Press Releases

The Government of Japan in partnership with the Samoa Umbrella for Non-Governmental Organizations (SUNGO) has marked a significant milestone with the formal signing ceremony to approve funding under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP). H.E. Mr. SUZUKI Ryotaro, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa signed over the grant of up […]

(6th February 2025) Apia, Samoa – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held its first monthly Members Meeting for the 2025 calendar year on Monday 3rd February 2025. This meeting, hosted by Vodafone Samoa at the Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, shared Vodafone Samoa’s significant journey during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 2024 […]

(TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2025) His Excellency Mr Guillaume Lemoine presented his Letter of Credence to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at a presentation of credential ceremony held this morning at the Head of State’s official residence in Vailele accrediting His Excellency as the first resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]

By the CEO of the Samoa Airport Authority

SOURCE – Ministry of Finance, Government of Samoa

(PRESS RELEASE- 31st January 2025) – A son of Savaii has earned a highly competitive scholarship and is looking forward to furthering his studies overseas. Mr Alesana Alesana Ulusele, from the village of Faga, won a highly sought-after Australia Awards Pacific Scholarship following the successful conclusion of his Foundation year at the National University of […]

The Ministry of Customs and Revenue, in its ongoing efforts to protect the nation’s borders, hassuccessfully intercepted another illicit drug shipment. During the week of celebrating InternationalCustoms Day 2025, a suspicious package arriving through the Samoa Post was flagged for furtherinspection. Upon thorough examination, the package was found to contain 214 grams of marijuana.This seizure […]

29 January 2025 The Government of Samoa is pleased to acknowledge the generous support of 6,000 doses of Boostrix vaccines from New Zealand. This timely contribution comes as Samoa addresses a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) outbreak, providing crucial support to safeguard public health and protect vulnerable populations. Boostrix is an adult vaccine that protects against Tetanus, […]

(PRESS RELEASE-Ministry of Customs and Revenue}- The Ministry of Customs & Revenue has made a seizure this evening of about 10kgs of crystal meth. All we can render at this time is that the substance has been confirmed with the use of NIK test kits and further tests will be conducted. The seizure was made […]

(28 January 2025 Apia) To start afresh for 2025 and empower community women, SVSG conducted Life-Skill training for Ma’agiagi women of all ages. This initiative focused on building their capacities with basic skills that can facilitate economic development within families and communities. The NSSE project which aims at Nofotane women and their husbands envisions a […]