Press Releases

Apia, Samoa – August 28, 2024 The Samoa Youth Dialogue, a vital component of the global Summit of the Future, successfully took place on August 27 and 28, 2024, at the National University of Samoa. Co-convened by the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the Samoa UN Country Team, and the National University of Samoa, this event […]

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Apia, 29th August 2024 SAMOA – The Australian High Commission hosted a Talanoa Luncheon, bringing together the 2024 Miss Samoa contestants to reflect on leadership and locally led development, and discuss climate change as a cross cutting priority in the Samoa-Australia development partnership. His Excellency Mr. Will Robinson, opened the Talanoa with reflections on Australia’s […]

APIA, Samoa – representatives from the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Child Labour Taskforce and other stakeholders participated in a half day validation workshop of the Samoa Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2024-2028 at the Tanoa Hotel Conference Room. The validation workshop was facilitated by Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Mr Benjamin Harding […]

28 August 2024 Apia, Samoa – The REAP, or Recover-Enrich-Appreciate-Prosper education programme, and The Bag that Builds (TBTB) initiative, are two waste management and recovery programmes that were piloted in 12 local schools with funding from the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Circular Economy for the Recovery of Waste in Samoa Transition Project. The REAP […]

H.E Mr Antonis Sammoutis, the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Samoa presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during a Credentials ceremony held at the Official Residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning. High Commissioner Sammoutis is accredited to Samoa […]

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour (MCIL) with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday, 26th August 2024 launched two important documents to strengthen MCIL’s mandated functions and commitment to all its stakeholders towards a “Better Quality of Life” and “Leaving No One Behind”. The launch of the Samoa Strategy and […]

Samoa is currently in its dry season (May to October), during which rainfall patterns vary significantly by location. Recent observations indicate that several areas have experienced below-average rainfall over the 6-month and 12-month periods compared to normal conditions. In response to these significant variations, the public is advised to take necessary measures to mitigate the […]

The Government of Japan once again assists the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) in improving the standards of their vital services across Samoa. Two second-hand water tank trucks, two second-hand pumper water tank trucks and two flood lights with equipment were handed over to the authority earlier today (23 August) at the SFESA […]

Eighteen (18) children survivors of violence ages 12 – 18 and cared for at the Campus of Hope shelter, are the founding members of the Gardening Club set up on Campus. There are 14 girls and 4 boys in the Gardening Club, under the oversight of the Samoa Victim Support Group. The initiative is part […]