Press Releases

UN International Training and Research Center

The programme is open to motivated people of any gender living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk...

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

In collaboration with ICCROM, UNESCO supported the organization of the International Course on Managing World Heritage: People Nature Culture (PNC), held in Suzhou, China, from 26 May to 4 June 2026. In the framework of the project Sustainable...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

APIA, Samoa, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HTX DAO announced the successful completion of its $HTX token burn for Q2 2026 on July 15, 2026. On-chain data shows that a total of 7,474,935,439,560 $HTX tokens were burned in this round, valued at...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE 11 December 2025] – The Government of Samoa has officially launched its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, marking a decisive step forward in the country’s climate action agenda.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 10 - Samoa and France Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Partnership during an introductory courtesy call by the Ambassador of France, H.E Guillaume Lemoine [PRESS RELEASE] – The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa has validated its Multi-Hazard Early Warning for All (MHEW4All) Roadmap on Wednesday 11th December, 2025; developed through collaboration among government agencies and partners.

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE, 27th November 2025] – The Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Trade Negotiations, Honorable Fata Ryan Schuster has signed the Phase II of the Implementing Arrangement for Development and Economic Cooperation (DEC) under...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE 25 November 2025] – The Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo led Samoa’s delegation to the EU Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum held in Brussels, Belgium from 20 to 21 November 2025. The Forum was attended...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 20 - [PRESS RELEASE] – A delegation from the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) is in Paris, France, to attend the 5th International Session for the Indopacific (SIIP) from the 17 to the 21st November 2025. The delegation is led...

Government of Samoa

His Excellency Patryk Michal Blaszczak presented his 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...

Government of Samoa

His Excellency Dr. Gábor Tamás Nagy presented his Letter 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...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, January 1 - Talofa lava Samoa, As 2025 draws to a close, the new year is expected to be a time of positive change, deep reflection, and strengthened community connections.

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE, 24 December 2025] – The Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) wishes to inform the public of the recent detection of American Foulbrood (AFB) in Samoa.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 26 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Hon Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo Lau susuga Pastor Vui Sebastian, Heads and representatives of Government Ministries, The Private Sector, Ladies and...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 5 December 2025] – The United Nations in Samoa hosted the International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2025 celebration at the One UN House in Tuanaimato on Friday 5th December, 2025 bringing together national and international...

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 5 December 2025]- The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) is pleased to announce the official release of reprinted 50 and 100 Tala banknotes on polymer substrate, effective 8 December 2025. This initiative reflects CBS’s...

Government of Samoa

[Press Release, 02/12/2025] – The 26th Pacific History Association (PHA) Conference was officially opened this morning at the National University of Samoa (NUS) with a traditional ‘ava ceremony, following a devotion led by Reverend Dr Latu Latai...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 24 - [PRESS RELEASE November 24th, 2025]- The National University of Samoa was represented at the recent “Blue Pacific Future: Pacific Islands Sustainable Development Cooperation Forum,” hosted by Guangdong University of Foreign...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 20 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS Minister of Commerce Industry & Labour Hon. Fata Ryan Schuster Lau Susuga i le Taitai o le Sauniga – Lau Susuga Luapene Nepo Afioga i Sui Palemia Afioga i Minisita o le Kapeneta ma Minisita Lagolago Faauluuluga...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 17 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS Associate Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries & Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa.