Press Releases

The 15th Pacific Heads of Health Meeting (PHoH) convenes in Apia, Samoa today, and was officially opened by the Prime Minister of Samoa, Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa and Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Region. During her keynote address, the Prime Minister of Samoa, Honourable Fiamē […]

Innovations in Pacific Island Countries-based projects next focus for Powering Renewable Energy Opportunities (PREO) grant funding. Community-level innovation in renewable energy is increasingly important in the Pacific. The UK’s partnership with Pacific large ocean states to decarbonise and build resilience against climate change will be energised by a new round of support available to projects […]

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched its national environment campaign entitled Samoa CARES, the newly re-designed and updated website and the drilling rig on April 12, 2024 at the Meteorology Services Samoa Office. Samoa CARES was created to educate our people about better environmental practices. The acronym stands for Climate Adaptation, Resilience and […]

The Samoa Qualifications Authority launched four Samoa Qualifications (SQs) with embedded National Competency Standards (NCSs) in Information and Communication Technology field, Samoa Certificates I-IV. The event took place on April 11th 2024, 4pm at the Lava Hotel. SQA partners and stakeholders such as government ministries and corporations, Post School Education and Training (PSET) providers, the […]

On Tuesday 9th April 2024, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Independent State of Samoa, Hon. Papali’i Lio Oloipola Ta’eu Masipa’u and accompanying Parliamentary delegation were invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand Parliament, Rt. Hon. Gerry Brownlee to visit the Parliament House. The Honourable Speaker was welcomed […]

The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) and its network of supporters are mourning the loss of the Organization’s long serving Patron, Honorable Tuisugaletaua Sofara Avea. Hon. Tuisuga as he is kindly referred to by his SVSG aiga, is known for his patriotic spirit in his role as Patron. This patriotism was evidence by his pursuit […]