Week 5: SDHS-MICS 2025 Main Training.

As the lead organization for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) in Samoa, this week staff at the Samoa Bureau of Statistics proudly wore yellow to mark World Breastfeeding Week, showing our support for the health and rights of mothers and babies in Samoa. The theme for 2025, “Enabling Breastfeeding:

The Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) held a handover ceremony on 8 July for IT equipment generously provided by the Australian Government through the Tautai Facility. The equipment, including laptops and a smart whiteboard screen, will support the 2025 Samoa Agriculture Survey (SAS) and further strengthen SBS’s capacity to produce

Strengthening Data Collection through Partnership – Samoa Bureau of Statistics & FAO On 4 July 2025, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was honoured to receive a generouscontribution of IT tablets from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), officially handed over by Mr. Raushan Kumar, FAO Forestry

On 7 July, we officially commenced a two-week training program for enumerators and supervisors of the 2025 Samoa Agriculture Survey (SAS) — a vital national initiative to update Samoa’s agricultural data since the last Census in 2019. The training was officially opened by Government Statistician Leota Aliielua Salani, who reminded

Official Handover of Tablets from the World Food Programme (WFP) On 18 June, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (SBS) was privileged to receive a generous donation of Tablets from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), officially handed over by Ms. Sabine Bongi, Head of the WFP Pacific Area Office,

What a week it’s been! SBS wrapped up Week 63 of Samoa’s Independence Celebration with laughter, unity, and unforgettable fun games! From coconut husking to tug-of-war, our team brought the energy, the smiles, and the Samoan spirit of togetherness. Here’s to 63 years of pride, culture, and freedom – and