Press Releases

[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – The Samoa Airport Authority (S.A.A.) wishes to clarify the recent vehicle screening operations conducted at the entry gate of Faleolo International Airport. The SAA’s decision to implement random screening of vehicles entering the airport premises was made in response to serious and escalating threats to public safety, security and […]

[PRESS RELEASE 5 April 2025] – Samoa delivered a strong performance at the Battle in the Bay strongman competition in Melbourne over the weekend, with five athletes from Strongman Samoa finishing on or near the podium across multiple divisions. The Battle in the Bay, hosted by Australia’s Strongest and Strong Geelong at the Melbourne Exhibition […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Wednesday 2 April 2025] – His Excellency Mr. George Azer Saleeb Tadros presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning accrediting him as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Samoa. […]

O le asō, 2 Aperila 2025 na tuuina atu ai le faamavaega a le afioga i a Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua mai le tofiga o le Minisita o Pisinisi Alamanuia ma Leipa i le afioga i le Ao Mamalu o le Malo e tusa ai ma le Mataupu 33(3)(d) o le Faavae o le Malo Tutoatasi […]

His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and upon the advice from Cabinet, signed the Proclamation of Emergency for 30 days, effective from 12.00am Monday 31st March to Tuesday 29th April, 2025. The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) is now activated to coordinate the […]

[PRESS RELEASE Apia, SAMOA 01 April 2025] – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is once again supporting local communities who are at great risk from climate change due to their fragile ecosystems. Community-based organizations from six villages have been awarded financial grants from the GEF-SGP, totalling over US$233,652, which will be […]

[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 […]