Press Releases

The Pacific Heads of Health visited the Tupua Tamasese Meaole (TTM) Hospital in Apia, Samoa today. This was an opportunity for delegates to view first-hand the development and advancement of key health departments with the central referral Hospital. The Pacific Heads of Health visited the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department, Ophthalmology (Eye) department, Biomedical […]

Apia, SAMOA – Australia is pleased to support Samoa’s critical work towards 100% renewable energy through the handover of the OpenCEM electricity sector modelling tool. OpenCEM Samoa represents a crucial advancement in energy sector planning for the Government of Samoa, through the Electric Power Corporation and the Office of the Regulator, by enabling informed decision-making […]

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 […]