Press Releases

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 […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT) – The Samoa Law Reform Commission has a new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Fagaloa Leti Setto Roy Tufuga, a former Samoa Ports Authority General Manager was appointed by Cabinet this afternoon to lead the Commission. A lawyer by profession, Fagaloa is a former Samoa Ports Administration General Manager, (2012-2015). A […]

Apia, 7 February 2024: Mr Leaula Mata’afa Dr. Desmond. U. Amosa and Mr Papalii Malietau Malietoa, have officially began their three (3) year tenure as Commissioners of the Samoa Competition and Consumer Commission (‘the Commission’) with the signing of their contracts today at the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL). The two new Commissioners […]

The Australian Government is partnering with Rugby Australia, Oceania Rugby, and World Rugby to support the establishment of the Penina Pasifika rugby team. The Penina Pasifika team will develop pathways for Pacific players to compete in high-level Australian rugby competitions, in turn, promoting inclusion of women and girls from across the Pacific in rugby and […]