Press Releases

H.E Mr Antonis Sammoutis, the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Samoa presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during a Credentials ceremony held at the Official Residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning. High Commissioner Sammoutis is accredited to Samoa […]

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour (MCIL) with the support of the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Monday, 26th August 2024 launched two important documents to strengthen MCIL’s mandated functions and commitment to all its stakeholders towards a “Better Quality of Life” and “Leaving No One Behind”. The launch of the Samoa Strategy and […]

Samoa is currently in its dry season (May to October), during which rainfall patterns vary significantly by location. Recent observations indicate that several areas have experienced below-average rainfall over the 6-month and 12-month periods compared to normal conditions. In response to these significant variations, the public is advised to take necessary measures to mitigate the […]

The Government of Japan once again assists the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) in improving the standards of their vital services across Samoa. Two second-hand water tank trucks, two second-hand pumper water tank trucks and two flood lights with equipment were handed over to the authority earlier today (23 August) at the SFESA […]

Eighteen (18) children survivors of violence ages 12 – 18 and cared for at the Campus of Hope shelter, are the founding members of the Gardening Club set up on Campus. There are 14 girls and 4 boys in the Gardening Club, under the oversight of the Samoa Victim Support Group. The initiative is part […]

24 August, 2024 – The Government of Samoa officially handed over the new wing of the One UN House at Tuanaimato to the United Nations on Friday, to coincide with the visit to the country by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres. The United Nations moved to its current location at Tuanaimato in 2017, when the […]

Apia, Samoa 23rd August 2024 Talofa, I thank the government and people of Samoa for their warm welcome and exceptional hospitality. It is a privilege to visit this beautiful island. To experience its rich culture. And to witness both its immense resilience and its extreme vulnerability. Samoa is a firm friend of the United Nations […]

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the MNRE received an alert from the Samoa Water Authority’s Vaitele office reporting a suspected mongoose sighting in their compound. Recognizing the potential threat to Samoa’s ecosystem, the MNRE-DEC team quickly mobilized, collaborating with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Pacific Regional Invasive Species Management Support Service […]

As Samoa celebrates National Youth Week, Conservation International would like to highlight the contributions of young leaders who are playing a crucial role in environmental conservation through citizen science. This week’s theme, “Youth at the Centre of Sustainable Development: Matimatiga for a Strong Tomorrow” echoes with the recent achievements of Samoa’s youth in the ongoing […]

The Government of Japan continues its commitment in its growing partnership with the Government of Samoa through promoting the health and well-being of the people of Samoa. A mobile dental vehicle valued at USD908,000（approximately SAT2,400,000）was handed over by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke to the Minister of […]