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His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and acting on the advice of Cabinet, has declared a State of Emergency for Samoa for 30 days, effective from 12:00am Monday 31 March to Tuesday 29 April 2025. The Proclamation of Emergency enables the Government to […]

KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon. Laumatiamanu Mathew Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation [Aso Toonai 29 Mati 2025] Lau Susuga Auali’itia Arona – of the Baha’i Faith, Leota Josh Lutu – Chairman of the Samoa Outrigger Canoe Association & The Executive Committee of SOCA, Seagles Patrons: Lemalu Nynette Sass, Maiava Collin McCarthy, and Tauvaga […]

SAUNOAGA AUTU a le Minisita o Aoga ma Aganuu ia Seuula Ioane [Aso Faraile, 28 Mati, 2025] Susu lau Susuga i le Ta’ita’i o le Sauniga, Susuga Reverend Professor. Vaitusi Nofoaiga Susu susuga i Faafeagaia o loo faauluulu iai Aoga Faaauau faapea sui auai Afifio Fa’auluuluga o Matagaluega ma Fa’alapotopotoga a le Malo Afifio Fa’auluuluga […]

[PRESS CONFERENCE Atafu, Tokelau – 28 March 2025] Conservation International, in partnership with New Zealand Geographic and the Samoa Conservation Society, has embarked on an innovative expedition to Tokelau. This collaborative initiative focuses on co-developing culture-based environmental education programs, biodiversity research, and community science training. After a challenging 44-hour sail from Samoa, the team received […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 28 March 2025] – Australia’s 2025–26 Budget delivers a record AUD$2.2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific, reinforcing Australia’s enduring position as the region’s largest development partner. In a time of global uncertainty and tightening donor budgets, Australia is strengthening its support for a stable, resilient and prosperous Pacific. This reflects […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 27 March 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Antonio Albuquerque Moniz presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held this morning at the Official Residence of the Head of State at Vailele, accrediting His […]

(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a first for the Samoa Ports Authority under the NVNG State Partnership Program (SPP), which emphasizes relationship-building and […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 25th March 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Animal Production and Health Division, hereby issues this official notice to all livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing livestock development in Samoa. As part of its commitment to strengthening and modernizing government-owned farms, the Ministry […]