Press Releases

APIA, SAMOA (2 July 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Samoa today signed a grant agreement totaling $100 million to help fund the Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project. The grant is sourced from ADB’s Asian Development Fund (ADF) that provides grants to ADB’s poorest and most vulnerable countries. It is replenished […]

Apia, Samoa – Monday 1st July 2024 On the theme, “SPA for a greener tomorrow”, the Samoa Ports Authority celebrates its silver jubilee of 25 years of service to the people of Samoa this week. The Authority, reflects on its journey, as a public trading body, mandated to develop and manage Samoa’s main international seaport […]

Apia, June 28 – The U.S. Embassy welcomes the return of Soifua Manuia Mission to Samoa to bolster healthcare initiatives across the nation. The ambitious partnership with the Government of Samoa, will run from July 1 – 11 to advance healthcare accessibility and community wellness throughout Samoa. Five hospitals across Samoa will collaborate with the […]

The Nofotane Samoa Business Training for 100 Nofotane Women Role Models is underway, engaging 80 selected role models in Upolu and 20 in Savai’i. The Training is part of the Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise (NSSE) Project, funded by the European Union, and implemented by the Samoa Victim Support Group. The Business Training is an important […]

21 JUNE 2024 – TAUMEASINA ISLAND RESORT The Trade, Commerce, and Manufacturing Sector and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour has launched the Trade, Commerce and Manufacturing Sector Plan (TCMSP) for the years 2024/25 to 2028/29, along with the Ministry’s Corporate Plan for the same period. The TCMSP 2024/25 – 2028/29 aims to foster […]

The Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment(MNRE) proudly announces the official opening of Samoa’s first Electric Vehicle (EV) Solar Charging Station on July 21, 2024 at the Friendship Park, Matagialalua. This groundbreaking facility marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation and environmental stewardship in Samoa. The MNRE Electric Vehicle Solar […]

20th June 2024 The National Consultations on the draft Fisheries Management (Sea Cucumber) Regulation 2024 and CBFMP concluded successfully this week with sessions held on Tuesday, 18th June, and Wednesday, 19th June at the Elisa Hotel, Sogi. The consultations were attended by representatives from various Ministries on Tuesday and village representatives along with fishers yesterday. […]

O le aoauli nei (18/06/2024), sa faatautaia ai i le Ofisa o le Minisita o Tupe le sauniga o le sainigalima a le Malo o Samoa ma Fono Faavae a Itumalo e 5 mai Upolu ma Savaii; 1. Aleipata Itupa i Lalo 2. Alataua i Sisifo 3. Sagaga 4 4. Gagaifomauga 3 5. Falelatai ma […]

The second group of young volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Utah, USA have completed the foundation work of the Medical & Counseling Center at the Campus of Hope. The dedicated volunteers of the Humanitarian Experience group have been unwavering in their commitment, working tirelessly to turn this vision into […]