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Sharing the joy of reading. Ambassador Jared Novelly joined Peace Corps Volunteers for story time with students, celebrating the power of books to inspire young minds.
U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly’s first official…
U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly meets with His Highness, the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II, and Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo, following the presentation of his credentials in Apia.
Ambassador Jared Novelly Presents Credentials in…
The cohort on the five-day training program on dengue fever prevention.
U.S. and Samoa Strengthen Health Security Through Training…
U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly
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Jared Novelly
Daniel Tarapacki.
Daniel Tarapacki
Chargé d’affaires
Ambassador
Jared Novelly
Jared Novelly was confirmed by the United States Senate as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue on May 18, 2026.
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U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly
Daniel Tarapacki
Chargé d’affaires
Daniel Tarapacki is a career Foreign Service Officer, currently serving as Deputy Chief of Mission/Chargé d’Affaires in Apia, Samoa, since August 2024.
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Daniel Tarapacki.
U.S. Ambassador Jared Novelly
Ambassador
Jared Novelly
Daniel Tarapacki.
Daniel Tarapacki
Chargé d’affaires
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
Donald J. Trump serves as the 47th President of the United States. He also served as the 45th.
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JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance
Vice President of the United States
JD Vance serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States.
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Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio serves as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
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U.S. Department of State Reports

International Religious Freedom Reports
Report on International Religious Freedom
2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
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2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Country Reports on Terrorism
Country Reports on Terrorism
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Report on International Religious Freedom
2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
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2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Country Reports on Terrorism
Country Reports on Terrorism
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – Reports

Policy & History

Policy

Learn About U.S.-Samoa Policy

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History

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