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17/10/2026

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16/10/2026

Samoa & India sign $2.8M Grant Aid for SENESE Community Service Project

Apia, SAMOA – 16 October 2026 - The Government of Samoa and the Government of India today reaffirmed their partnership with the signing of a Grant Agreement amounting to SAT$2,800,000 (approximately USD$1.1 million), to fund the SENESE Community Service Complex Project - a landmark initiative supporting inclusive development. The agreement was signed in the Cabinet Chambers in Apia this afternoon by the Prime Minister of Samoa, Afioga Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, the Minister of State for External Affairs of India, Hon....

Apia, SAMOA – 16 October 2026 – The Government of Samoa and the Government of India today reaffirmed their partnership with the signing of a Grant Agreement amounting to SAT$2,800,000 (approximately USD$1.1 million), to fund the SENESE Community Service Complex Project – a landmark initiative ...

16/10/2026

India’s Minister of Sate embraces traditional welcome Ava Ceremony

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA — 16 October 2026 - India's’ Minister of External Affairs & Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita has expressed heartfelt gratitude over the traditional Ava Ceremony that welcomed him and his delegation to Samoa this morning. This is the first state visit of an Indian Government Minister to Samoa after 56 years of diplomatic relationships. “From the bottom of my heart, I and my delegation thank the great land, the great country of Samoa, for the warm hospitality and respect accorded to us....

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA — 16 October 2026 – India’s’ Minister of External Affairs & Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita has expressed heartfelt gratitude over the traditional Ava Ceremony that welcomed him and his delegation to Samoa this morning. This is the first state visit of an I...

15/10/2026

'Ava Ceremony: Indian Ministerial Visit to Samoa - STA Fale, Apia, 16th October 2026

’AVA CEREMONY: India Ministerial Visit to Samoa - STA Fale, Apia, 1...

15/10/2026

Vaimauga 4 to receive $2 Million for District Development Projects

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 15 October 2026: The Vaimauga 4 district will be one of the very first to receive $2 million for the increased funding for district development projects. The Chief Executive Officer of the District Development Authority (DDA), Unasa Viane Toala confirmed at a meeting with members of the Vaimauga 4 district today at the Seventh Day Adventist Hall at Lalovaea....

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 15 October 2026: The Vaimauga 4 district will be one of the very first to receive $2 million for the increased funding for district development projects. The Chief Executive Officer of the District Development Authority (DDA), Unasa Viane Toala confirmed at a meetin...

15/10/2026

71 Emergency Incidents Reported Across Samoa During White Sunday Weekend

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA - 15 October 2026 – As Samoa undergoes very dry conditions as the impact of the El Nino worsens, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) responded to 34 fire dispatches during the White Sunday long weekend. SFESA’s operational summary for the period recorded 71 emergency incidents across Upolu and Savai‘i during the three-day White Sunday long weekend from 10 to 12 October 2026....

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 15 October 2026 – As Samoa undergoes very dry conditions as the impact of the El Nino worsens, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) responded to 34 fire dispatches during the White Sunday long weekend. SFESA’s operational summary for the pe...

15/10/2026

Samoa requests the Asian Development Bank’s support of its Response Plan

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Afioga Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molioo has requested the Asian Development Bank’s support of its Response Plan to a multi-crisis including climate change, drought with strong El Nino and the evolving HIV AIDS health crisis in the Pacific, Samoa These were among the issues discussed between Mulipola and the ADB Vice President, East and Southeast Asia and President; Mr Scott Morris at the junction of the WBG/IMF 2026 Annual Meeting on Wednesday 13 October 2026....

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Afioga Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molioo has requested the Asian Development Bank’s support of its Response Plan to a multi-crisis including climate change, drought with strong El Nino and the evolving HIV AIDS health crisis in the Pacific, Samoa These ...

14/10/2026

Pastor jailed for 9 years for r**e of underaged church member

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 14 October 2026: The Supreme court has sentenced Pastor Petaia Setu to 9 years after the Assessors convicted him on 5 charges of s*xual offences. The charges include 1 count of r**e, 3 counts of unlawful in*******se and 1 count of indecent assault. For the charge of r**e, he is sentence to 9 years, 5 years for 3 counts of unlawful s*x and 2 years for the charge of indecent assault....

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 14 October 2026: The Supreme court has sentenced Pastor Petaia Setu to 9 years after the Assessors convicted him on 5 charges of s*xual offences. The charges include 1 count of r**e, 3 counts of unlawful in*******se and 1 count of indecent assault. For the charge of...

14/10/2026

Samoa Launches Mobile Makespace to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Apia, Samoa - 14 October 2026 - The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), today launched the Mobile Makespace, an innovative mobile engineering workshop designed to strengthen national disaster preparedness, enhance emergency response and support the restoration of essential services following disasters. The launch was held at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) compound in Tuana’imato, officiated by the Minister for Natural Resources and Environment, Hon....

Apia, Samoa – 14 October 2026 – The Government of Samoa, through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), today launched the Mobile Makespace, an innovative mobile engineering workshop designed to strengthen national disaster preparedness, enhance emergency response and support ...

14/10/2026

$2M Housing Project for Vulnerable Families

Cabinet has approved the allocation of $2 Million Tala from the 2026/2027 Budget under the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs to support the construction of housing for vulnerable families. The Government-led project will be implemented in partnership with A.D.R.A. Samoa. The country’s 51 District Development Councils will also be involved in identifying the most vulnerable families in need of improved family homes. Standardized housing designs and costs have been established to ensure consistency in the construction of houses for beneficiary families.

Cabinet has approved the allocation of $2 Million Tala from the 2026/2027 Budget under the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs to support the construction of housing for vulnerable families. The Government-led project will be implemented in partnership with A.D.R.A. Samoa. The country’s 51 Distr...