Press Releases

Experts from Maritime New Zealand, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and various Samoan agencies are assisting with understanding the environmental impacts following the sinking of HMNZS MANAWANUI and preparing for clean-up actions. As part of this marine scientists are conducting sample testing of the nearby waters and beaches for any traces of oil. New […]

03 October 2024 Apia, SAMOA – Seventy-six electric vehicles (EVs) were handed over to the Government of Samoa earlier today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), thanks to a major regional project that Samoa is part of, funded by the Government of Japan. Valued at more than US$6 million, the EVs were supplied by […]

Representatives of line ministries with a stake in science, technology and innovation for development and representatives of the National University of Samoa have validated the draft National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at a workshop at Nafanua convened on 2nd October by the Honorable Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. The involvement of multiple ministries reflects […]

03 October 2024 Apia, SAMOA – Seventy-six electric vehicles (EVs) were handed over to the Government of Samoa earlier today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), thanks to a major regional project that Samoa is part of, funded by the Government of Japan. Valued at more than US$6 million, the EVs were supplied by […]

In the lead-up to Sanarosa’s Closure Ceremony, the Sanarosa “Let It End With Me” Campaign was launched today, engaging students from Maluafou College and St. Joseph’s College. Sanarosa was a young girl whose tragic story of abuse has profoundly impacted our community, especially following her untimely death at 18 years old. SVSG strategically selected these […]

Date Release: 2nd October 2024 Samoa to host inaugural WADA Oceania Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport The Samoa Government Ministry of Sport & Recreation (MSR) is proud to announce that it will host the inaugural World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Oceania Ministerial Meeting on Anti-Doping in Sport (OMMADS) on 29th October 2024, at the Tanoa […]