Press Releases

Apia, Samoa – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) handed over on 25 January 2024 a comprehensive set of equipment to the Government of Samoa. Aimed at upgrading the country’s border management system, the package included three sets of database servers with ample data space and high-speed processing capacity, as well as two UPS machines […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- Lealaisalanoa Frances Debra Brown- Reupena will continue to leadthe Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, (M.N.R.E.) as as Chief Executive Officer for three more years. In approving her re-appointment, Cabinet upheld the overwhelming Selection Panel recommendation at its weekly meeting this afternoon. Lealaisalanoa’s public service started in 2006 with M.N.R.E. And 17 […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- From a field of 5 applicants, Cabinet at its meeting today endorsed the Selection Panel’s recommendation to appoint Loau Donina Tili Vaa as the new Chief Executive Office of the Ministry of Women’s, Community and Social Development, (M.W.C.S.D.) Loau brings a wealth of experience in social work and people engagement from her […]

TUESDAY 23 JANUARY 2024 H.E. Mr William Carter Robinson presented his 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 His Excellency as the resident High Commissioner of Australia […]

TUESDAY 16 JANUARY 2024 H.E. Fei Mingxing presented his 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 His Excellency as the resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China […]

Apia, SAMOA — Samoa’s marketplaces play a critical role in the prosperity of communities, particularly for women and girls. The Australian High Commission, together with UN Women and the Samoa Land Corporation, were pleased to conduct a site visit to the Salelologa Market in Savaii recently.  The visit included Her Excellency Ms Emily Luck, Australia’s […]

Apia, Samoa – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Independent Sate of Samoa signed on 13 December a cooperation agreement, aimed at strengthening the partnerships for future efforts in migration governance. The agreement was signed by Honourable Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio, Deputy Prime Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade […]

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour in partnership with the Government of Australia through the Tautai Governance for Economic Growth Facility, has commenced consultations on the development of a Minimum Wage Policy. This will guide the review of Samoa’s Minimum Wage every two years as required under the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act […]