COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 06/13/22 Quick links: Samoa Ministry of Health COVID-19 latest updates. Government of Samoa COVID-19 latest updates. COVID-19 Information: UPDATE 06/13/22: *** As of 12:01…
U.S. Government supports the Government of Samoa’s efforts to combat COVID-19
Press Release Apia, Samoa, May 2nd. Yesterday, the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over 45,630 life-saving Pfizer vaccines…
Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity
Facebook LIVE Information Session: Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity: MORE DETAILS & APPLY HERE!! (pdf) The U.S. Embassy Samoa Public…
U.S. Embassy Handover of Education Equipment to the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture
The U.S. Embassy hosted a special handover ceremony at the American Corner (2nd floor of Nelson Memorial Library) on June 15 to officially donate new…
Embassy and Peace Corps Celebrate World Ocean Day with Beach Clean-Up
U.S. Embassy and Peace Corps staff celebrated World Ocean Day by conducting a beach and seawall clean-up on June 8th. The activity was hosted at…
Samoa Independence Day – Secretary of State Blinken statement
Samoa Independence Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate all…
Our Ocean Conference, Palau 2022
The Republic of Palau and the United States are co-hosting the 7th Our Ocean Conference on April 13-14, 2022. The Conference will be a key…
Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Lockdown in Samoa
The Government of Samoa announced on April 4 that all of Samoa will move to COVID Alert Level 2 effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 5. Under Level 2, businesses…
Peace Corps Assists with Pediatric Vaccine Rollout in Samoa
Peace Corps Samoa is honored to take part in Samoa’s drive to ensure all residents are vaccinated against COVID-19. In early March, the Samoan government…
United with Ukraine – Rolling Updates
The United States remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty. Follow these links for regular updates from the Department of State: state.gov/united-with-ukraine…
Ambassador Udall meets with Prime Minister Fiamē
On Friday, February 25, U.S. Ambassador to Samoa Tom Udall and Samoan Prime Minister Honorable Fiamē discussed the United States and Samoa’s priorities, values, and…
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia
From WhiteHouse.gov. Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology Today, the United States, along…
Credentialing Ceremony – U.S. Ambassador Tom S. Udall
I was honored to present my credentials virtually today to the Samoa Head of State, His Highness Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II. I am humbled…
Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States
“As Pacific nations, the United States, New Zealand, and Samoa have a deep history and partnership. Our relationship is one of mutual trust, common values,…
Message for U.S. Citizens: updated guidelines for travelers entering Samoa
On February 7, Samoa’s Ministry of Health released updated guidelines for travelers entering Samoa. According to the new guidance, all passengers traveling from or transiting…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Samoa lockdown extended due to COVID-19
UPDATE: 01/28/22: The Government of Samoa announced that the country will move to COVID-19 Level 2 effective at 18:00 local time on Friday, January 28. …
An additional $2.5 million in humanitarian support for Tonga & USS Sampson Delivers Aid
Assistance to Tonga in the Wake of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruptions and Tsunami: The United States continues to increase its assistance to the Kingdom…
US$100,000 in support to Tonga
U.S. Embassy SUVA – Today, U.S. Embassy Suva’s Chargé d’affaires Tony Greubel announced the approval of US$100,000 (FJD$212,365) in immediate assistance to support people affected…
Salani Bright Horizons “Cleaning and Greening Project”
“It is an honor for the U.S. Embassy to be part of this cleaning and greening project for the district of Falealii 2, this is…
Asset Management foundation course participants receive certificates of completion
Thirty-seven participants sponsored by #usaidclimateready received certificates of completion from United States Embassy Apia, Political/Economic Officer Mark Hitchcock after successfully completing an Asset Management foundation…
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps
On December 9th, Peace Corps Samoa’s staff, partner agencies, returned Peace Corps Volunteers, PCV counterparts, and friends came together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of…
