LAUNCH OF THE SAMOA SCHOOL GARDENING INITIATIVE

KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Education, Aiono Alec Ekeroma [02nd October 2025] Honorable Ministers of Cabinet, Representatives from the UN and FAO Distinguished Guests Teachers, Students, and Community Leaders, Ladies and Gentlemen Talofa...

Samoa validates its NDC 3.0 reaffirmingits leadership under the Paris Agreement

The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully hosted the validation workshop of Samoa’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), marking a defining moment in Samoa’s climate...

Samoa validates its NDC 3.0, reaffirming its leadership under the Paris Agreement

The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has successfully hosted the validation workshop of Samoa’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), marking a defining moment in Samoa’s climate...

Phemex Launches Market Confidence Campaign to Support Traders Through Volatility

APIA, Samoa, Oct. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, today announced the launch of its Market Confidence Campaign, a global initiative designed to support traders during the current market downturn. Crypto markets...

Investment citizenship under review

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Fepuleai Roger Toleafoa. (Photo: MCIL) The Government is reviewing Samoa’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, which allows foreigners to attain...

Who is Samoa's new prime minister, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt?

Apia, SAMOA — Lauano Aukuso Ah Ching sees the divine at work in the landslide election win that brought Samoa's new prime minister to power. He gets emotional as he describes Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt's victory, or, as he describes...

SHIPPING TIMES | Marine protection symposium

A five-day regional symposium focused on strengthening marine pollution emergency response and environmental resilience is being held in Suva this week. The symposium has brought regional and international partners to Fiji to look at best...

Funding is needed to save Samoa’s ‘little dodo’ from extinction (commentary)

Since 2014, Samoa’s “little dodo” has been listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List: related to the extinct dodo, an adult manumea, as it’s called locally, has not been photographed well in the wild, and its song has rarely been...

New CEO for Ministry of Agriculture

PSC Acting Chairperson Daniel Kimball Fale, MAFF CEO 'Elisaia Ika, and MAFF Minister Hon. Dr Siosiua Halavatau. Nuku'alofa Tonga. 18 September 2025. Photo: PSC. Mr ‘Elisaia Sylvester Ika of Fuaʼamotu, Tongatapu, has been appointed as the new Chief...

Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea is sworn in as new PM of Samoa

Laaulialemalietoa Leauatea Polataivao Fosi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Samoa. The oath of office was administered by Samoa’s Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II at the Tuana’imato Multipurpose Complex this...

Laaulialemalietoa announces his first Cabinet as Samoa’s Prime Minister

Prime Minister Hon Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has announced his Cabinet for the 18th Parliament of Samoa, with two Deputy Prime Ministers to serve half a term each. In addition to the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet...

Laaulialemalietoa sworn in as Samoa's new PM

SUVA, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has been sworn in as new prime minister of Samoa, beginning his five-year term in office. The first sitting of Samoa's newly elected 18th parliament and swearing-in ceremony took place...

Credit Card Payment Terminal Exploited for Remote Access

A security researcher has uncovered a significant vulnerability in a widely used payment terminal that could enable attackers to gain full control of the device in under a minute. The affected model, the Worldline Yomani XR, is found in grocery...

Rugby: Samoa v USA marks a huge game for qualifying hopes

Manu Samoa players ready for the crucial game against the USA. Photo: Manu Samoa It comes down to the wire. For Manu Samoa at least, as fellow Pacific island nations Fiji and Tonga have already secured their spots at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in...

NUS HOSTS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION FOR EU-FUNDED AGRI-TOURISM PROJECT

(Apia, Samoa – Oct 10th, 2025) – The National University of Samoa welcomes a visiting delegation from Slovakia, Italy, Vanuatu and Fiji today as part of an ongoing EU funded research project on Agritourism Research Project. The AGRI-TOUR...

High energy in Flying Fijians camp

The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are buzzing with energy and confidence as they prepare to take on Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) semi-final on Monday. Head coach Mick Byrne shared an inside look at the team’s preparation, highlighting a...

Kalika Dojo vows to grow judo and martial arts in Samoa

“There is so much raw talent in Samoa. And if we really dedicate ourselves to these kinds of sports, we can make it to the highest level” – Peniamina Percival, Kalika Dojo There’s a common belief in Samoa that if you travel up to the hills of...

Pacific Fishing Company aims to bring canned Fiji delicacy to new consumers

With its canned Lomaiviti Special product, the Pacific Fishing Company is looking to introduce a Fiji delicacy to new consumers around the world. “This is albacore flakes, and we have put them in coconut cream,” Pacific Fishing Company CEO Saiyad...

Dubai Investments considers IPO for flagship industrial park

Dubai Investments is considering listing one of its units, amid the continued momentum of initial public offerings in the region. Chief executive Khalid bin Kalban indicated an initial public offering for Dubai Investments Park (DIP) is being...

The Surprising Souvenir Young Tourists Are Choosing To Bring Home From Their Trips

Travelers have long enjoyed collecting souvenirs to remember their adventures around the globe. But these days, many are option for something far more lasting than a postcard, T-shirt or snow globe. It’s all part of a trend known as “tattourism”...