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        • Inaugural Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Samoa.Inaugural Launch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Samoa
        • Group Photo - Participants, Teachers and Parents of the Nofouta Mentoring Program Cohort 1U.S. Embassy Apia funds Nofouta Mentoring Program, empowering college students in pursuit of STEM and ICT Careers
        • Embracing the Spirit of Samoa: My Unforgettable Third VisitEmbracing the Spirit of Samoa: My Unforgettable Third Visit
        • Thank you to the people of Samoa for the warm welcome on this historic trip. I am grateful for your generous hospitality and the chance to visit this beautiful country.Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Samoa
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        • Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Regional Workshop.Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop on Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights
        • Ambassador Udall visit Samoa.Ambassador Udall Returns to Samoa
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        • "It was wonderful to meet Samoan Prime Minister Fiame again in Honolulu. Samoa is an important Pacific partner for the United States. We continued our discussions from my visit earlier this year, including U.S. support for the Pacific Islands Forum" - Deputy Secretary of State Sherman. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.2022 Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders
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        • #YoungPacificLeaders 2018.The fifth Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Honolulu – January 16-18, 2018
        • Pacific Woman Leader: Fealofani Bruun. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.Pacific Women Leaders: Fealofani Bruun
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        • George H.W. Bush, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, listens to a speaker during a 1971 session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. (© Bettmann/Getty Images)In tribute: George H.W. Bush, 41st president
        • U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown and Mrs. Gail Brown arrive in Beautiful Samoa for their inaugural trip. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.U.S. Ambassador and Gail Brown’s inaugural visit to Samoa
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Samoa

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Samoa

U.S. Government Hands Over Faleolo Hospital Expansion Wing to the Samoan Government

U.S. Government Hands Over Faleolo Hospital Expansion Wing to the Samoan Government

Peace Corps Volunteer Group 93 welcomed with an ava ceremony

Peace Corps Volunteer Group 93 welcomed with an ava ceremony

Peace Corps Volunteer Group 93 welcomed with an ava ceremony by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture

U.S. TS Golden Bear donates to the NUS School of Maritime

U.S. TS Golden Bear donates to the NUS School of Maritime

The United States Training Ship Golden Bear (TS Golden Bear) has donated navigation and communication equipment to the National University of Samoa, School of Maritime.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart patrols Samoa EEZ

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart patrols Samoa EEZ

  
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Inaugural Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Samoa.

Inaugural Launch of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Samoa

16 August, 2023 | News

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a global United States Department of State initiative focused on empowering women entrepreneurs, launched its inaugural program in Samoa.…

Group Photo - Participants, Teachers and Parents of the Nofouta Mentoring Program Cohort 1

U.S. Embassy Apia funds Nofouta Mentoring Program, empowering college students in pursuit of STEM and...

31 July, 2023 | News

Apia, Samoa, July 29 – The U.S. Embassy Apia congratulates the Nofouta Mentoring Program for a successful launch of their new program supporting STEAM education…

Embracing the Spirit of Samoa: My Unforgettable Third Visit

Embracing the Spirit of Samoa: My Unforgettable Third Visit

31 July, 2023 | Ambassador, Chargé D’Affaires, News

Stepping foot on Samoan soil always invokes a sense of familiarity, nostalgia, and excitement for all that awaits. Ambassador Tom Udall and Ms. Jill Cooper…

Thank you to the people of Samoa for the warm welcome on this historic trip. I am grateful for your generous hospitality and the chance to visit this beautiful country.

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff in Samoa

25 July, 2023 | Chargé D’Affaires, News

The Second Gentleman of the United States, Mr. Douglas Emhoff landed in Samoa on July 24.  The Government of Samoa welcomed him and greeting him at the Faleolo International Airport…

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks at the White House’s High Holidays Reception on Friday, September 30, 2022 (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith).

Statement from Communications Director Liza Acevedo on Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s Travel to...

