Press Releases

(PRESS RELEASE Thursday 6 March 2025) – His Excellency Michel Goffin presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at Credentials ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence of the Head of State at Vailele, accrediting His Excellency as the Ambassador […]

(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa 6th March 2025) – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), with the assistance of Market Development Facility and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, soft launched its Renewable Energy Report 2024 at its members meeting on Monday 3rd March 2025. The members meeting, sponsored by Digicel Samoa, […]

(PRESS RELEASE 6 March 2025) – The Football Federation Samoa is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Faumuina Margaret Pauline G. Crichton as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 3 March 2025. Faumuina Margaret also known as Polly brings a wealth of experience in sports administration and leadership, with over 15 years working […]

(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 6th March 2025) – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held its March Members Meeting on Monday 3rd March 2025. This meeting, hosted by Digicel Samoa at the Lava Hotel, was the formal introduction of Digicel’s new Chief Executive Officer Karl Vizvary and promotion of their products MyCash […]

(PRESS RELEASE 6 March 2025) – The Government of Japan through its Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship has once again granted the opportunity to a Samoan national to further his studies in his field at a prominent University in Japan for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Embassy of Japan in […]

[PRESS RELEASE -Apia, SAMOA 4th March 2025.] – Ten community-led projects across Samoa have been awarded funding through the latest round of the Australian High Commission’s MALO Grants program. At a signing ceremony held at the Australian High Commission in Apia last Friday, Australian High Commissioner HE Will Robinson congratulated the successful applicants and praised […]

[PRESS RELEASE -04 March 2025] – Samoa’s future is looking brighter as 89 proud Samoan graduates, including 40 women and 49 men, recently graduated with Australian-standard qualifications through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). This landmark achievement signifies a major boost to Samoa's skilled workforce and economic development. The graduation ceremony, held at the National […]

[JOINT RELEASE – Apia, SAMOA – 4th March 2025] – The Government of Tokelau and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are coming together in a historic partnership to strengthen governance and leadership on Tokelau’s three atolls. Under the Tokelau Governance and Leadership Initiation Plan Project, the two entities will work together to set up […]

Special Issue Of The Journal Of Samoan Studies 15, No. 1 On Samoan Labor Mobility. (PRESS RELEASE 3rd March 2025) The Journal of Samoan Studies is set to launch its first volume of 2025, a Special Issue titled “Labour Mobility in Samoa: Past and Present.” This Special Issue was co-edited by Kalissa Alexeyeff (University of […]

[PRESS RELEASE -Apia, Samoa – 3rd March 2025] – A notable gathering of officials and community members came together today to honor the exceptional bravery and unwavering dedication of those who responded to the emergency involving HMNZS Manawanui. The Recognition Service, held in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, paid tribute to individuals whose courageous actions […]