Press Releases

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- Cabinet has approved the following changes articulated in the Samoa’s Policy for Temporary Labor Migration under the Labor Mobility Schemes of Australia and New Zealand.  The amendments are designed to strengthen the Seasonal Employment initiatives which is benefiting thousands of local family’s year in and year out. The changes include: Increase safe […]

Her Excellency Mrs Laurence Beau presented her Letter of Credence to the Member of the Council of Deputies, Afioga Le Mamea Tuiletufuga Ropati Mualia at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade accrediting Her Excellency as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Samoa with […]

Greetings and talofa lava!! The Miss Global organization has been instrumental in creating a global platform that not only unites diverse women from all walks of life but also creates a platform that can make a positive impact in making a difference in the world. Miss Global empowers women and gives them a voice to make a […]

The Director of UNESCO to Samoa, Nair-bedouelle, Shamila, paid a courtesy visit the Samoa Victim Support Group this week, as one of UNESCO’s implementing partners for the Samoa Spotlight Initative to End Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence. The visit was to sign the contract for Phase II of the Performing Arts Awareness Raising program […]

Apia, SAMOA – Students across the Pacific are one of the most impacted groups when it comes to climate change. They also represent the future of a region that is leading the way on climate action. This is why Australia’s High Commissioner, Her Excellency Emily Luck, was pleased to present new resources to Aeau Christopher […]

The Samoa Ministry of Health (The Ministry) and The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ (The Foundation) have signed a new five-year partnership agreement, from 2023 – 2028, with the overall goal of reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment in Samoa. Both organisations have a long-standing successful relationship spanning nearly two decades and have made significant progress […]

THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2023 _________________________________________________________________ The new High Commissioner of India to Samoa, Her Excellency Ms Neeta Bhushan presented her Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during the Credentials ceremony held at the official residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning. Her Excellency Ms Neeta […]

The Samoa Ports Authority continues to honor its Annual charity event, in supporting The Little Sisters of the Poor at Mapuifagalele, as witnessed last Friday 15th September 2023. This initiative is evident of the SPA’s commitment to support the community through charity work.  The SPA Management and Staff donated a monetary gift of $5,000 as […]