Samoa News Samoa Hotels Tourist Information Yellow Pages Samoa History Manu Samoa Articles Samoan Tattoos Flora & Fauna Sports Samoa Links Contact Wedding wishes from Samoa 18-05 My name is Giulia Mazzeti and I am a 22 years old Italian student in London. On the 23th of June I am going to married with the love of my live and as a surprise present for my fianc� on our ... More Why do corrupt politicians get to enjoy theft and enjoy public respect? 20-11 With the damage they do, shouldn't they be pulled down from their high offices, ripped from their luxury cars and thrown into the streets without their shoes and made to face the victims of t... More Samoa gets first female deputy police chief 4-05-2018 - RNZI. Monalisa Tia'i Nafo'i is the first woman to be appointed as the deputy police chief in Samoa. Her appointment to second in command comes after 14 years in the force. She was ap... More A Samoan view of Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker 30-03-2018 - badlefthook.com Samoa?s Seti Afoa is the only broadcaster from his country in Wales for the big heavyweight championship unification bout. He spoke to BBC Sport about the country?s ... More 110 more dengue cases in Samoa over holidays 23 jan 2018 - RNZI. Samoa's health ministry says 110 cases of dengue fever were confirmed over the Christmas and New Year period, but there have been no further deaths. The government said the c... More Samoa govt says it could bring back corporal punishment 5 dec. 2017 - RNZI. The Samoan government has again raised the prospect of making corporal punishment legal again. Corporal punishment was abolished many years ago in Samoa but the government ha... More Another village in Samoa bans Chinese shops 4 nov. 2017 - RNZI. The Samoan village of Iva has joined the list of villages, banning Chinese-owned shops from operating within their area. Three village councils this year have banned Chinese ... More Samoa opposition MP claims the govt is broke 29 sept 2017 - RNZI. Olo told the Samoa Observer recent increases in immigration related fees, such as passport costs and visitor permits, are clear signs the government needs revenue. Earlier t... More Samoa police chief says time to put differences aside 23 march 2017 - RNZI. There was tight security today at the venue for a reconciliation between Fuiavailili and other senior police staff as the formerly suspended commander returned to work. The... More Children as young as 7 working in Samoa, report claims 11-03-2017 - RNZI. Children as young as 7 are working on the streets of Samoa's capital, according to the International Labour Organisation. Its study found children are working on the streets o... More Live streaming exploration of deepwater areas of Samoa 19 feb. 2017 - hawaii.edu On February 16, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ship Okeanos Explorer will begin its 2017 American Samoa Expedition to explore unknown and poorly known... More School results in Samoa under scrutiny 16-01-2017 RadioNZ. Hundreds of final year students in Samoa are waiting for a recount of their exam marks. Most of the Year 13 students scored zero for their internal assessments which could le... More Ia manuia le Kilisimasi ma le tausaga fou The WSAMOA-Team wishes all visitors and all Samoans around the world a Merry Christmas and Happy Newjaar 2017, Johanni, Maurice and Tim More Miss Samoa vows to make country proud 1 dec 2016 - SamoaObserver Miss Samoa Priscilla Paleagaese Olano is ready to do her best to make Samoa proud tomorrow night during the grand finale of the 2016 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant. As... More Tesla and SolarCity Offer a Glimpse of the Future in American Samoa 1 dec. 2016 - triplepundit. Life in the South Pacific is rife with challenges: isolation, volatile weather, scarce economic opportunities and expensive energy. Such factors contribute to American S... More New Zealand?s latest earthquake could trigger a mega-quake 14 nov. 2016 - newscientist.com. New Zealand is continuing to shake after being hit by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake, and there are fears the underground stress could set off even bigger tremors nearb... More American Samoa to upgrade immigration system 3-nov.2016 - RNZ. American Samoa is upgrading its immigration data system that will, among other things, help track overstayers. The upgrade is funded by $US250,000 in bonds from the American Sa... More Elegi, a millionaire?s meal back in the days 20 oct. 2016 - SamoaObserver. Peleiupu Soifuaga still smiles. At 89 years old, her life is one well lived. Originally from the village of Patamea, Savai?i, she now resides at Vaitele-Uta. ... More National bird of Samoa threatened with extinction 6-oct.2016 - asiapacificreport.nz. Scientists in Samoa have issued a dire warning about the fate of the national bird, which features on the country?s bank notes and coins. Acccording to ABC New... More Samoa hit by hail storm so rare residents thought it was a hoax 19 sept. 2016 - theguardian.com. amoa has been