Press Releases

[PRESS RELEASE -04 March 2025] – Samoa’s future is looking brighter as 89 proud Samoan graduates, including 40 women and 49 men, recently graduated with Australian-standard qualifications through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). This landmark achievement signifies a major boost to Samoa's skilled workforce and economic development. The graduation ceremony, held at the National […]

[JOINT RELEASE – Apia, SAMOA – 4th March 2025] – The Government of Tokelau and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are coming together in a historic partnership to strengthen governance and leadership on Tokelau’s three atolls. Under the Tokelau Governance and Leadership Initiation Plan Project, the two entities will work together to set up […]

Special Issue Of The Journal Of Samoan Studies 15, No. 1 On Samoan Labor Mobility. (PRESS RELEASE 3rd March 2025) The Journal of Samoan Studies is set to launch its first volume of 2025, a Special Issue titled “Labour Mobility in Samoa: Past and Present.” This Special Issue was co-edited by Kalissa Alexeyeff (University of […]

[PRESS RELEASE -Apia, Samoa – 3rd March 2025] – A notable gathering of officials and community members came together today to honor the exceptional bravery and unwavering dedication of those who responded to the emergency involving HMNZS Manawanui. The Recognition Service, held in the presence of esteemed dignitaries, paid tribute to individuals whose courageous actions […]

(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – March 3, 2025) -The Journalist Association of Samoa (JAWS) and BBC Media Action have signed a grant agreement aimed at strengthening media governance, enhancing journalistic standards, and promoting freedom of expression in Samoa. JAWS President Lagi Kerisome signed on behalf of the association, with Mr Daniel Garlic, Deputy British High […]

(PRESS STATEMENT Apia, Samoa – 3 March 2025) – The Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) Board met in Apia Samoa this week, from 3–4 March 2025 at the Sheraton Beach Resort, marking its second meeting of the 2024/2025 financial year. The PIDC, comprising of 21 member countries including Australia and New Zealand, holds an annual […]

Faatalofa atu Samoa, (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, March 1, 2025) – The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) acknowledges the recent challenges faced by our customers due to frequent power outages and sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused. We understand the frustration these disruptions have caused, particularly during peak hours (6AM to 11AM and 6PM to 11PM), […]

(PRESS RELEASE Friday 28th February 2025) – Samoa Shipping Corporation was pleased to present its dividend to the Government of Samoa through its shareholding Ministers Afioga Olo Afoa Vaai and Afioga Leatinuu Faumuina Wayne Sooialo on Friday 28th February 2025. The dividend of SAT$1,325,451 was handed over by the General Manager, Susuga Leiataualetauā Samuel Decca […]

[PRESS RELEASE 28th February 2025] – The Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Afioga Olo Fiti Afoa Vaai on behalf of the Chairman and Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Samoa Shipping Services (“SSS”) presented its Dividend Cheque of SAT$180,825.57 to the Minister for Public Enterprises, Afioga Leatinuu Wayne So’oialo on behalf of the […]

(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 28 February 2025) – The Samoa Information Technology Association (SITA) successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, 28th February 2025, at Vodafone Samoa Headquarters, Maluafou. The meeting brought together ICT professionals, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to review the past year’s achievements and set a bold vision for […]