Press Releases

(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a first for the Samoa Ports Authority under the NVNG State Partnership Program (SPP), which emphasizes relationship-building and […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa Airways fleet, following an extensive refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This achievement marks a significant […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14th March 2025] – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) wishes to inform the public that power outages will continue as we work diligently to complete the necessary repairs and improvements outlined in our infrastructure upgrade plan. We understand the inconvenience these outages cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. […]

[MEDIA RELEASE – Apia: 12 Mar 2025.] As SPWAN (Samoa Police Women Advisory Network) commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action” their commitment to making a lasting difference in our community was clearly demonstrated through their thoughtful contributions to SVSG. Their visit to the Campus of Hope not only provided essential goods […]

[PRESS RELEASE -12th March 2025, Apia Samoa – The leading role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC), in climate change action providing direct support to Pacific countries and key stakeholders, including the private sector, is a testament of the Pacific’s shared commitment to […]

[Apia, Samoa 11th March 2025] – The Nevada National Guard (NVNG) is proud to announce a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) in partnership with the Samoa Prison and Corrections Services, aimed at enhancing the professional skills of law enforcement and corrections personnel. This significant exchange taking place this week is the latest collaboration between the […]

(For Immediate Release March 10, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The Nevada National Guard (NVNG) is proud to announce a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the Samoa Disaster Management Office (DMO) and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management (DEM) focused on enhancing disaster response and management capabilities. This important initiative will feature a tabletop exercise […]

[Apia, Samoa – March 8, 2025] – The United Nations, in partnership with the Government of Samoa and key stakeholders, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Fugalei Market on Friday 7th of March, paying tribute to the vital contributions of all women market vendors in driving economic growth, ensuring food security, and strengthening community […]

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07 March, 2025) – Diesel removal operation by the Salvage Company (“salvors”) contracted by New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), has come to an end, but further fuel extraction efforts and other recovery works continue on the sunken HMNZS Manawanui.  The diesel removal operation is only Phase 1 of the long recovery […]