Press Releases

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.

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.

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...

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

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, 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

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 17 - [17th November 2025]- The Government of Samoa acknowledges the public interest generated by the Samoa Observer editorial dated 13 November 2025 regarding the updated process for appointing District Council Chairpersons.

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, 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, November 20 - Ou te muai faatalofa atu I le paia ua afifio mai I lenei afiafi e molimauina lenei faamoemoe taua.

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 20 - Transition of Management at Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort (Mulifanua) The Government of Samoa, through the Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) as the major shareholder, confirms that the shareholders and Board of Mulifanua...

Government of Samoa

SAMOA, November 20 - [JOINT PRESS RELEASE, 21 November 2025] – To mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Independent State of Samoa and the People’s Republic of China a commemorative ceremony was held in...

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...