Press Releases

16 February 2024 Samoa hosted the 9th Trade Committee Meeting of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) between the European Union (EU) and Pacific States from 6 to 7 February 2024 at the Taumeasina Island Resort. The EU-Pacific Trade Committee is responsible for all matters necessary for the implementation of the EU-Pacific iEPA. This is […]

The completion of a partnership project with Puleia & Papa Primary School will be celebrated with a ceremony on the 16th February 2024. For this project the German Embassy in Wellington contributed over $21,500 Samoa Tala worth of floor tiles and tile fix to upgrade the classrooms. Project Manager to the German Consul’s Office in […]

“In the interest of the public’s Health, the United States is engaging with its international partners to build a coordinated and multilateral effort aimed at ending the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Chargé d’Affaires Noriko Horiuchi. The donation signifies the unyielding commitment to strengthening the bond between the United States and Samoa, particularly in the healthcare sector. […]

16 February 2024 Apia, SAMOA – The Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly (OCLA), together with the Australian High Commission, hosted a pre-tender site visit earlier this week for shortlisted contractors bidding for the construction of Samoa’s new Legislative Assembly Offices (LAO). The construction of the LAO is intended to deliver a modern, […]

[Apia, February 15, 2024] – The U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, embarked on a momentous visit to Samoa, aimed at fostering collaboration between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Government of Samoa, while also reinforcing ties with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). Admiral Fagan’s visit is the first […]

Japan and Samusu community celebrated a significant milestone today with the completion and handover of the newly constructed Samusu Primary School. The handover ceremony held earlier today (14 Feb) at the school compound was graced by the presence of His Excellency, Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa along with Hon. […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- Notes to formalize Japan’s assistance of close to US$16 million were signed and exchanged today (10 February 2024) between the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and Japan’s Foreign Minister, H.E.Ms. Kamikawa Yoko. The grant will finance the construction of a three (3) storey- building for the […]

The Government of Samoa in collaboration with the Government of Japan has reaffirmed its joint commitment and strong partnership through a Project that will be implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve the facilities for the NUS Health Science Faculty. Notes to formalize Japan’s assistance were signed and exchanged today (10 February […]

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Rt Hon Winston Peters met with Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa this morning to sign a renewed Statement of Partnership, reaffirming the unique bond between our two countries! The Statement of Partnership outlines our interest in working together on issues of mutual interest such as climate change, human and economic […]

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) commenced its inaugural Blue Pacific mission trip, Sunday, with Samoa being its first international port call. Harriet Lane and crew are working closely with local authorities to bolster Samoa’s maritime law enforcement capabilities, strengthening community connections and provide regional support. Enhancing maritime law enforcement capabilities: The […]