Tala Fou · News & events
Latest news, ministerial engagements, consultations and events from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour.
As the 68th WIPO General Assemblies near conclusion, Samoa's Minister Fata Ryan Schuster departs Geneva for trade and labour engagements in New Zealand - strengthening labour mobility partnerships for Samoan workers - while the delegation concludes its WIPO work in Geneva.
Samoa's delegation met WIPO Director General Daren Tang at the 68th WIPO Assemblies, deepening partnership on the Samoan Tatau Project, WIPO Green climate adaptation, education technology, and regional IP leadership - with Samoa set to host key WIPO workshops and a Pacific IP conference.
Pacific Island Forum Countries united in Geneva ahead of the 68th WIPO General Assemblies, with Samoa's Minister Fata Ryan Schuster delivering the Pacific Joint Statement — reaffirming the region's priorities on traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, and an inclusive global IP system.
The Honourable Fata Ryan Schuster is leading Samoa's delegation at the 68th WIPO General Assemblies in Geneva, advancing priorities on traditional knowledge, cultural expressions and the protection of Samoa's Tatau.
Four new Commissioners have begun their three-year tenure with the Samoa Competition and Consumer Commission following the signing of their contracts at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour.
Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour, the Honourable Fata Ryan Schuster, is leading Samoa's tripartite delegation at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, 1–12 June 2026.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour has marked the official handover of a Technical Assistant from the Tautai Program to support the review of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Act 1990, undertaken by Fuimaono Sarona Ponifasio with funding from the Australian Government.
The Apprenticeship, Employment and Labour Market Division hosted the Grade 2 Trade Testing Scheme for Carpentry and Joinery at the National University of Samoa, where fourteen local carpenters completed upgrading, theory and practical assessments toward Trade Test Certification.
MCIL commemorated the second annual World Metrology Day on 20 May 2026 at Lava Hotel under the theme "Metrology — Building Trust in Policy Making." The celebration brought together government ministries, private sector partners and community stakeholders to highlight the role of accurate measurement in fair trade, consumer safety and Samoa's economic development.
