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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Samoa was established under the Telecommunications Services Act 1999 with its goal to lead the ICT industry in the country and also the region in broadband communications.

26/11/2025

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VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL ICT POLICY 2025-2030(Tuesday 25th November 2025, at Taumeasina Hotel)-------------------...
25/11/2025

VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON NATIONAL ICT POLICY 2025-2030
(Tuesday 25th November 2025, at Taumeasina Hotel)
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The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has released the Draft National ICT Policy 2025–2030, outlining Samoa’s digital priorities for the next five years. The draft reflects extensive consultations with government ministries, the private sector, and community.

Over the past two decades, Samoa has achieved major ICT progress including near universal mobile coverage, expanded international bandwidth and upgrades to the Samoa National Broadband Highway (SNBH) as one of the national projects. These developments have strengthened digital services and e-government foundations.

However, challenges remain: affordability barriers, rural connectivity gaps, outdated legislation and persistent digital skills shortages.

The new draft policy responds to these issues and builds on national initiatives such as the National Digital Identification System (NDIDS) and the Street Addressing Project, aligning with the Pathway for the Development of Samoa. MCIT acknowledges all stakeholders for their contributions, with special thanks to the Asia Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and Professor Stan Karanasios for technical support.

The policy is guided by principles of inclusion, trust and safety, Fa’asamoa, sustainability, collaboration, responsible data use and strong cybersecurity. It reinforces MCIT’s role in providing national direction while enabling ministries to manage their own ICT systems under shared standards.

It is structured around 5 strategic pillars with its own strategic priorities and Cybersecurity as cross-cutting requirement:

1. Resilient Connectivity and Infrastructure – improving infrastructure, service quality and nationwide access.
2. Digital Economy – supporting MSMEs, e-commerce, data privacy and safer digital payments.
3. Digital Government – delivering secure, citizen-focused services with integrated platforms.
4. Leadership & Governance – strengthening ICT oversight, procurement and regulation.
5. Digital Skills – building capability across schools, communities, the workforce and public service.

A strong monitoring and evaluation framework will ensure annual progress reporting and continued stakeholder engagement. The Draft National ICT Policy 2025–2030 sets a clear, practical direction for expanding access, improving trust in digital systems, enabling economic growth and preparing Samoans with the skills to thrive in a digital world.

Strengthening Samoa’s Readiness for AI RisksThe Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partner...
12/11/2025

Strengthening Samoa’s Readiness for AI Risks

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in partnership with UNDP in Samoa, Cook Islands, Tokelau & Niue, is taking action to address the fast-growing risks linked to Artificial Intelligence, including cyberattacks, fraud, and misinformation.

A two-day technical workshop will be held in Apia on 13–14 November 2025, bringing together experts, government agencies, and regional partners to build awareness, share knowledge, and develop practical strategies for AI trust and safety.

Day 1:
Focus on understanding emerging AI risks and their impact on e-commerce, payment systems, and digital public infrastructure.

Day 2:
Collaborative planning to develop AI assurance frameworks, strengthen authentication and data provenance, and identify national and regional priorities.

Expected Outcomes:
• Improved understanding of AI-related threats
• Draft action plans to safeguard digital systems
• Clear priorities for continued collaboration between MCIT, UNDP, and partners

MCIT remains committed to ensuring Samoa is prepared for the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven future.



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08/11/2025

Samoa One Government Portal - Official Demo Video:

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is pleased to share the Official Demo Video of the Samoa One Government Portal; a single digital platform that connects citizens, businesses, and government services in one place.

This initiative marks a key milestone in advancing Samoa’s digital transformation journey towards a more efficient, accessible, and connected public service.

MCIT Hosts GovStack Workshop in Partnership with ITUThe Ministry of Communications and Information Technology proudly ho...
01/11/2025

MCIT Hosts GovStack Workshop in Partnership with ITU

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology proudly hosted a two-day GovStack Workshop in Samoa, (30 & 31 October 2025) delivered in collaboration with our development partners, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

This workshop marks another important step in strengthening government digital capabilities, fostering shared understanding on digital building blocks, and supporting our journey toward a more efficient, inclusive, and innovative public service.

Fa’afetai tele to ITU and all participants for your valuable contributions toward advancing Samoa’s digital transformation agenda. 🇼🇸✨

PRESS RELEASE - SAMOA ONE GOVERNMENT PORTAL The Government of Samoa is pleased to announce the official soft launch of t...
31/10/2025

PRESS RELEASE - SAMOA ONE GOVERNMENT PORTAL

The Government of Samoa is pleased to announce the official soft launch of the One-Government Portal.

A centralized digital platform designed to bring together all government services and information in one secure and easily accessible location. The launch was held on 31 October 2025 at the TATTE Conference Centre in Sogi. The soft launch follows an announcement by the Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Hon. Agaseata Tanuvasa Valelio Tanuvasa Peto, during his address to Parliament earlier in the week, where he highlighted the portal as a key milestone in the Government’s ongoing Digital Transformation Strategy. The Keynote Address was delivered by Acting Prime Minister Hon. Toelupe Maoiautele Poumulinuku Onesemo, and attended by Cabinet Ministers, Associate Ministers, Chief Executive Officers, and development partners.

