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The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC 903) commenced its inaugural Blue Pacific mission trip, Sunday, with Samoa being its first international port call. Harriet Lane and crew are working closely with local authorities to bolster Samoa’s maritime law enforcement capabilities, strengthening community connections and provide regional support. Enhancing maritime law enforcement capabilities: The […]

Lau Afioga, Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Masiofo Member of the Council of Deputies and Faletua Hon Ministers of Cabinet, Chief Justice and Members of the Judiciary, Hon Speaker, Hon Leader of the Opposition, Members of Parliament, Ambassador of China, Your Excellency, Fei Mingxing Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, Talofa and Good […]

Your Highness Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Sualauvi II, Head of the State, Honorable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister, Honorable Papali’i Li’o Taeu Masipau, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Afioga Le Mamea Tuiletufuga Ropati Mualia, Council of Deputies, Honorable Ministers and Members of Parliament, Colleagues of Diplomatic Corps, Representatives of Chinese community(中资机构和侨胞代表), Ladies and Gentlemen, friends, Talofa lava. […]

(GOVT. PRESS SECRETARIAT) – The Samoa Law Reform Commission has a new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Fagaloa Leti Setto Roy Tufuga, a former Samoa Ports Authority General Manager was appointed by Cabinet this afternoon to lead the Commission. A lawyer by profession, Fagaloa is a former Samoa Ports Administration General Manager, (2012-2015). A […]

Apia, 7 February 2024: Mr Leaula Mata’afa Dr. Desmond. U. Amosa and Mr Papalii Malietau Malietoa, have officially began their three (3) year tenure as Commissioners of the Samoa Competition and Consumer Commission (‘the Commission’) with the signing of their contracts today at the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL). The two new Commissioners […]

7 February – 19 February 2024 Distinguished Members of FIFA Representatives and delegates from participating nations, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I stand before you today, with pride and joy, as we gather to launch a momentous event marking an unparalleled milestone in our nation’s sporting history – the Women’s Olympic Qualifier Football Tournament. Samoa, […]

On the Occasion of the Presentation of Credentials of H.E. Ms Si’alei van Toor High Commissioner-designate of New Zealand to the Independent State of Samoa – Official residence of the Head of State, Vailele (Tuesday 6 February, 2024 at 10:00am) Your Excellency, Ms. Si’alei van Toor, Talofa lava, malo le soifua i lau Afioga. It […]