hit by a hail storm so rare that it was believed to be a hoax by many of the island?s inhabitants. The tropical nation of Samoa lies in the Pacific... More Making it big, plantation style 15 sept. 2016 - SamoaObserver. Working from dawn till dusk, the couple grow a variety of crops on their land before selling them at their road-side market. ?My husband works really hard in the p... More Pacific police get NZ training 22-08-2016 - RNZI. A recent leadership programme held in Auckland will be beneficial for police in Pacific island nations. Senior officers from around the Pacific explored effective leadership s... More Samoa police cracking down on youth gangs 29-07-2016 - RNZI. The police in Samoa have kicked off a Safe City Operation by investigating dozens of youths thought to be involved in gangs. They say the youths are threatening the safety of ... More Samoan villages to benefit from climate change grant 13-07-2016 - RNZI. 120 Samoan villages will be shown capacity building skills for climate change as part of a 242 thousand US dollar grant awarded to Samoa's umbrella group for non governmental org... More Samoa newspaper coverage of death found disrespectful 30-06-2016 - RNZI. The Samoa Ombudsman says the Samoa Observer's coverage of the death of transgender woman Jeanine Tuivaiki was disrespectful. Maiava Iulai Toma cited Article 1 of the UN Declar... More Former netballer and mum of four selected to represent Manu Sina Samoa 17-06-2016 - Stuff.co.nz. Remarkable is the only way to describe the sporting achievements of Gene Solia-Gibb. The Wainuiomata mother of four boys has had a distinguished netball career, represe... More The changing face of the Samoa language 05-06-2016 - RNZI. The arrival of missionaries and consuls, foreign diplomats, to Samoa in the mid-18th and early 19th centuries amplified the Samoan language and cultural contact with Western civi... More 400th anniversary of first European contact with Tonga 24-05-2016 - RNZI. It's 400 years since Tonga had its first contact with European explorers. In 1615, an expedition led by two explorers, Willem Schouten and Jacob Le Maire, set off from The Net... More P.M. pushes ahead with Constitution amendment 21-05-2016 - SamoaObserver. Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa?ilele Malielegaoi, has reaffirmed his government?s intention to amend the Constitution to make Christianity the official religion of Samoa. ... More Panama Papers investigation: 'NZ absolutely, conclusively is a tax haven' 09-05-2016 - tvnz.co.nz. Tens of thousands of Panama Papers documents reveal how New Zealand, Niue, The Cook Islands and Samoa have become prime destinations for the rich to hide their financial se... More Samoa police charge 22 students over brawls 06-05-2016 - RNZI. The police in Samoa have charged 22 students over recent fights involving several schools. The students are from Avele and Malua Fou College as well as the USP Alafua Campus a... More Tropical Cyclone Amos Rapidly Intensifying; Will Impact Samoa, American Samoa This Weekend 22 april 2016 - Weather.com. Rapidly intensifying Tropical Cyclone Amos will make a close pass to Samoa and American Samoa this weekend and may be the strongest tropical cyclone to brush the island... More Record loss at a casino 24-02-2016 - RNZI. It has come to our attention that one of the most famous rugby players in Samoa has lost an astronomical sum in a casino. He left over $200,000 in the Mega Joker slot free, the casino representatives were kind enough to pay him a cab to the hotel. Samoa launches new alcohol and drug court 18-02-2016 - RNZI. Samoa has launched its Alcohol and Drugs Court with hope it will reduce the number of alcohol and drug related crimes. It will be headed by the first locally-appointed female ... More Lack of zika awareness in American Samoa 01-02-2016 - RNZI. The mosquito-borne disease has been linked to thousands of severe birth defects in Brazil, although there is no definitive proof zika was the cause. Our American Samoa corresp... More Samoa women trial parliament to debate same sex marriage 18-01-2016 - RNZI. Samoa's general election's females candidates will go into a mock parliament this Wednesday debating the issue of same sex marriage. A workshop organised by the Samoa Ala Mai ... More Fire destroys flea market in Samoa's capital 17-01-2016 - RNZI. he main flea market in Samoa's capital, Apia, has been destroyed by fire. Our correspondent, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia, says the market caught fire at about 6pm on Saturday nig... More Mother, soldier, here to help students of Siumu, Afega 11-01-2016 - Samoaobserver. A Samoan mother and soldier currently serving in the United States Army is in Apia this week for a very special purpose. Mrs. Sorepa Thomas, ?a product of Siumu and A... More America?s Got Talent singer in Samoa 4-jan-2016 - Sobserver. America?s Got Talent semi finalist Paul Ieti had a lot to share while back in Samoa and visiting his father?s family in Sapini, Faga, Savai'i. Mr. Ieti said the last time... More Ia manuia le Kilisimasi ma le tausaga fou The WSAMOA-Team wishes all visitors and all Samoans around the world a Merry Christmas and Happy Newjaar More American Samoa's status hangover of 'Jim Crow' laws - lawyer 24-12-2015 - RNZI. A lawyer representing a group of five American Samoans hoping to take their case for United States citizenship to the Supreme Court says it's time for the territory to be treated... More Samoa encouraged by dengue fever vaccine 10-dec.