Press Releases

The Attorney General of Samoa in collaboration with the Australia Attorney General Department (AAGD) organised a comprehensive training program on “Legal Policy Development ” for all Government lawyers. The training was delivered by AAGD trainers Ms Lauren Murray and Mr Rory Williams at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel over 2 days on 1 – 2 July. […]

Apia, Samoa – Thursday 11th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) launched the Vaimea Prison Report Wednesday 10th July 2024, on campus. The report is a comprehensive historical and heritage research project that reveals the rich history and cultural significance of the Vaimea Prison, a 118-year-old site in Apia. The report, funded by […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- In preparations to hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October, the Samoa Airport Authority is investing in up skilling her Rescue and Fire Services recruiting specialists from New Zealand to provide a weeklong HAZMAT Awareness Course Rolled out for 8 days by Ross T Riddell and Associates for the 34 […]

“A symbol of Samoan-German friendship reignited: The National University of Samoa and Übersee-Museum Bremen mark a milestone in Provenance Research with a historic prow handover ceremony” Apia, Samoa – Thursday 11th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the German Übersee-Museum Bremen celebrated the official handover and signing ceremony of a historical prow […]

“Enhancing Youth Learning Experience through Continuing Education Approaches” Apia, Samoa – Tuesday 9th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership in enhancing youth learning experiences through continuing education approaches. The NUS Youth Project, funded by COL, aims […]

9 July 2024 APIA, Samoa – The Regional Workshop on Skills Development commenced yesterday (8 July) in Apia, Samoa. This workshop is part of an ongoing commitment to ensure that the PACER Plus Agreement and Arrangement on Labour Mobility are responsive to the development needs of Parties, specifically in the area of skills development. The […]

Apia, Samoa – Tuesday 9th July 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the University of Auckland (UoA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday 5th July 2024, to foster academic exchange and promote mutual collaboration in various areas. The MOU outlines the terms of a five-year partnership that will enable staff and […]

Apia, July 9, 2024 Fourteen (14) Americans arrived in Samoa on Monday, joining a select group of citizens who have come to Samoa to serve as US Peace Corps Volunteers. The Government of Samoa first requested the assistance of the Peace Corps in 1967. Since then, more than 2,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in […]

(CENTRAL BANK OF SAMOA, 5th July 2024)- At its meeting on the 28th of June 2024, the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Central Bank’s monetary policy for FY2024/2025 to bring down the elevated level of excess liquidity in the financial system. In addition, the CBS will also […]

4 July 2024 Apia, SAMOA – Today, the Governments of Samoa and Australia celebrate the groundbreaking for construction of Samoa’s new Legislative Assembly Office. Located in Mulinu’u next to the Maota Fono – the construction of which was also funded by Australia and opened in 2019 – the Legislative Assembly Office will contribute to the […]