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SAMOA OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ITS THIRD NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC 3.0), ADVANCING NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBITION AND RESILIENCE
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.
SAMOA POLICE LAUNCH OF “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” CAMPAIGN
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, October 7 - REMARKS by the Australian High Commission to Samoa Mr Will Robinson Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola...
NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLĀTA’IVAO FOSI SCHMIDT. [Thursday, 1 January 2026]
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.
SAMOA IMMIGRATION RECEIVES UPGRADED BORDER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT FROM IOM WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN
Government of Samoa
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa – 26 September 2025] – Samoa Immigration marked a significant milestone with the official handover of a newly upgraded Border Management System (BMS) and a suite of advanced equipment from the International Organization...
U.S. EMBASSY AND GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA MARK MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO REBUILD SAINA-TOAMUA PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Government of Samoa
PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2025] – The United States Embassy in Samoa hosted a ceremony today to formally mark the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the Government of Samoa for the construction of a new Saina-Toamua...
“UNITE TO END DIGITAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS BY SAMOA FAMILY HEALTH ASSOCIATION [09 December 2025]
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.
TAUTUA AT THE HEART OF VOLUNTEERISM IN SAMOA
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...
26TH PACIFIC HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE OPENS AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA
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...
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHINA-SAMOA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS AND THE OFFICIAL HANDOVER OF CHINA AID PRIMARY SCHOOLS PROJECT
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...
BBC MEDIA ACTION DONATES EQUIPMENT TO EMPOWER MEDIA & JOURNALISM STUDENTS AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAMOA
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, October 23 - [PRESS RELEASE, 23 October 2025] – We are delighted to share that the Department of Media and Communication, under the Faculty of Arts at the National University of Samoa (NUS), has received a generous donation of professional...
NUS AND SAMOA SUBMARINE CABLE COMPANY SIGN NDA TO STRENGTHEN UNIVERSITY CONNECTIVITY AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Government of Samoa
SAMOA, October 7 - [PRESS RELEASE Apia, Samoa Oct 8, 2025] – The National University of Samoa has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited, marking a significant step toward enhancing the university’s...
LAUNCH OF THE SAMOA SCHOOL GARDENING INITIATIVE
Government of Samoa
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...
Strengthening World Heritage Management and Climate Resilience in Pacific SIDS
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...
Phemex kicks off $7 million ultimate championship, bringing trading competition to football season
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today launched the 2026 Ultimate Championship, a global trading event featuring a total prize pool of $7 million.
Phemex Expands TradFi Offering With SpaceX Pre-Market Futures and $200,000 Pizza Day Trading Festival
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, announced the expansion of its TradFi product suite with the launch of the SPCXUSDT Pre-Market Perpetual Futures, giving users exposure to secondary-market pricing...
Samoan Community Leaders, Environmental Advocates Call on Coca-Cola’s Largest Bottler to Keep Plastic out of the Pacific and Bring Back Reusable Packaging
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
LONDON, May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Members of the Samoan and Pacific Islander community and environmental advocates protested outside Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) annual general meeting Thursday, calling on the company to reduce...
Phemex Partners with Polymarket to Launch Prediction Market and Pre-Release Engagement Event
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
APIA, Samoa, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has announced a strategic integration with Polymarket, described as the world’s largest prediction market.
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program with Vital Red Light
EIN Presswire
Red light therapy is now available in the Fiji Airways Premier Lounge at Nadi International Airport as part of the new FlyWell wellness program.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 26th PACIFIC HISTORY ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE Tuesday 2nd December 2025
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.
Unlocking every potential: Papua New Guinea’s drive for an inclusive workforce
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Inclusive education and workplaces are creating opportunities for young people to reach their full potential and fuel economic growth in Papua New Guinea.
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