Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE 21 Feb 2025 – Today, the Governments of Australia and Samoa signed an agreement to increase Australia’s budget support to WST$28 million for the current financial year. This additional support is part of Australia’s long-term contributions into Samoa’s development spanning over 8-years – from 2023 to 2031 – and totalling WST$187.7 million. Signed […]

Apia, Samoa – February 20, 2025 – Samoa Airways vehemently denies recent defamatory remarks made by Mau Hunt on Facebook, which have caused harm to the reputation of the national airline, its CEO and its dedicated staff. These false and baseless accusations have no grounds and are categorically rejected by the airline’s management. In a […]

[20th February 2025]- The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Samoa is pleased to announce a significant milestone in addressing Samoa’s growing e-waste issue. In partnership with Samsung Electronics New Zealand, Blue Orca, Echo, and the Samoa and Tokelau Association of Recyclers (S.T.A.R), over 12.9 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) have been successfully transported […]

Apia, Samoa – Wednesday 19th February 2024 The National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), effective February 2025, to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Samoa’s agriculture and fisheries sectors. This landmark agreement aims to promote research, development and training initiatives to […]

APIA, Samoa – Samoa Airways would like to address the false and damaging allegations made by an individual named Mau Hunt this week regarding the transport of an empty coffin from Pago Pago, which he claims contained illegal drugs. These claims are entirely unfounded, and we would like to clarify the situation for the public […]

Apia, Samoa – Samoa Airways wishes to address recent concerns regarding our drug testing program and reiterate our unwavering commitment to safety and the well-being of our passengers and employees. Safety is our top priority, and we will not compromise on this core value. Safety First At Samoa Airways, we prioritize safety above all else. […]

(PRESS RELEASE February 14, 2025)-Jai Opetaia is a renowned professional boxer with proud Samoan heritage. He is the reigning Cruiserweight World Champion, holding both the Ring Magazine and International Boxing Federation (IBF) titles. On Tuesday morning, February 11, the Campus of Hope had the honor of welcoming back Jai Opetaia. This marks his second visit […]

14 February 2025 The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) is seeking the public’s input on two important draft Legislation, the Samoa Moneylenders Bill and the Samoa Microfinance Bill. These two Bills are critical pieces of legislation designed to ensure fair practices, protect consumers, and promote financial stability. The objectives of the Moneylenders Bill are to: […]

On February 11 2025, the delegation from the European Union (EU) led by Mr. Dirk Homann (the head of finance and contract), along with Mr. Geshneel Verma (the financial officer) and Mr. Gianluca Vannini (the programme manager), had a meeting with SVSG in respect to the Nofotane Samoa Social Enterprise (NSSE) project to evaluate its […]