U.S. Embassy in Samoa
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Samoa
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Samoa updates entry rules requiring measles vaccination amid regional outbreak
The Samoa Ministry of Health has issued a Special Travel Advisory that updates entry requirements for travelers in response to a recent rise in measles cases.
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U.S. Embassy warns public against false Diversity Visa 2027 registration claims
The U.S. Embassy in Samoa has issued a warning regarding false reports about the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program.
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Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 8.7 quake off Kamchatka
A tsunami threat alert has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship opens for Pacific Island professionals
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is accepting applications from mid-career professionals from Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands who are currently living in Australia.
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Peace Corps sends new volunteers for English literacy program in Samoa
On Monday, July 14, twelve new U.S. Peace Corps English Literacy trainees arrived in Samoa to start a two-year program with the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC).
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Peace Corps launches Ridge-to-Reef Resilient Samoa project
The U.S. Peace Corps Samoa Office has launched a five-year environmental initiative named Ridge-to-Reef Resilient Samoa.
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BridgeUSA offers scholarships for summer work travel in the United States
The BridgeUSA Ambassador Scholarship Fund offers an opportunity for university students from selected countries to travel to the United States during their summer break.
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Nevada National Guard partners with Samoa for law enforcement skill enhancement
The Nevada National Guard (NVNG) has announced a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) with the Samoa Prison and Corrections Services.
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US Embassy partners with Samoa Ports Authority for cybersecurity exchange
The United States Embassy, in collaboration with the Nevada National Guard (NVNG), has conducted a four-day cybersecurity exchange with the Samoa Ports Authority (SPA) in Apia, Samoa.
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Nevada National Guard strengthens ties with Samoa through emergency response training
The Nevada National Guard visited Samoa from February 17-21, 2025, to continue its collaboration with the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA).
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Fulbright scholarship opens applications for Samoan students seeking Master's degrees
The U.S. Embassy in Apia has announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Program.