Press Releases

The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa was in London this week to attend the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting as well as the events celebrating the Commonwealth Day on Mach 13 with the theme ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’. Some of the events included the Flag raising ceremony hosted by […]

Two hundred and seventeen new graduates will help boost Samoa’s economy after completing Australian-standard qualifications in technical and vocational programs from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). The achievements of the graduates, including more than 100 women and three people with disabilities, were celebrated at a graduation ceremony in Apia on 16 March 2023. The […]

 (GOVERNMENT PRESS SECRETARIAT)-; Established in 1990 to improve housing and living conditions for families in Samoa, the Samoa Housing Corporation (SHC) continues to deliver its mandate and responsibilities to date. This week, Cabinet approved the interview panel’s recommendation to appoint Afioga Sautiamaivasa Funefeai Titimaea Tiotio to the position of Chief Executive Officer for the SHC, […]

Rev. Seilala LuamanuvaeMinisters of CabinetMembers of the ParliamentMs Claire McGeechan, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to SamoaChief Executive Officers of Government Agencies and Private SectorsNicki Baird, APTC Interim Executive DirectorLagaaia Lealiifano Easter Manila-Silipa, APTC Country Director for Samoa and TongaGraduatesEsteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen Talofa lava and a very good morning to you all On behalf […]

THE PROJECT FOR PROCUREMENT OF POLICE VEHICLES FOR MINISTRY OF POLICE, PRISONS AND CORRECTIONS THE PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRISON HALL AND PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLES FOR MINISTRY OF POLICE, PRISONS AND CORRECTIONS under  Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) The continuous work of the Ministry of Police, Prisons and Corrections in keeping […]

15th March 2023 It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) that there is an app game on the social media site facebook that is using our logo (refer screenshots). Please be advised that CBS does not endorse or relate to this game app in any way and does not […]

The China Medical Team, led by Dr. Zheng and comprised of eight members with different specialties, recently visited the Campus of Hope to provide free medical services to children who are under the care of the Samoa Victim Support Group. During their visit, the team performed medical assessments which included checking the children’s ears, hearts, […]

March 15th of each year is recognized by the Consumer International as World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) to highlight issues influencing consumers worldwide and raise awareness about basic consumer rights and needs. Typically, the 25th year since WCRD has been celebrated in Samoa. The eight (8) basic consumer rights include the; Right to safety, Right […]