20 July, 2023 | News

From Whitehouse.gov. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff will visit Apia, Samoa from July 23 to 24, following his visit to Auckland, New Zealand, where he is…

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Limited Number of Visa Interviews from July 19 – 21

18 July, 2023 | News, Visas

The U.S. Embassy in Apia will be conducting a limited number of visa interviews from July 19 – 21. The online calendar for booking appointments…

Ministry of Police, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Horiuchi, INL Delegation

U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs visits Samoa

12 July, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Apia, SAMOA – Representatives from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) visited Samoa June 28 – June…

U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Noriko Horiuchi welcomes new Peace Corps Trainees.

Peace Corps Volunteer Group 93 welcomed with an ava ceremony by the Ministry of Education, Sports and...

11 July, 2023 | Chargé D’Affaires, News

On Tuesday, July 11, Peace Corps Samoa welcomed its second group of volunteer trainees since the 2020 Global Evacuation due to COVID 19. The 11…

The signing ceremony of a Declaration of Partnership between the Government of Samoa and the Nevada National Guard.

The signing ceremony of a Declaration of Partnership between the Government of Samoa & the Nevada...

11 July, 2023 | Ambassador, News

Samoa becomes the 96th partner nation formally approved through the National Guard State Partnership Program. We are privileged to have General Berry and his esteemed…

U.S. Government Hands Over Faleolo Hospital Expansion Wing to the Samoan Government.

U.S. Government Hands Over Faleolo Hospital Expansion Wing to the Samoan Government

11 July, 2023 | Ambassador, News

Apia, Samoa, July 7, 2023 – Today marks another milestone in the U.S. – Samoa as the United States Government officially hands over the newly built Faleolo Hospital Expansion Wing…

The U.S. brings Gospel Band to Samoa and the Cook Islands

3 July, 2023 | Art & Culture, Events, News

Celebrating the positive impacts of faith and sharing African American style of music (gospel, jazz, blues), the history and origins funded by the U.S. Department…

USAID Deputy Director Ms Betty Chung, Minister of Women, Commnity and Social Development, Honorable Leota Laki Sio, ADRA Samoa Country Director, Sua Julia Wallwork, U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Noriko Horiuchi, and USAID Senior Development Advisor, Michael Glees.

USAID supports climate change resilience, economic growth and the safety and well-being of women and...

9 June, 2023 | Chargé D’Affaires, News

Apia, Samoa – The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Pacific American Fund, has awarded US$532,608.43 to Adventist Disaster Relief Agency (ADRA) Samoa…

Captain Bannister presents to Deputy Vice Chancellor of NUS, Peseta Desmond Lee Hang part of the 8 pallet donation

U.S. TS Golden Bear donates to the NUS School of Maritime.

8 June, 2023 | Chargé D’Affaires, News

The United States Training Ship Golden Bear (TS Golden Bear) has donated navigation and communication equipment to the National University of Samoa, School of Maritime,…

Samoa Independence Day

Samoa Independence Day

1 June, 2023 | Chargé D’Affaires, News

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 31, 2023 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the…

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Regional Workshop.

Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop on Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights

9 May, 2023 | Education, News

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Embracing Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights Regional Workshop. The U.S. Department of State,…

USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations Addressing Climate Adaptation and Resiliency in Communities in Samoa

USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations

9 March, 2023 | News, Press Releases

USAID Awards $1.5 Million to Support Community-Based Organizations Addressing Climate Adaptation and Resiliency in Communities in Samoa. Apia, Samoa – The U.S. government, through the United States…

Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship.

Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Announcement

1 March, 2023 | News

The United States Embassy in Apia is pleased to invite applications from resident nationals of Samoa for the Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program. The Fulbright…

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart arrives to Apia Port. Photo credit: U.S. Department of State.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart patrols Samoa EEZ

21 February, 2023 | News

On the eve of February 13, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Hart picked up two ship-riders; one from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Jennifer…

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