Press Releases

[PRESS RELEASE 17 April 2025] – Cabinet has approved significant developments concerning the Apia Park Complex. This decision marks a pivotal step in enhancing the sports infrastructure in Samoa, aimed at fostering athletic excellence and providing state-of-the-art facilities for both athletes and spectators. 1. Cessation of Usage: Effective immediately, the three grandstands located on the […]

[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, 17 April 2025] – The Ministry of Health is officially declaring a dengue fever outbreak in Samoa. There has been a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases, particularly in Upolu, over the past two weeks. Since January a total of 15 confirmed cases have been reported from […]

[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, SAMOA 17 April 2025] – In a proud moment for Samoa’s national carrier, Samoa Airways’ aircraft 5W-FAW soared back into service this morning, taking flight for the first time since completing a major overhaul in Canada — and it did so in distinguished company. Flight OL222, departing from Fagalii Airport at […]

[PRESS RELEASE – WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Beka Dvali 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 Excellency […]

[UNESCO OFFICE, APIA – 15 April 2025] – Talofa lava and greetings from the UNESCO Apia Regional Office for the Pacific. Each year, on 23 April, the world celebrates the power and beauty of books. Books are gateways to new worlds, offering opportunities for learning, entertainment, and understanding. They connect us to others and provide […]

O lo’o fa’atinoina e le Mālō i le taimi nei se iloiloga e Iloilo ai a’afiaga e āfua mai i le ‘eletise. Ua mae’a tu’ufa’atasia se pepa fa’atumu e aoina ai fa’amatalaga mai Vaega e aofia ai ‘Āiga, Pisinisi ma Fa’alapotopotoga ese’ese. O lenei pepa o iloiloga e mō na o aiga ma pisinisi o […]

The Government is conducting an official assessment to better understand the energy crisis’s impacts on households, businesses, and institutions. Only residents and businesses in designated areas of Upolu are required to complete the form by 25 April 2025. The form will collect information on electrical equipment damage, disruptions to operations or services and financial losses. […]

[PRESS RELEASE 11 April 2025] – The Independent State of Samoa is proud to announce its participation in the Osaka, Kansai Expo 2025, where it will present its Exhibit under the shared Pavillion theme “Empowering Lives” in the Commons A Pavilion. Visitors will have the chance to engage with Samoa’s rich heritage and experience its […]