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Special Issue Of The Journal Of Samoan Studies 15, No. 1 On Samoan Labor Mobility. (PRESS RELEASE 3rd March 2025) The Journal of Samoan Studies is set to launch its first volume of 2025, a Special Issue titled “Labour Mobility in Samoa: Past and Present.” This Special Issue was co-edited by Kalissa Alexeyeff (University of […]

Faatalofa atu Samoa, (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, March 1, 2025) – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) acknowledges the recent challenges faced by our customers due to frequent power outages and sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused. We understand the frustration these disruptions have caused, particularly during peak hours (6AM to 11AM and 6PM to 11PM), […]

SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Minisita o le Matagaluega o Faatoaga ma Faigafaiva ia Niuava Eti Malolo, Aso Faraile, 28 Fepuari 2025. Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, lau Susuga Pou Tuigamala, Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afioga i tatou pa’aga Fa’ava-o-malo, Sui o le Faletupe o le Lalolagi (World Bank), lau Afioga […]

OPENING REMARKS by Dr Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Director UNESCO Pacific Regional Office. Dear Honorable Minister T. C. Schuster, Samoa Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Dear Diplomatic Corps, High Commissioners, Ambassadors, Heads of UN Agencies I warmly welcome Dear Representatives from the Pacific Countries who have braved the storm and travelled a long way to […]

Opening Remark by the Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Pose Salesa Schuster Minister for Natural Resources, Environment and Lands Regional Technical Workshop on Science and Partnerships for Geohazard Resilience in the Pacific (Monday 24 February 2025 ,09:30am at Lava Hotel, Apia) • Reverend • Director of UNESCO to Pacific States • Distinguished Delegates, Partners, and Guests • […]


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Special Issue Of The Journal Of Samoan Studies 15, No. 1 On Samoan Labor Mobility. (PRESS RELEASE 3rd March 2025) The Journal of Samoan Studies is set to launch its first volume of 2025, a Special Issue titled “Labour Mobility in Samoa: Past and Present.” This Special Issue was co-edited by Kalissa Alexeyeff (University of […]

Faatalofa atu Samoa, (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, March 1, 2025) – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) acknowledges the recent challenges faced by our customers due to frequent power outages and sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused. We understand the frustration these disruptions have caused, particularly during peak hours (6AM to 11AM and 6PM to 11PM), […]

[PRESS RELEASE]- Over 100 women from various Government schools in the Faasaleleaga district came together to participate in the Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Women’s Campaign held in Iva, Savaii, on a vibrant Wednesday afternoon. This marked the inaugural occasion for the program in Savaii, thoughtfully organized by Women’s Football Manager Nadia Malifa and her dedicated […]

[ PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa] – The Nevada National Guard visited Samoa from February 17-21, 2025, to continue its ongoing collaboration with the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA). This visit marks another key milestone in the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Samoa through the Nevada State Partnership Program (SPP). The week was […]

Prime Minister’s Speeches

REMARKS by the Prime Minister, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mataafa On the occasion of the celebration of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan hosted by the Ambassador of Japan, H.E Ryotaro Suzuki (Friday, 21 February 2025 at 6.30-8.30pm, Taumeasina Island Resort) Reverend Semikueva Fa’atoafe Ugapo Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Members […]

Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau. Let me first of all […]

(Aso Lua, 18 Fepuari 2025@10 am) Lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Fa’afeagaiga Malolo Penisione, lau Susuga Iamafana Fa’a’u’uga Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta, Afioga i tatou pa’aga Fa’ava-o-malo, Sui o le Faletupe o le Lalolagi (World Bank), ma le Fa’alapotopotoga o Fesoasoani o Atina’e tau Fa’atoaga a le Lalolagi (IFAD), Fa’auluuluga […]

17th February, 2025 @ 9:30AM – Sheraton Hotel, Apia. Rev Maauga Motu, Members of the Diplomatic Corp, Private Sector and Civil Society Organizations, Representatives of Organizations of persons with disabilities from the Polynesian Sub Region, President of the Nuanua o le Alofa, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava, I am honored to deliver the […]


Cabinet Releases

The Ministry is aware that a fabricated email dated 11 February 2025 is being circulated on Facebook supposedly from the Honourable Prime Minister and addressed to FAST Party Members. The Prime Minister and her Office have no connection to the fabricated email and disavow the views and sentiments expressed in it. All official statements from […]

[GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT]- The Government of Samoa has requested official information from the Solomon Islands Attorney General’s Office on the circumstances surrounding the stop order preventing Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt from departing Honiara. Through the Prime Minister’s Office, support is arranged to ensure legal representation for Leiataualesa is available while awaiting official details from Honiara. Leiataualesa […]

[PRESS RELEASE]- The Government of the Independent State of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its joint commitment and partnership to strengthen relations and cooperation between both countries and to facilitate exchange of visits between citizens of both countries including promotion of people to people linkages and sub-national cooperation. […]


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