Press Releases

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa (center) flanked by key officials orchestrating the transition to reclaim the Vailima Beer Brand as Samoa’s very own. (GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT) -Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa is applauding the patriotic initiative to return the Vailima beer brand to Samoa owned and managed by Samoans without any strings attached. Acknowledging the […]

Tropical Cyclone Gabriel aftermath under Govt. Surveillance (GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT)- The welfare and security of close to 80 Samoan Seasonal Workers in New Zealand affected by Tropical Cyclone Gabriel is under Government surveillance, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa has assured the country in her weekly Press Conference this evening. Reportedly, a number of farms and […]

Comprehensive Security Cooperation (CSC) course (Cyber Security)In light of Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services ongoing work and development on cybersecurity; Senior Digital Forensics Analyst Fata Timothy Komiti is in Honolulu to attend a Comprehensive Security Cooperation Course (CSC) on Cyber Security. The course is offered for mid-level military, government and non-government professionals who intersect […]

The Crops Division of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) continues its awareness program focusing on eliminating the coconut rhinoceros beetles from our lands. The beetle is known to be native to Southeast Asia. The beetle has devastated our coconut resources and industry as it bores into the crown of coconut trees, damaging growing […]

Apia, Samoa, February 13, 2023/Press release – The Minister of Works Transport and Infrastructure (MWTI), Hon. Olo Afoa Fiti Vaai continues to question the involvement of GridMarket in the process of acquiring Independent Power Producers (IPP) for Samoa. Hon. Olo recognizes that whilst the Memorandum of understanding signed between the previous Government and GridMarket states […]

Apia, Samoa – On this Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in STEM. Australia is proud to support the growth of opportunities for women in STEM. With only 28% of the global STEM workforce comprised of women, Samoa is challenging these global […]

8 February 2023 (Samoa) – The European Union (EU) and the Government of Samoa have signed a Financing Agreement of EUR 13.5 million (approximately SAT 38 million), further solidifying the EU’s commitment to Samoa, and demonstrating its dedicated allegiance in the climate change and water sectors. Like a number of Pacific Island Countries, Samoa is […]

Signing Ceremonies of the Grant Contract for; The Project for Construction of Safe House in Apolima Island The Project for Reconstruction of Salua Primary School under JAPAN’S GRANT ASSISTANCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS HUMAN SECURITY PROJECTS (GGP) Two signing ceremonies were held earlier today Thursday 9 February 2023, to formalize two new Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human […]