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Strengthening Samoa’s Cyber Defenses

Huge congratulations to our MCIT team Athena Matalavea, Ronaldo Pose, and Corretti Uesiliana for representing Samoa at the two-day Regional Cyberdrill Exercise in Papua New Guinea (30–31 July 2026) Their participation in this intensive hands-on drill helps sharpen our national…

Policy and Regulations Forum for the Pacific (PRFP)

MCIT is proud to represent Samoa at the APT Policy and Regulation Forum for the Pacific (PRFP) in Funafuti, Tuvalu. Our very own Mr. Gene Kaleuati (ACEO, Policy Development & Planning) is representing the Ministry and taking the lead on…

Pacific Cyber Week 2026 | Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

The Associate Minister Afioga Leilua Sagato Karene and Magele Timothy Fata (ACEO) of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Samoa are attending **Pacific Cyber Week 2026** in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The event brings together Pacific Governments…

Closing of Successful Threat Hunting Training

Today, we had the honour of welcoming the Australian High Commissioner his Excellency Will Robinson to our closing ceremony, marking the completion of an intensive Threat Hunting Training facilitated by the Cyber RAPID team. Over the past five days, participants…

Cyber Threat Hunting Training – Completed

From February 5th–7th and 10th–11th, we had an intensive and hands-on Threat Hunting Training facilitated by Cyber RAPID and SamCERT. This training provided participants with the necessary skills to systematically detect and analyze cyber threats within their networks. Key Learning…

Celebrating a Year of Achievements and Gratitude

Today, we gathered for a heartfelt thanksgiving service with the Minister of Communications and IT, the three esteemed heads of the Sector, and the Clerk of the Parliament House, along with their dedicated staff. As we conclude a successful 2024,…

The Smart Island Project Equipment Handover Ceremony

Friday 13th December 2024 - The Smart Island Project Equipment Handover Ceremony was held at the Fonofaavae Office, Manono Uta, marking a key milestone for Aiga le Tai. Led by MCIT in partnership with ITU and FAO, key initiatives included creating digital hubs to connect Manono Tai globally, providing tools and training for online learning, and fostering innovative solutions in disaster management and agriculture, progressing towards the goal of a Resilient Samoa.

National Cybersecurity Strategy Consultation

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the World Bank, successfully conducted a review workshop on the Cybersecurity Strategy for Samoa! This new strategy aims to build upon the significant achievements of the Government of Samoa…

Farewell Service and Sunday Lunch at CHOGM Media Center

We held a heartfelt farewell service and enjoyed a wonderful Sunday lunch at the CHOGM Media Center. Minister of ICT, Honourable Toelupe Onesemo, expressed gratitude to all participants for their contributions during this special occasion. We were honored to have…