Press Releases

21 Aug 2023 APIA, Samoa – Today marks the commencement of the Regional Workshop on Harmonised System (HS) in Apia, Samoa. The workshop, jointly organised by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) and the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) under the European Union funded Improving Pacific Islands Customs and Trade project implemented in partnership with United […]

Apia, Samoa- 18 August, 2023| Mr. Themba Kalua, the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UN RC) for the United Nations Multi-Country Office (UN MCO) for the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and Tokelau presented his Letter of Credence to the Honourable Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa, on Thursday 17h of August 2023, […]

Friday, 18th AUGUST 2023: At its Meeting on the 10th of August 2023, the Central Bank Board met to discuss and set an appropriate monetary policy stance for the fiscal year 2023/2024. In making their decision, the Board considered the strong recovery Samoa is currently experiencing since it reopened its border back in August 2022. […]

The Government of Japan has provided an improved and more reliable water supply system for a population of close to 2,300 with 200 households, including a College and Primary School in Salailua, Savai’i. His Excellency, Mr. SENTA Keisuke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, took part in a handover ceremony of the project […]

[August 16, 2023] – The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a global United States Department of State initiative focused on empowering women entrepreneurs, launched its inaugural program in Samoa. This event marks the beginning of a unique opportunity for aspiring women entrepreneurs to enhance their skills, forge valuable connections, and contribute to the local entrepreneurial […]

New executive team paves the way for modern era RLS extends partnership with Pacificast Hunt for new Toa Samoa Head Coach under way Apia, Samoa – Rugby League Samoa (RLS) is undergoing significant changes, heralding a new era under the leadership of a freshly appointed President and Executive Board. The shift comes after the annual […]

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Mr. Themba Kalua of Malawi as the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host government’s approval. Based in Apia, Samoa, Mr. Kalua will head the Samoa Multi-Country Office, and coordinate the UN development operations in Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau. He took up his […]

_________________________________________________________________ The High Commissioner of the Independent State of Samoa to New Zealand, His Excellency, Afamasaga Faamatalaupu Toleafoa presented his Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of his predecessor, His Excellency Leasi Papali’i Tommy Scanlan to the Governor General of New Zealand, Rt. Hon. Dame Cindy Kiro, at the credential ceremony held at the […]