Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This section provides the latest official updates, information and advice on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Samoa.

O le vaega lenei o lo’o fa’amauina ai fa’asilasilaga, fa’amatalaga ma fa’amaumauga lata mai e fa’atatau i le Coronavirus (COVID-19)

(13th March 2021); The “Samoa 2040: Beating the dead horse of tourism” editorial in the 13th March Weekend Observer is yet another attempt by the Samoa Observer to undermine Government’s long terms plans for the development of Samoa and create further uncertainty, especially during these unprecedented times. The tourism reference lacks balance, especially as it […]

9 March 2021 Apia, Samoa – Diversifying Samoa’s agriculture and fisheries sector is key to unlock the country’s green and blue economy potential, particularly through the creation of sustainable employment opportunities for women and youth during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s what a new project, funded by the Government of Japan through the 2020 […]

Remarks by H.E. Mr. Chao Xiaoliang Ambassador of China to Samoa at the Signing Ceremony of the Protocol on Dispatching Chinese Medical Team to work in Samoa (2020-2022) (11:00, 8th March 2021) Honorable Afioga Faimalotoa Kika Stowers, Minister of Health, Respectable Dr. Take Naseri, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa! It is with great pleasure […]

International Women’s Day is an annual event celebrated globally on the 08th March, to acknowledge and celebrate the significant contribution of all women in the world in every development. Under the Theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 World” the Ministry of Women Community and Social Development is celebrating International Women’s […]

Apropos the State of Emergency Orders and in ensuring that the necessary precautionary measures are strictly followed, the general public is hereby advised that access to ALL COVID-19 QUARANTINE SITES is strictly prohibited. Authorized personnel approved by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) are the only ones permitted to […]