Ministry of Customs

30/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

22/05/2026

On Wednesday, 20th May 2026, we celebrated the hardworking individuals behind recruitment, staff development, workplace support, employee wellbeing, and so much more.

Human Resources plays an important role in empowering people to grow, lead and contribute meaningfully to public service.

Happy International HR Day 2026 to all HR professionals continuing to make a difference behind the scenes every day.

21/05/2026

PACIFIC WOMENS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PWPDP SAMOA 2026.

21/05/2026

19/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE

NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMS MINISTER VISITS SAMOA TO ADVANCE REGIONAL BORDER SECURITY COOPERATION

Apia, Samoa | 18 May 2026

The Government of Samoa welcomed the official visit of New Zealand’s Minister of Customs, the Honourable Casey Costello, from 17 to 19 May 2026, as part of ongoing regional engagement to strengthen cooperation in combating transnational serious and organised crime across the Pacific.

During her visit, the Honourable Casey Costello toured the Apia Port, where she was briefed on Samoa’s customs and border management operations, including measures aimed at strengthening border security and preventing the movement of illicit goods and drugs into Samoa and the wider Pacific region.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Customs, together with representatives from the Samoa Ports Authority, provided insights into current operational procedures, enforcement efforts, and collaborative initiatives that support regional security and trade facilitation.

The visit also served as an opportunity to further reinforce the longstanding partnership between Samoa and New Zealand, particularly in areas relating to customs cooperation, information sharing, and regional law enforcement coordination.

Following the port visit, Minister Costello met with Samoa’s Minister of Customs, the Honourable Masinalupe Leatuavao Makesi Pisi, to discuss shared priorities and continued collaboration in addressing emerging border security challenges facing the Pacific region.

The Government of Samoa acknowledges the valued support and partnership of the Government of New Zealand in promoting safer borders and strengthening regional cooperation.

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18/05/2026

IGNITING LEARNING, BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND STRENTHENING CAPACITY

CONTINUOUS LEARNING/KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSION ONE

On Friday, 15th May 2026, the Ministry successfully conducted its first Continuous Learning/Knowledge Sharing Session, following Management’s approval to reintroduce the initiative as part of the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to staff professional development and continuous learning.

The session was attended by staff from various divisions across the Ministry and provided a platform for officers who recently attended trainings, workshops and other capacity building activities to share key learnings, experiences and professional insights with fellow staff members. Presentations delivered during the session covered a range of important areas including Financial Investigative Techniques, Narcotic Detector Dog Handling, Supply Chain Integrity, Trade Controls and Monitoring Measures, as well as Energy Performance Standards and Refrigerant Management relating to Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Equipment.

Senior Management extends its sincere appreciation to all presenters and participants whose enthusiasm and contributions made the session both meaningful and successful. With a strong start to the programme, it is expected that knowledge-sharing sessions will continue as part of ongoing efforts to foster professional growth, collaboration, teamwork and a culture of continuous learning across the Ministry.

18/05/2026

08/05/2026

FAAMANUIAGA MO TINĀ UMA O SAMOA.

06/05/2026

JOINT PRESS RELEASE

MINISTER OF CUSTOMS LEADS SAMOA'S DELEGATION TO THE JOINT HEADS OF PACIFIC SECURITY (JHoPS) CONFERENCE IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA