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PRESS RELEASE – 214grams of Marijuana Seized by Samoa Customs
The Ministry of Customs and Revenue, in its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s borders, has successfully intercepted another illicit drug shipment. During the week of celebrating International Customs Day 2025, a suspicious package arriving...
Owner: Samoan Government
Remarks by the Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa, Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa at the Reception to Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival 2025.- 23 January, Vailima.
SAMOA, January 23 - Lau Afioga, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II ma lau Masiofo Members of the Council of Deputies ma tou Faletua Ministers of Cabinet, The Chief Justice and Members of the Judiciary, Honourable Speaker Leader of the...
Owner: Samoan Government
PRESS RELEASE – New Zealand supports with 6000 Doses of Boostrix Vaccines in Samoa
29 January 2025 The Government of Samoa is pleased to acknowledge the generous support of 6,000 doses of Boostrix vaccines from New Zealand. This timely contribution comes as Samoa addresses a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak, providing crucial...
Owner: Samoan Government
PRESS RELEASE – DOCTORS TOUMOUA AND TAUTOGI STRENGHTHENING SAMOA’S PATHOLOGY SERVICES
Apia, SAMOA –22nd January 2025. Samoa’s pathology services are being strengthened by the efforts of Dr Seventeen Toumoua and Dr Mareta Tautogi, who are working together to provide essential diagnostic services and build local expertise for the...
Owner: Samoan Government
JOINT PRESS RELEASE- Agreement between the Government of Samoa and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on Mutual Visa Exemption
[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...
Owner: Samoan Government
MEDIA RELEASE – SVSG Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise Project Continues to Empower Women through Life-Skill Trainings.
(28 January 2025 Apia) To start afresh for 2025 and empower community women, SVSG conducted Life-Skill training for Ma’agiagi women of all ages. This initiative focused on building their capacities with basic skills that can facilitate economic...
Owner: Samoan Government
PRESS RELEASE – COMPANIES SELLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ILLEGALLY IN SAMOA
It has come to my attention that some of the companies are selling electronic equipment illegally in Samoa. Such equipment includes mobile phones, walkie talkie, laptop, drone, etc. All equipment that emits and receive frequency signals have to be...
Owner: Samoan Government
Press Release – Samoa Endorses Early Childhood Development Framework
Last Wednesday, Samoa reached a significant milestone by endorsing its comprehensive Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework, underscoring its dedication to fostering the health, education, and well-being of its youngest citizens. This...
Owner: Samoan Government
49 artists from over 30 countries revealed for WOMADelaide 2026
Release date: 30/10/25 Artists from over 30 countries will descend on South Australia for the 29th edition of WOMADelaide, with the first 49 artists for the 2026 line up revealed today. The world festival of music and dance will return to...
Owner: Australian Government
PRESS RELEASE – STARLINK SAMOA – CHEAPEST TARIFF IN THE WORLD
Cabinet and Government of Samoa has officially endorsed the telecommunication license for SpaceX. This license allows Starlink Samoa Ltd to provide Internet services and equipment to operate in Samoa. Such services will provide the Samoan people...
Owner: Samoan Government
PRESS RELEASE – PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF JAPAN TO SAMOA (THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 2025)
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...
Owner: Samoan Government
Pertussis Surveillance Situation Report #6 for Samoa.
Owner: Samoan Government
Keynote Address by the Acting Minister of Sports – Afioga Lautimuia Afoa Uelese Vaai at the Opening – Apia Park Football Complex by Football Federation Samoa
SAMOA, December 9 - (9th December 2024) E manatu o lea ua ma’ea ona paelago Paia, Sa ma Faiga o lenei taeao e le fofoga o le Aso. O lea foi ua ma’ea ona fusifusi laau ma momoli i Foga’a e ala i le taulaga pai ana saunia e le Susuga i le...
Owner: Samoan Government
Prime Minister Remarks for the Farewell Reception for HE Mr Senta Keisuke, Ambassador of Japan to Samoa
SAMOA, December 9 - (Monday 9 December 2024, Taumeasnia Island Resort, 6.30-8.30pm) Reverend Semi Kueva Fa’atoafe Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Afioga Le Mamea Ropati Mualia and Faletua Ministers of Cabinet Speaker of the...
Owner: Samoan Government
ADB, Samoa Sign Landmark Agreement for Solar Power Projects
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a transaction advisory services agreement with Samoa’s Electric Power Corporation (EPC) to support the development of a solar photovoltaic and battery energy...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
Chairman of the Public Service Commission Attends the Fono: Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference in Samoa
Chairman of the Public Service Commission Attends the Fono: Pacific Public Service Leaders’ Conference in Samoa The Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Mr. Milner […]
Owner: Solomonese Government
ADB Approves $7.85 Million Grant to Help Improve Fiscally Sustainable Growth in Samoa
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (25 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $7.85 million policy-based grant to help the Government of Samoa enhance fiscal management and improve the business environment in the country through Subprogram...
Owner: Asian Development Bank
LAUNCH OF THE 12-MONTH “SAY NO TO DRUGS” CAMPAIGN
SAMOA, October 7 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio‘o, Acting Minister for Police & Prisons It is a true honour to join you today for the launch of this national “Say No to Drugs” campaign — a campaign that speaks directly to...
Owner: Samoan Government
