Press Releases

A handover ceremony was held earlier today (30 May) to mark the completion of the reconstruction project for Lalomalava Primary School in Savaii, funded under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP). The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke, […]

Apia, Samoa – Wednesday, 29th May 2024. The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have strengthened cooperation to fight climate change, work to protect the environment and promote sustainable development in the Pacific region. This the focus of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the […]

Antigua and Barbuda, 27th May, 2024 – “SIDS are a test case for climate justice and financial justice,” declared United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, at the Opening Ceremony of the Fourth International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4) on Monday 27th May in Antigua and Barbuda. “With the 1.5-degree limit in temperature rise already fast approaching, we […]

Apia, SAMOA. 27th May 2024 – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (the Ministry) is pleased to announce the official receipt of trade measurement equipment that were donated by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) through their Pacific Quality Infrastructure (PQI) initiative, to support the legal metrology activities in Samoa. The Ministry is administering […]

Apia, Samoa – The U.S. Embassy in Apia is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Lakapi Samoa for the U.S. Naval Academy Rugby Diplomacy Pacific Islands Tour taking place this weekend. The initiative aims to use the sport of rugby as a tool for promoting diplomacy and fostering stronger relationships between the United States and […]

Apia, Samoa, May 22, 2024/Press Release/- The Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure (MWTII) is pleased to announce the achievement of MWTI Assistant CEO and Director for Civil Aviation of Samoa, Lauano Yvonne Talaitupu Mariner-Viliamu, as the country’s first certified ICAO USAP-CMA Auditor. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) Continuous […]