-2015 - RNZI. Samoa's Ministry of Health says it's encouraging to hear the world's first vaccine against dengue fever has been approved for use in Mexico. The French pharmaceutical compan... More Fa'a Samoa ? island families come together to combat NCDs 29-oct. 2015 - WHO.int. n a creative new initiative to improve health and save lives in villages across Samoa, women's groups are mobilizing their communities to prevent and control noncommunicable... More Kiwi man dies saving children in Samoa 16-10-2015 - Stuff.co.nz. A New Zealander sacrificed his life to save a group of children in Samoa, shoving them out of the path of a car, a friend says. Auckland man Christopher Limu was killed... More Urgent attention demanded 6-oct.-2015 - SamoaObserver. A Norwegian woman who was attacked by an escaped prisoner has called on the government to act now without delay to address the string of crimes including rape that are ... More Samoa police not planning charges over boy's death 22-09-2015 - RNZI. Police are investigating the incident in Siumu where the boy was shot in the head by his 10-year-old cousin. Egon Keil says the 12-gauge shotgun was unregistered and there wer... More Tragedy before trip to Samoa for young athletes 10 september 2015 - Stuff.co.nz. Personal tragedy rocked a team of young Wellington throwers two weeks before a major competition. After months of training at a converted horse paddock in Woburn... More Samoan report clarifies rights confusion 25-10-2015 - RNZI. The acting head of the United Nations Human Rights Office in the Pacific says Samoa's first Human Rights Review may help the people realise that culture can take human rights int... More 18th Airborne Corps gets new command sergeant major 17 aug. 2015 - Fayobserver. Command Sgt. Maj. Isaia Vimoto is moving on from Fort Bragg, but officials said he'll leave a lasting impression on the post. Vimoto relinquished his responsibilities i... More Daughter honours her late father in a very unique way 10-aug. 2015 - SamoaObserver. In remembrance of her late father, Tautualeau, on Fathers? Day, Ulu had her malu done in his memory. She is dedicating the malu to him, saying it compliments her dad?s... More Samoa hopes for new sevens coach by end of week 1 august 2015 - RNZI. Eight people were interviewed by an independant panel, with 29 having initially applied for the vacancy. Among the candidates is interim coach Fata'ali'i Milovale, former F... More Memorable scenes from Samoa created by the All Blacks' visit must be repeated 13-07-2015 - Stuff.Co.NZ. Along the bumpy 40-minute drive from Apia to Faleolo Airport, rugby games are taking place in more than 20 village front yards. Hundreds of shirtless men and boys make... More Samoa to amend Village Fono Act 6 july 2015 - Radionz. The Samoan government is proposing a change to village by-laws to help curb rising levels of domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse in village communities. Prime Min... More Here?s your captain, Samoa! 29-june-2015 - SamoaObserver. fisa Treviranus is the new captain of the Manu Samoa. He will lead the men in blue out on to Apia Park on Wednesday 8 July when Manu Samoa takes on the All Blacks f... More Samoa on high alert from deadly virus ahead of All Blacks Test 18 june 2015 - TVNZ. Samoa is on high alert for a fatal strain of dengue that has hit neighbouring American Samoa. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the island nation in three weeks wh... More American Samoa citizenship ruling welcomed 10-07-2015 - RNZI. Aumua says now that a federal court has ruled, it is up to American Samoans living in the islands to decide the issue of citizenship. The congresswoman says Friday's historic de... More Samoa celebrates 53 years of Independence 1 june 2015 - RNZI. The Prime Minister of Tonga, the Ulu of Tokelau and the Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa are among the dignatories attending today's celebrations. The traditional malae ... More Rugby Maestro urges children to eat healthy 27-05-2015 - SamoaObserver. Rugby Maestro, Waisale Serevi, urged children of Samoa Primary School at Vailele to live a healthy life. ?That was how I survived 21 years of international rugby,? he... More How Can Tiny Samoa Dominate The NFL? 22-05-2015 - Forbes. When University of Washington Defensive Tackle Danny Shelton arrived for the NFL Draft in Chicago wearing traditional Samoan dress and almost choked the life out of Commissione... More American Samoa citizenship ruling welcomed 10-07-2015 - RNZI. Aumua says now that a federal court has ruled, it is up to American Samoans living in the islands to decide the issue of citizenship. The congresswoman says Friday's historic de... More Pure Samoa score win, keep their volleyball finals hopes alive 18-05-2015 - Stuff.co.nz. Pure Samoa kept themselves in contention for a finals berth and the Woodbourne Cannons extended their lead at the top of the standings in premier grade volleyball, played ... More Nine jailed in Samoa over compensation 13-05-2015 - RNZI. The nine from Tanugamanono village, including several village matais, have been locked up at Tafaigata prison because they have not paid 350,000 US dollar of damages and compensa... More Samoa defends entry fees for American Samoans 06-05-2015 - RNZI. The Samoan Government has defended its entry fee process for visiting American Samoans. Samoa's new Consul General in Pago Pago, Auseugaefa Va'asatia Poloma Komiti, was blamed... More A wave of support to Samoa from Nelson 15-04-2015 - Stuff.co.nz. A final gift from the Nelson community has brought closure to a heartfelt campaign to help Samoa. While the 2009 tsunami that killed more than 140 people, injured hundr... More Earthquakes rattle Samoa, Tonga 30-03-2015 - Stuff.nz.co. Strong earthquakes have struck off the South Pacific nations of Tonga and Samoa, but there have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage and no tsunami warning has ... More 'Samoa China's best friend in Pacific' says Samoan deputy PM 25-03-2015 - RadioAustralia. As China has grown in wealth and power over the past two decades it has been playing a bigger role in the Pacific, giving countries new options for aid, trade and inves... More Samoa Observer editor talks of 'dictatorship' (PMC) 23-03-2015 - YouTube. The editor of the Samoa Observer says that media in the country needs to "do what they're supposed to do, and that is to be watchdogs of the government, not lapdogs of the gov... More Vanuatu an 'absolute catastrophe' following Cyclone Pam 16-03-2015 - 3news.co.nz. Vanuatu's President Baldwin Lonsdale says climate change is a key factor in the devastation wrought on the Pacific nation by Super Cyclone Pam. The category five system h... More Monster cyclone brewing 11-03-2015 - SamoaObserver. Weather watchers across the Pacific are keeping a close eye on a ?monster' cyclone brewing north of Vanuatu which, at this stage, is expected to track east of New Zealan... More American Samoans are the only people born on US soil but denied birthright citizenship. 24-feb.- 2015 - MotherJones.com. Well, this is awkward. This month, five people from American Samoa?the only place in the world where babies born on US soil are denied US citizenship?argued in fede... More Samoa moves against truancy 20-02-2015 - RNZI. The police in Samoa have used for the first time the Compulsory Education law against the parents of children found selling goods during school hours. Police and Ministry of Edu... More Samoa PM downplays foreign fishing vessel concerns 16-02-2015 - FBC News. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says the more licences issued to foreign companies the better, saying it?s not important how many licences are issued because the fish don?t belo... More Samoa recorded clear increase in taro production 11 feb. 2015 - RNZI. Samoa taro production is slowly on the increase again as a taro breeding programme introduced there is starting to bear fruit. The original Samoa taro was devastated by leaf... More ?We have not surrendered? 3 feb. 2015 - SamoaObserver. he fight for justice in relation to corrupt practises exposed within certain government bodies is not over. That?s the declaration from Associate Ministers, Papali?i... More New bill to stop Samoa child labour 29 jan. 2015 - RNZI. A senior Samoa government offical is hoping a new bill will help stop children working illegally as street traders and on farms. Currently, it is illegal for anyone under th... More Chikungunya on decrease in Samoa 22 jan. 2015 - RNZI. The latest health report released by Samoa's Ministry of Health shows the country is finally seeing a decrease in the number of Chikungunya virus infections. Since the outbr... More Samoa opposition against citizenship sale 19 jan. 2015 - RNZI. The opposition Tautua Samoa party says it rejects proposed legislation which offers citizenship to foreign investors who can provide two million US dollars to the country. T... More 2014 Samoa's hottest year since 1958 15-jan-2014 - RNZI. The Head of the Meterology Division in Samoa says 2014 was the hottest year in nearly 60 years for the islands. Mulipola Ausetalia Titimaea says preliminary findings show the... More Looking for Cecilia Faleniko - SPECIAL REQUEST FOUND!!!!! It must be a Christmas Miracle! Underneath message was posted beginning of December. The person has been found thanks to this post, according to Mary it was a Christmas Miracle! WSAMOA wishes Mary a wonderful Christmas togethe... More WSAMOA wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Newyear! More Samoa PM gets backing over women comment 