Press Releases

H.E. Mr. Ryotaro Suzuki presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, during the Credentials ceremony held at the residence of the Head of State at Vailele this morning, accrediting His Excellency as the resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa. H.E. Suzuki was […]

Date: 07/01/2025 The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) extends its warm thankfulness to the many individuals, organizations, governments, volunteers, community village representatives, churches, business communities and donors both locally and abroad who generously contributed in supporting the commitments of SVSG in 2024. The voluntary works, donations, charitable services, supports from communities and unseen prayers significantly […]

Samoa hosted the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres on his official visit from 21st to 23rd August 2024. The UN Secretary-General’s visit to Samoa and the Pacific region not only brings global attention to the severe impact of the climate change on Pacific communities but shows commitment to our Blue Pacific region to […]

The Honourable La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, lead a high-level delegation to attend the prestigious FAO World Food Forum and Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum, held from 14-16 October 2024 at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The delegation includes Seuseu Dr. Joseph Tauati, CEO of the Ministry of Agriculture and […]

17th October 2024 The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (the Ministry) is closely monitoring the market through the implementation of its ongoing special mass inspection to all businesses in Samoa as well as constant updates of the costings as per documents provided by wholesalers. This is to ensure that they are functioning in a […]

Apia, Samoa — Samoa has embarked on an inspiring journey to empower its young people with the official establishment of the Samoa Youth Advisory Board on Wednesday, October 16th. This national committee, dedicated to amplifying the voices of young Samoans, marks a significant milestone in Samoa’s commitment to youth development and engagement, with its formation […]

• The Marine Pollution Advisory Committee continues to monitor the situation at Tafitoala where HMNZS Manawanui sank, even throughout the White Sunday public holiday. • Teams from MWTI, MNRE, MAF, SPA as well as our SPPCS have been dispatched since Sunday October 6, 2024 and have been based at Tafitoala Response Headquarters since then conducting […]

In a momentous celebration of Mental Health Week 2024, the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) proudly unveiled its new Psychosocial & Medical Center at the Campus of Hope shelter facility. This center is dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of abused women and children under care at the shelter while also providing accessible counseling […]