About the One-Government Portal:
The One-Government Portal serves as a unified gateway for citizens, businesses, and government employees to access essential information, services, and official documents. It simplifies the process of navigating multiple departmental websites and enhances public service delivery through a single, integrated platform.

Key features and benefits include:
• A central directory for all government information and services.
• Support for government employees through access to training materials, digital libraries, induction programs, and online learning modules on topics such as cybersecurity and professional development.
• 24/7 availability, enabling users to access resources and services anytime, anywhere, without the need to visit multiple offices.

Implementation and Future Development:
The initiative is co-led by the Office of the Public Service Commission and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, with key contributions from the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Ministry of Finance.

The next phase of development will focus on integrating online services, allowing users to submit and receive applications, access documents, and obtain service information from multiple government agencies through a single online platform. This integration will strengthen inter-departmental collaboration, ensure secure processing, and enable online verification of applications.

Advancing Digital Governance:
The portal also supports evidence-based governance by improving data accessibility, promoting transparency, and enabling more informed decision-making. It marks a major step toward building a more efficient, transparent, and accessible public service system for Samoa.

“The One-Government Portal represents a significant step forward in modernizing public service delivery in Samoa,” said Hon. Agaseata Tanuvasa Valelio Tanuvasa Peto. “It ensures that government services are more accessible, efficient, and responsive to the needs of our citizens while fostering greater collaboration among government agencies.”

The Government of Samoa encourages all citizens and stakeholders to explore the new platform at www.mygov.gov.ws

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🌐 FINAL CALL to All Businesses & Private Sector Leaders! Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Cyber Week 2025 highlight event — ...
27/10/2025

🌐 FINAL CALL to All Businesses & Private Sector Leaders!

Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Cyber Week 2025 highlight event — empowering Samoa’s businesses to stay secure in today’s fast-changing digital world! 💻🔒

📅 Date: Tuesday, 28th October 2025
🕣 Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
📍 Venue: TATTE Convention Centre (Level 2), Sogi

Join us as we bring together industry experts, IT professionals, and business leaders for an action-packed day of insights, discussions, and hands-on learning.

🎤 Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies in Samoa
⭐ Meet our Panelists:

🔹Fa’asootauloa Sam Saili, SkyEye Pacific
🔹Alex Abraham, National Bank of Samoa
🔹Suetenna Loia, ByteWatchers
🔹Leiataualesa Jobenz Manoa, WebSafe Samoa

⭐ Meet our Moderator:

🔹Leota Sarai Tevita, National University of Samoa

Expect engaging discussions, real-world strategies, and practical guidance designed especially for Samoa’s Private Sector and SMEs.

Let’s build a safer, smarter, and more secure Samoa together! For more info, contact us at [email protected]

🇼🇸 PRESS RELEASESamoa’s Cyber Week 2025: Protecting Our Future, Empowering Our People📅 26 – 31 October 2025📍 TATTE Confe...
26/10/2025

🇼🇸 PRESS RELEASE
Samoa’s Cyber Week 2025: Protecting Our Future, Empowering Our People

📅 26 – 31 October 2025
📍 TATTE Conference Centre, Apia

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) proudly announces Samoa’s Cyber Week 2025, a national event running from Sunday 26 to Friday 31 October 2025, under the theme “Protecting Our Future, Empowering Our People.”

Cyber Week 2025 will unite Government, Development Partners, the Private Sector, and Communities in a shared commitment to strengthen Samoa’s digital resilience, promote online safety, and empower citizens to take ownership of their digital future.

🌐 About Cyber Week 2025

Since its inception in 2022, Samoa’s Cyber Week has become a national platform to raise cyber awareness, strengthen capacity, and promote responsible digital practices. This year’s edition is particularly significant as it celebrates:
🚀The launch of the One Government Portal – www.mygov.gov.ws
🛠️The advancement of the GovStack initiative, in partnership with the ITU to enhance interoperability and scalability in government digital services.
👾The continued uplift of technical cyber capacity of local IT practitioners in partnership with the RAPID team

📅 Programme Highlights

Sunday 26 October – Opening Ceremony
🙏The week begins with a cultural and spiritual celebration integrating fa’asamoa and technology, reflecting Samoa’s values of respect, community, and faith in the digital age.

Monday 27 October – Cyber Awareness & Youth Engagement
🎤 Panel: "Online Safety for Schools and Communities" with MWCSD, OOTR, a Samoa Youth Entrepreneur, and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner.
🔹 Presentations by SamCERT, RAPID, the Ministry of Police and Prisons, and Samoa IT Association.
🔹 Talavou Cyber student presentations from NUS + Lite Cyber Training - Red Team scenarios and a special session with Meta.
🔹 Technical Track Begins: Threat Hunt Refreshers for IT practitioners led by RAPID and SamCERT

Tuesday 28 October – Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
🎤 Panel: “Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies in Samoa” with NBS, SkyEye Pacific, Bytewatchers, and WebSafe Samoa
🔹 Presentations by RAPID and Bytewatchers on common cyber threats and defensive strategies.
🔹 Hands-on cyber simulations and tabletop exercises for technical participants.
🔹 Continued technical threat hunting scenarios and training of the Technical Stream.