18-12-2014 - RNZI. At the final sitting of Parliament for the year, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi told women thinking of running for parliament that they should not neglect their families. Tuilae... More Warning over turtle eating in Samoa 15 dec. 2014 - RNZI. Authorities in Samoa are reminding people it is illegal to sell turtles after a 30 year old turtle was rescued from a roadside stall. The Ministry of Natural Resources and E... More Time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate 8-dec-2014 - SamoaObserver. Now and then, it?s nice to be able to get away from all the sad issues of life and celebrate sweet and wonderful achievements. So the arrival of the prize-giving fever, ... More The strange case of Robert Louis Stevenson 4 dec-2014 - telegraph.co.uk Sequels to much-loved novels that are more than a century old are apt to disturb those who have a very clear and cherished picture in their minds of the characters, pic... More Samoa is on its way to cutting reliance on imported goods and increasing its capacity for export. 3-dec-2014 - Spasifikmag.com The Samoa Association of Manufacturers & Exporters (SAME) launched its Food Safety System Training and International (HACCP) Certification programmes at the Hotel Elisa... More Showdown expected in Samoa over tuna 1-dec-2014 - RNZI. A showdown between Pacific islands and distant water fishing nations over the management of the world's largest tuna fishery is expected at a major fisheries summit in Samoa this... More England players show solidarity with Samoa 27-nov-2014 - SamoaObserver. The Samoan players wore blue wristbands during the game as a protest against how rugby is run in Samoa The England and Samoan players joined arms in a huddle in a wo... More Samoa policemen demoted for jailing 3 year-old 26-nov-2014 - RNZI. Tree policemen in Samoa have been demoted and a fourth has received a final warning as punishment for holding a 3 year-old in jail. The child's father was taken into custody ... More Baby dumped down drain: mother reportedly allowed to name son 25-nov-2014 - Smh.com.aus. A mother accused of dumping her newborn baby boy down a drain has reportedly been allowed to name him, as a new picture emerged purporting to show his rescue. The baby i... More Coconuts again threatened by beetles 20-nov-2014 - SamoaObserver. Samoa?s coconut trees are again under attack by a plague of beetles, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (M.A.F.) has confirmed. Speaking to the Samoa Observer... More Prematurity bulk of baby deaths in Samoa 17-nov-2014 -RNZI. A doctor at Samoa's baby unit says women need to seek medical care early in their pregnancies to avoid the risks of premature delivery. The World Health Organisation says pret... More Samoa prime minister hits back at rebellious rugby players 14-nov.2014 - winnipegfreepress. Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has blasted national rugby players who threatened to boycott next week's test against England as "little kids" wh... More Toa Samoa V Kiwis Post Match Fan Singing 10-11-2014 - Samoatimes.co.nz. Go to the link, downhere :-) More Small choices, big consequences 6-nov-2014 - SamoaObserver. It has been a busy week in sleepy Samoa. Whether it?s poor planning, perhaps not having enough weeks during the year or merely a coincidence, the Health Week and the ... More In Samoa, a fight to save historic German courthouse 5-nov-2014 - RNZI. A Samoan architect in New Zealand is rallying support to save one of Samoa's most historically valued buildings. This year marks a hundred years since New Zealand overthrew th... More Samoa village turns down Chinese tourism venture 4-nov-2014 - RNZI. Village leaders of Sale'aula village in Samoa have turned down a proposal by a Chinese company for a tourism development project in fear of losing their land. Sale'aula's Member... More Samoa needs help from the heavens to beat Kiwis 31-0ct-2014 - Stuff.co.nz. The Samoan league team say their Kiwi counterparts are the strongest they have been in years and "only the wind or the weather" will stop them at Toll Stadium tomorrow ni... More Unhappy hotelier calls for help 30-oct-2014 - Samoa Observer. ?We are not ants or leeches and we provide income for people. We need to work together because there won?t be a business or country or place for people to come to if t... More Culture must be considered in approaches to disaster risk reduction ? UN-backed report 29 -oct-2014 - Un.org. Disaster risk reduction approaches must recognize why people live with risks and how their behaviour and attitudes related to culture affect their exposure and sensitivity to... More Samoa PM says Samoa media like News of the World 28-oct-2014 -RNZI. Samoa's Prime Minister has compared some of the tactics used by Samoa's media to the now-defunct British tabloid, News of the World, in an address to Parliament. At the second... More A Samoa and Pac nations threatened by US Tuna Treaty ructions 27 oct-2014 - radioaustralia.net.au. Kiribati's decision to dramatically