Press Releases

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 […]

8 August 2023: Australia recognises the critical role the Samoa Bureau of Statistics plays in ensuring decision-makers are informed by accurate and comprehensive data. Today, the Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Claire McGeechan, presented equipment to the Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Bureau of Statistics, Leota Ali’ielua Salani, to support their work as they […]

Today, the Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure Hon Olo Fiti Afoa Va’ai and New Zealand High Commissioner HE Dr Trevor Matheson signed a Partnership Arrangement for the installation and maintenance of next generation aviation security screening equipment. An Aviation Security Adviser from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority will oversee the acquisition, installation and […]

The Liquor Control Board (“Board”) issues this Press Release in relation to your article titled, “Shut local distiller considering court decision” which was published in your Samoa Observer Edition on 28 July 2023, and your Editorial based on this article. The article alleges that Mr Rankin’s company continues to be shut down even after it has […]

O lenei pepa o fa’amatalaga o lo’o auiliili atu ai le mataupu o lo’o fa’aulutalaina. Na tuuina mai le  talosagaina a le Kamupani a le Tatiana Investment Limited (Kamupani)  mo le toe fa’afouina o ana laisene pisinisi, e aofia ai ma le laisene mo le faleaiga a le Rosa fa’atasi ai ma le Fale Kalapu […]