Wednesday 29 October – Advanced Threat Exercises
🔹 Full-day technical simulation led by RAPID and SamCERT.

Thursday 30 October – GovStack and Digital Transformation
🎤 Key Session: “Samoa’s Digital Transformation Journey.”
🔹 Workshop led by ITU and SamCERT on GovStack tools, service design, and building block architecture.
🔹 Participants will explore “as-is” and “to-be” user journeys to develop future-ready digital services.

Friday 31 October – Closing & Launch
🎉 Presentation of Service Design projects and Business Requirements Documents.
🎯 Official Launch of the One Government Portal (www.mygov.gov.ws)
💬 Networking session for government, industry, and development partners to close the 2025 Cyber week.

💡 Outcomes and Impact

By the end of Cyber Week 2025, Samoa will have:
✅ Increased national awareness of cybersecurity and online safety.
✅ Strengthened government and technical capacity in cyber defence and digital transformation.
✅ Greater youth engagement and public participation.
✅ A co-developed framework for digital government applications based on GovStack principles.
✅ Enhanced understanding of Samoa’s Digital Transformation Strategy and Smart Island initiatives
🤝 Partners and Support

Cyber Week 2025 is made possible through collaboration with:
🇦🇺 Australian Government (DFAT)
🌐 International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
🏦 World Bank
👾 Cyber RAPID Programme.
🇳🇿 NCSC-NZ
📡 Local partners including Samoa Information Technology Association - SITA, Office Of The Regulator - Samoa, Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development, and The National University of Samoa

📣 Join the Movement

Follow the Ministry’s social media pages throughout the week for live coverage, interviews, and daily highlights.
Together, let’s Protect Our Future and Empower Our People as we build a safer, smarter, and more connected Samoa.

ℹ️For more information please contact [email protected].


SamCERT Radio 2AP & TV 9

Our Talavou Cyber Poem Competition Winner is 🏆 Marthina Solia 🏆🗣️ Our winner will be given the opportunity to read her p...
24/10/2025

Our Talavou Cyber Poem Competition Winner is 🏆 Marthina Solia 🏆

🗣️ Our winner will be given the opportunity to read her poem at our Cyber Week Opening Ceremony this Sunday!

We thank everyone who participated and sent in their poems, our SamCERT team will be in touch for how to uplift your consolation prizes 🎁

Our next line up for our second Panel Discussion 🗣️⭐ Theme: Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies in Samoa⭐Bringing toge...
24/10/2025

Our next line up for our second Panel Discussion 🗣️

⭐ Theme: Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies in Samoa⭐

Bringing together industry experts, IT professionals and business leaders to share best practices and offer actionable guidance to our Private Sector!

Reach out to [email protected] for more information ℹ️


SamCERT Radio 2AP & TV 9

Our 👾Cyber Week 👾 is coming up next week! Here's a first look at our amazing lineup for our first Panel Discussion 🗣️⭐ T...
23/10/2025

Our 👾Cyber Week 👾 is coming up next week!

Here's a first look at our amazing lineup for our first Panel Discussion 🗣️

⭐ Theme: Online Safety in Schools & Communities ⭐

Creating opportunities for dialogues and practical outcomes for our Youth! 💫

Reach out to [email protected] for more information ℹ️



SamCERT Radio 2AP & TV 9

❗UPDATE ❗🌐 TALAVOU CYBER POETRY COMPETITION 2025 – CLOSED✨We will be reviewing all our entries and will announce our win...
20/10/2025

❗UPDATE ❗

🌐 TALAVOU CYBER POETRY COMPETITION 2025 – CLOSED✨

We will be reviewing all our entries and will announce our winning poem soon!

Thank you to our amazing Cyber Youth Champs for participating 💪

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October is Cyber Awareness Month, and as we head into Cyber Week, this is your last chance to send in your entries for the Talavou Cyber Poetry Competition 2025! 💻💙

📅 Submission Deadline: Thursday, 23rd October 2025 (Submit no later than 5pm)
🏆 Winners Announced: Friday, 24th October 2025
🎤 Winning Poem Presentation: Sunday, 26th October 2025 during the Cyber Week Opening

We’re calling on all college and university students of Samoa — don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to showcase your creativity and help build a Cyber Safe Samoa!

Your poem should be based on the theme:
“Our Youth and a Cyber Safe Samoa”

Let your words inspire action:
💡 Upsize Your Password
💡 Uphold Your Privacy
💡 Update Your Apps & Software
💡 Upgrade to Two-Factor Authentication

📩 Send your entries to [email protected] before the deadline!

Let’s secure Samoa’s digital future 🖋️

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