reduce the fishing days it offers the United States has put the future of American Samoa's tuna industry and the sustainabil... More Samoa offers clues to early Earth 24-oct-2014 - SamoaObserver. Samoan volcanoes have yielded evidence of the planet?s early formation still trapped inside the Earth. Known as hotspots, volcanic island chains such as Samoa can h... More Samoa Education CEO upset with teachers leaving 22 oct-2014 - RNZI. The chief executive of Samoa's Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture is upset with the 25 teachers from Samoa who have migrated to teach. Matafeo Falanaipupu Aiafi told S... More Former Samoa doctor escapes jail for stealing a bull and cow 21-oct-2014 - RNZI. A former prominent doctor, Le Mamea Emosi Puni, has escaped jail after being convicted for one count of stealing a bull and a cow. The crimes carry a maximum jail sentence of... More Chinese govt takes distance from tuna fishing firm 16-0ct-2014 - Fis.com Authorities in China have decided to distance themselves from the firm China Tuna Industry Group Holdings (CTI), since it is deemed as ?incompatible? with China's conservation... More Samoa defends locking up 3-year-old 14 0ct. -2014 - Stuff.co.nz. Samoa's police, already in strife over the death of a New Zealander in custody, are now defending themselves after locking up a three-year-old boy. The Samoa Observe... More Fiji exports latest batch of sheep to Samoa 13-oct.-2014 - Shanghaidaily. Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture has organized the latest shipment of Fiji-bred sheep to its Pacific neighbor Samoa, the Fijian government said Monday. Bred at a pri... More Samoan chiefs warn A.D.B. about ?social unrest, conflict and violence? 6-10-2014 - Samoa Observer. ?We wish to highlight that the A.D.B.-backed reforms appear to be in breach of constitutional protections of customary land. Article 102 of the Constitution prohibits th... More Samoa remembers five police officers who passed away 1-10-2014 - RNZI. The families of five Samoan police officers who died in service have been presented with certificates of honour in appreciation of their service to the islands. The Acting Poli... More Missing fishermen found by police boat from Samoa ? tired, hungry ? alive 24 sept. 2014 - SamoaNews. ?We are thankful for our Heavenly Father?s guidance and protection upon us, we are safe,? said Tauaveave Lagai of Ofu Manu?a, one of the four fishermen who was lost at se... More Land Corporation relocates 23 sept. 2014 - SamoaObserver. The staff of the Samoa Land Corporation is scheduled to relocate to the Vaitele market tomorrow. The relocation will allow its $4.25million Faleata headquarters to be... More Global commitments, local actions 17-09-2014 - SamoaObserver. On this day two weeks ago, the President of the S.I.D.S Conference, Tuilaepa Sa?ilele Malielegaoi, issued a very important reminder to the leaders of the world who were ... More Samoa works to save its forests 16 sept. 2014 - RNZI. The Samoan government is working with villages to protect their forests from increasing threats of climate change, unsustainable land use and invasive species. Supported by... More Getting back to our roots. 15 sept. 2014 - SamoaObserver. The Alo Paopao Regatta Festival, kicking off tomorrow, is more than just an event. It?s about boosting the country?s economy, drawing tourists to get a taste of w... More Date set for All Blacks test in Samoa 10 sept. 2014 - RNZI. The New Zealand and Samoa Rugby Unions have confirmed details on an historic test match between the All Blacks and Manu Samoa to be staged in Apia next July. The match on W... More Women invest 90% back into communities 9 sept. 2014 - Islandsbusiness.com. Women put back 90 per cent of their earnings into the community compared to 40 per cent with men. It?s a statistic that shows why investing in women is not j... More ?Protect tuna or face poverty 8 sept. 2014 - Samoa Observer. As Samoa enjoys a long weekend and farewells the last of the Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) conference delegates, it is already gearing up to host another b... More American Samoa revises virus death 3 sept. 2014 - RNZI. Health officials in American Samoa have confirmed that a man who died from suspected chikungunya virus died from leptospirosis. The 28-year-old man died last month and healt... More Samoa conference opens 2 sept. 2014 - Seychellesnewsagency.com. Seychelles President James Michel has presented 4 major proposals for the sustainable development of small island developing states, in his address at the o... More Mystery virus affects nearly 100 in Samoa 12 aug. 2014 - ABCnet.au. Samoa's Ministry of Health says nearly 100 people have now been affected by a mystery virus. Two people have also died from but authorities still aren't exactly sure wh... More Thank you so much for giving 11-aug.