Press Releases

(IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Apia, Samoa) – The U.S. Embassy, in partnership with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), collaborated with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) to conduct a four-day exchange focused on cybersecurity. This training was a first for the Samoa Ports Authority under the NVNG State Partnership Program (SPP), which emphasizes relationship-building and […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 25th March 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, through its Animal Production and Health Division, hereby issues this official notice to all livestock farmers and stakeholders regarding a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing livestock development in Samoa. As part of its commitment to strengthening and modernizing government-owned farms, the Ministry […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 24th March 2025] – The Samoa Bureau of Statistics through its Census, Survey and Demography Division will be hosting an official opening of the Samoa DHS-MICS 2025 main training for enumerators on Monday 24th March, 2025 at the DBS Conference room level 6 at 9:00am. The main aim of the training is […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Jaipur, India 20th March 2025] – The Chief Executive Officer of Samoa Post Ltd. participated in the Asia-Pacific Postal Leadership Forum held in Jaipur, India, from 19th March to 21st March, 2025. The forum brought together Postmasters General, CEOs, and Ministers from across the Asia-Pacific region to prepare for the upcoming Universal […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Wednesday 19th March 2025] The newly accredited Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Independent State of Samoa, H.E. Ms. Kira Christianne D. Azucena presented her Letter of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa at the credential ceremony held yesterday afternoon, on 19 March 2025. On the occasion, […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa Airways fleet, following an extensive refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This achievement marks a significant […]

[PRESS RELEASE – 14th March 2025] – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) wishes to inform the public that power outages will continue as we work diligently to complete the necessary repairs and improvements outlined in our infrastructure upgrade plan. We understand the inconvenience these outages cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 13 March 2025] Her Excellency Anne Grete Riise, presented her 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 Her Excellency as […]

[MEDIA RELEASE – Apia: 12 Mar 2025.] As SPWAN (Samoa Police Women Advisory Network) commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate Action” their commitment to making a lasting difference in our community was clearly demonstrated through their thoughtful contributions to SVSG. Their visit to the Campus of Hope not only provided essential goods […]

[PRESS RELEASE -12th March 2025, Apia Samoa – The leading role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC), in climate change action providing direct support to Pacific countries and key stakeholders, including the private sector, is a testament of the Pacific’s shared commitment to […]