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LAUNCH OF THE SAMOA SCHOOL GARDENING INITIATIVE
SAMOA, October 2 - 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...
Owner: Samoan Government
Samoa Names Laaulialemalietoa as New Prime Minister
(MENAFN) Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has officially assumed office as Samoa’s new Prime Minister, marking the start of his five-year leadership term. The inaugural session of Samoa’s newly elected 18th Parliament was held on Tuesday at the...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
MAGIAGI PRIMARY SCHOOL TO KICK OFF BATHROOM CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION UNDER PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2025 (PP25)
[PRESS RELEASE – Apia, September 25] — The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the commencement of a major bathroom construction and renovation project for the Magiagi Primary School in Samoa. The project is designed to address the growing needs...
Owner: Samoan Government
J-Star Holding Launches QO Bikes, a New Cycling Carbon Fiber Components Brand Co-Founded with Industry Veterans
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including personal sports...
SAMOA TO PARTICIPATE IN INAUGURAL PACIFICAUS SPORTS CRICKET INVITATIONAL
SAMOA, June 16 - [PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa’s national women’s cricket team are travelling to Port Moresby to compete in the Inaugural PacificAus Sports Cricket Invitational. The team will be battling against an Australian Indigenous team and teams...
Owner: Samoan Government
USA Pickleball Grants Official Approval and Certification for J-Star’s First In-House Pickleball Paddle, Horizon
TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: YMAT) (“J-Star” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative carbon fiber and composite solutions across a wide range of applications including...
Samoa at Osaka World Expo 2025
SAMOA, April 23 - By: Asuisui Fofoa Matafeo Samoas’ presence and visibility is on the global stage at Osaka Japan World Expo 2025. Capitalizing on the international stage to profile Samoa’s export commodities and goods complemented by Samoa’s...
Owner: Samoan Government
U.S. COAST GUARD, U.S. EMBASSY APIA, SAMOA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF MARITIME BOARDING OFFICER COURSE IN SAMOA.
SAMOA, June 13 - [PRESS RELEASE] – The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Embassy conducted a Maritime Boarding Officer Course from June 9 – 20, 2025, designed to strengthen maritime law enforcement operations and U.S. Coast Guard collaboration with...
Owner: Samoan Government
FAO AND THREE MINISTRIES PROMOTE SCHOOL GARDENING AND HEALTHY EATING TO SAMOAN STUDENTS
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa 2 October 2025] – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and the Ministry of Health, has...
Owner: Samoan Government
SAMOA AIRWAYS CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF TWIN OTTER DHC-6-300 5W-FAW AFTER MAJOR REFURBISHMENT
[PRESS RELEASE – 14 March, 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Samoa Airways Hangar at Faleolo was buzzing with excitement as Government Officials, stakeholders, and airline staff came together to celebrate the return of the 5W- FAW aircraft to the Samoa...
Owner: Samoan Government
SAMOA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC. SPECIAL LAUNCH OF ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY REPORT 2024
(PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa 6th March 2025) – The Samoa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI), with the assistance of Market Development Facility and Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, soft launched its Renewable Energy...
Owner: Samoan Government
CEREMONY FOR THE AUXILIARY WORKS OF THE NINTH-PHASE CHINA AID SAMOA APIA COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS VENUES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT
SAMOA, April 23 - REMARKS by the Ambassador Fei Mingxing [24 April 2025] Hon. Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell, Minister of Sports and Recreation, Ladies and gentlemen, Talofa lava! I am delighted to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Auxiliary...
Owner: Samoan Government
DEMOLITION OF GRANDSTANDS AT APIA PARK AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SPORTS STADIUM
[PRESS RELEASE 17 April 2025] – Cabinet has approved significant developments concerning the Apia Park Complex. This decision marks a pivotal step in enhancing the sports infrastructure in Samoa, aimed at fostering athletic excellence and...
Owner: Samoan Government
PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY – 30-DAY ENERGY CRISIS
SAMOA, April 7 - [PRESS RELEASE April 7, 2025] – The Government of Samoa has declared a 30-day State of Emergency in response to the ongoing energy crisis. The Electric Power Corporation (EPC) and the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC)...
Owner: Samoan Government
HE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA EXHIBITS ITS PAVILION WITH THE THEME OF “EMPOWERING LIVES” AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN
[PRESS RELEASE 11 April 2025] – The Independent State of Samoa is proud to announce its participation in the Osaka, Kansai Expo 2025, where it will present its Exhibit under the shared Pavillion theme “Empowering Lives” in the Commons A Pavilion....
Owner: Samoan Government
OPENING OF THE SAMOA EXPORT AUTHORITY OFFICE & AND THE LAUNCH OF THE SEA CORPORATE PLAN
SAMOA, April 2 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa [Thursday 3rd April 2025] Reverend Puletua Tapumanaia, Members of Cabinet, Representatives of our Development Partners, Chairpersons and members of Executive Boards...
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HON. PRIME MINISTER OF SAMOA PRESS STATEMENT PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY ENERGY CRISIS [31st March 2025]
SAMOA, March 30 - His Highness, the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, pursuant to Article 105 of the Constitution and acting on the advice of Cabinet, has declared a State of Emergency for Samoa for 30 days, effective...
Owner: Samoan Government
OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF AGRICULTURAL AID MATERIALS BY THE CHINA-SAMOA SCATAP PROJECT
SAMOA, March 19 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon. Niuava Eti Leatiogie Malolo Funefeai, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (19 March 2025) Your Excellency Fei Mingxing, Ambassador of the Government of the People’s Republic of China in Samoa,...
Owner: Samoan Government
AUSTRALIA’S BUDGET REINFORCES LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO SAMOA AND THE PACIFIC
[PRESS RELEASE – 28 March 2025] – Australia’s 2025–26 Budget delivers a record AUD$2.2 billion in development assistance to the Pacific, reinforcing Australia’s enduring position as the region’s largest development partner. In a time of global...
Owner: Samoan Government
COMMEMORATION OF THE WORLD CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY 2025
SAMOA, March 14 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Minister of Commerce Industry and Labour, Honourable Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua (14th March 2025) Reverend Misipati Afutiti, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I...
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