-2014 - SamoaObserver. In June, a mother of five walked into the Samoa Victim Support Group?s office seeking financial assistance to enable her eldest daughter to undergo medical treatment i... More American Samoa reeling from floods 4 august 2014 - RNZI. The American Samoa Government is submitting a request for a disaster declaration in areas worst it by severe weather last week. The declaration would pave the way for assis... More Top Samoan musician at Sails' Jazz night 29-07-2014 - SamoaObserver. He was the first Samoan and Pasifika person to conduct the N.Z. Symphony Orchestra and the Manukau Symphony Orchestra. Popular Samoan musician, Matatumua Opeloge Ah S... More Coast Guard suspends search for missing Plainfield man after plane crash 28-07-2014 - Fox59. The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing Plainfield man. Crews have been looking for Babar Suleman after his plane went down in the Pacific Ocean near American Samo... More American Samoa warns about illness outbreak 23-07-2014 - TheGardenIsland,com. PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) ? American Samoa is issuing a health alert after about 100 people went to the territory's only hospital with symptoms similar to Den... More Author inspires her readers 16-07-2014 - SamoaObserver. Students of Saint Mary?s College welcomed a very special visitor last week. She is short story author and journalist, Sara Vui Talitu, the woman behind popular book... More Team spirit shines through 14-07-2014 - SamoaObserver. Good sportsmanship was the highlight of the Special Olympics Samoa Football Day, hosted by Football Federation Samoa (FFS) at Apia Park yesterday. Thirteen teams put ... More Starkist Samoa given stop order for harbor pollution 9-07-2014 - undercurrentnews. The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) has issued a stop order notice to Dongwon-owned Starkist Samoa Inc., Samoa News reported. The administra... More Tanoalei?a community backs Literacy Week 4-07-2014 - SamoaObserver. The Tanoalei?a Community at Vaivase-Uta, under the stewardship of Reverend Enefatu Lesā had some of its parents, adults, youth members and college students reading t... More Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes Samoa Islands region, NO tsunami threat 30-06-2014 - Kohn2. Tsunami Information Statement Number 1 NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Ewa Beach HI 726 am HST Sun Jun 29 2014 To ? Civil Defense in the State of Hawaii Subject ? Tsu... More Jobs 'on the nose' in Apia tuna processing 25-06-2014 - RadioAustralia. There are fears that a proposed tuna loining plant in Apia will destroy the beauty of the Samoan capital. The American company Bumble Bee wants to set up a loining o... More Future leaders address women?s rights 23-06-2014 - SamoaOBbserver. More than 20 of Samoa?s future leaders discussed concepts of gender, equality, women?s human rights and gender mainstreaming at a workshop that began yesterday. The ... More Dog registration now law in Samoa 18-06-2014 - RNZI. Dog owners in Samoa are now required to have their dogs registered with police, under new laws that came into effect on Tuesday to try and combat a problem with stray dogs. More Kiwi chef: Moving from Samoa to NZ was the saddest time of my life NZ Herald 17-06-2014 Having worked as senior sous chef at London culinary institution Le Gavroche since 1999, Monica Galetti is one of the country's greatest culinary exports. She reveals her ans... More Samoa PM now opposed to vendors on footpath 16-06-2014 - RNZI. The Samoa Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has admitted he was wrong to support street vendors selling along the footpath in Apia, and now wants them to move elsewhe... More The Member of Parliament for Gagaifomauga No. 1, Tuilo?a Toeulu Anitele?a Tuilo?a, has passed away 12-06-2014 - SamoaObserver. The Member of Parliament for Gagaifomauga No. 1, Tuilo?a Toeulu Anitele?a Tuilo?a, has passed away after a long battle with kidney failure. He was 62. Tuilo?a died at... More Regatta controversy forces rules change 11-06-2014 - SamoaObserver. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa?ilele Malielegaoi said all crews should obey the rules. Tuilaepa also suggested that bad behaviour from the crews could result in the captain ... More New Zealand needs to prove its mutual respect and make a Pacific test happen 10-06-2014 - NZHerald. Hold fast to your cultural treasures, "Taofi mau i au measina" was this year's Samoan Language Week theme and it's good advice. Because the measina or treasure we need to hol... More Samoa ratifies landmark arms treaty 5-06-2014 - RNZI. Regional campaigners against the global arms trade say Pacific Island countries should follow Samoa's lead and ratify a landmark international treaty. Samoa is the first among ... More NZ to invest $1m in Samoa tourism industry 3-06-2014 - TVNZ. The Government has today announced it will invest $1 million to help boost Samoa's tourism industry. Prime Minister John Key is currently in Samoa as part of a tour of the Paci... More Labour: Immigration changes won't affect Samoa 02-06-2014 - NZHerald. Labour's immigration spokesman Trevor Mallard says Samoa is unlikely to be