Press Releases

Government of Samoa

[GOV’T. PRESS SECRETARIAT]: The Prime Minister, Hon. La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polāta’ivao Fosi Schmidt, officially announced in his press conference on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the Cabinet’s approval of the appointment of Mr. Fepulea’i...

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.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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GlobeNewswire, Inc.

TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 16, 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...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 14 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS by the Associate Minister of Health, Ale Vena Ale Talofa Lava and Warm Greetings to you all. Lau Susuga ile ta’ita’i ole sauniga Rev. Maauga Motu, distinguish guests, ladies and gentlemen.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

IRVING, Texas, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the past 12 months, U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) surgeon partners and their teams provided free oral care to more than 2,170 patients in Tanzania, Belize, Kenya, and Sierra Leone as...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 11 - SPEECH by Hon. Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo Deputy Prime Minister / Minister of Works, Transport & Infrastructure Lau Susuga Reverend Ieremia Saufo’i, Hon. Speaker of the House – Lau Afioga Auu’apa’au Mulipola...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan, Dec. 09, 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...

Government of Samoa

Letter to the Editor RE-Gagged: Leaked media Rules emerge Front Page Story Your front page article headlined “Gagged: Leaked media rules emerge” published on the Sunday Samoa Observer dated 7th December requires clarification and correction.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 2 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS Minister of Education & Culture Hon. Aiono Alec Ekeroma Reverend Dr. Latu Latai, thank you for leading us in prayer.

Government of Samoa

The Ministry of Health wishes to formally respond to the Samoa Observer breaking news article dated Friday, 12 th December 2025, titled “Hospital generators kick in late.” The article reported that the generator at the National Hospital,...

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

[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

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, Central Bank of Samoa]- A growing number of scams have been reported by commercial banks and money transfer operators in 2025, which is a serious concern for the Central Bank of Samoa.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, December 2 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS Minister of Health Hon. Va’aaoao Salumalo Alofipo Pastor Chris Warren, Hosanna Church Group, Le Tausala o Samoa – Iliganoa Feagaimaali’i, Susuga i Fa’afeagaiga, o Ta’ita’i o Autalavou fa’apea Autalavou...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 23 - The Government of Samoa acknowledges the concerns raised by thePacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) regardingthe recent restrictions placed on the Samoa Observer.

Government of Samoa

[PRESS RELEASE- Thursday, 4th December 2025]: At its meeting on the 3rd of December 2025, the Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) Board of Directors approved the continuation of the current Central Bank’s monetary policy stance for fiscal year 2025/2026....

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...