The UN congratulates the new Government of the Independent State of Samoa

The United Nations in Samoa congratulates Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa for becoming the first woman Prime Minister of the Independent State of Samoa and wishes the new Cabinet a successful mission in serving the people of Samoa.

The United Nations expresses its appreciation to Hon. Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi and his team for their commitment to the UN values and their contribution to Samoa’s success story and our longstanding partnership.

The Cabinet Ministers 2021

Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa

• Prime Minister
• Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Samoa Public Commission

Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio

• Deputy Prime Minister
• Customs and Revenue

Laauli Leuatea Polataivao

• Agriculture and Fisheries

Olo Fiti Vaai

• Works, Transport and Infrastructure

Faumuina Asi Pauli Wayne Fong

• Commerce, Industry and Labour

Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo

• Ministry of Finance

Matamua Vasati Pulufana

• Justice and Courts Administration

Lefau Harry Schuster

• Police and Prisons

Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster

• Natural Resources and Environment

Valasi Toogamaga Tafito

• Ministry of Health

Seuula Ioane

• Ministry of Education Sports and Culture

Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo

• Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

Leota Laki Lamositele

• Women, Community and Social Development

The new Associate Ministers for 2021-2026.

Manuleleua Paletasala Talitau Tovale

• Associate Minister of Prime Minister Office & Cabinet 

Masinalupe Makesi Masinalupe

• Associate Minister of Customs and Revenue

Vaele Paiaaua Iona Paiaaua Sekuini

• Associate Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries

Niuava Eti L. Malolo

• Associate Minister of Works & Infrastructure

Lagaaia Ti'atuau Tufuga

• Associate Minister of Commerce, Industry & Labour & Private Enterprises

Tea To'oala Peato

• Associate Minister of Health

Fepulea'i Fa'asavalu Faimata Su'a

• Associate Minister of Police & Prisons

Agaseata Valelio Tanuvasa Peto

• Associate Minister of Education, Sports & Culture

Magele Sekati Fiaui

• Associate Minister of Communication, Information & Technology

Seuamuli Fasi Toma

• Associate Minister of Women & Social Development

Fesolai Apulu Tusiupu Tuigamala

• Associate Minister of Justice and Courts Administration