affected by any potential restrictions to migrants under a Labour Government. Samoa's Prime Mini... More NZ government defends Samoa Language Week 28-05-2014 - RNZI. New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Island Affairs is defending Samoan Language Week, saying it is a very popular initiative. New Zealand's Minister of Pacific Island Affairs is... More Samoa prison officer jailed for corruption 26-05-2014 - RNZI. A Samoan judge has convicted a former prison police inspector, Uelese Lolo, after he admitted to official corruption. Judge Mata Tuatagaloa sentenced Mr Lolo to 18 months pris... More Samoa cookbook a recipe for success 22-05-2014 - RNZI. A cookbook that celebrates Samoan cuisine has won a top international award. New Zealand chef Robert Oliver's Mea'ai Samoa - Recipes from the Heart of Polynesia won the Gourma... More Samoa completes sale of Pacific Forum Line 21-05-2014 - RNZI. The Government of Samoa has completed the sale of a fifty percent stake in the Pacific Forum Line to Neptune Pacific. The deal is expected to improve shipping to Samoa, with 4... More Government gave away land 20-05-2014 - SamoaObserver. government gave away 18,500 acres of land to the Samoa Trust Estates Corporation (S.T.E.C.), which it should not have done. That?s what a Parliamentary Committee has ... More Government of Germany and partners assist Samoa Fisheries 19-05-2014 - scoop.co.nz. The German Government is supporting Pacific Island countries to increase their resilience and adaptive capacity in the face of the impacts of climate change. The suppor... More Mothers in Samoa ? time for some facts 14-05-2014 -SamoaObserver. Now that Mothers Day weekend is over, and families have been free to treat their mothers well, it?s time to get back to business. When the day itself is swamped in... More How a Dutch coach and a transgender defender turned things around for American Samoa's soccer team 13-05-2014 - pri.org. It's a month-long contest, pitting the best soccer teams on Earth, all with their eyes on the title of world champion. The next men's tournament, in Brazil, starts June 12t... More Mother works harder on Mother?s day 12-05-2014 - SamoaObserver. Many mothers know all too well that they end up cleaning the toilets at home, with many fathers either too blind or lazy to do their part. But imagine cleaning toilet... More Big Names Win in Pacific Music?s Biggest Night 9-05-2014 - Pacific.scoop.co.nz. The platinum-selling operatic trio Sol3 Mio and hip hop artist David Dallas were the big winners at tonights 10th annual Vodafone Pacific Music Awards More Samoa's Lima defends himself in court 8-05-2014 - RNZI. A former Samoan rugby star took the stand on Wednesday in his trial in Apia on seven charges including assault, threatening and being armed with a dangerous weapon. More Passionate Samoans wave their colours 07-05-2012 - SamoaObserver. Samoan pride reached an all time high for thousands of Samoans in Australia who gathered at Penrith last Saturday to support Toa Samoa. Passionate Samoans wave t... More First transgender FIFA player stars in American Samoa documentary 05-05-2014 - RNZI. The first transgender or fa'afafine to play in a FIFA World Cup Qualifier says the world can learn from American Samoa's acceptance of the third gender. Johnny, or Jaiyah, Sae..... More China donates cars and buses to Samoa 2-05-2014 - RNZI. China has given Samoa 4.6 million US dollars worth of vehicles for use during the Small Island Developing States conference in September. Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'i... More Samoa at the Hague 1-05-2014 - SamoaObserver. The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Le Mamea Ropati Mualia, attended the Global Ocean Action Summit for Food Security and Blue Growth recently held in The Hague, N... More Lion heart not enough for brave Leapai 28-04-2014 - dailymercury.com.au/ Everyone in the business said big-hitting Aussie Alex Leapai was a "puncher's chance" of lifting the unified world heavyweight boxing title off Ukrainian colossus ... More EU opens new office in Samoa 24-04=2014 - RNZI. The European Union says the opening of its new office in Samoa shows its commitment to the country and the Pacific region. It says the office is in the grounds of the Tanoa Tu... More Pacific's largest solar power plant planned for Samoa 23-04-2012 - GlobalTimes.CN. A number of international organizations are to support the construction of the Pacific's largest solar energy array in Samoa, New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCull... More Attitude shift to domestic violence needed in Samoa - British High Commissioner 22-04-2014 -RNZI. The outgoing British High Commissioner to Samoa says more work needs to be done to change attitudes torwards domestic violence. Vicki Treadell, who is based in Wellington, is m... More Leapai trainer says win would cause ripples 18-04-2014 - Radionz. Alex Leapai's trainer believes if the Samoa-born boxer can win the world heavyweight title, it will be as big an upset as when James "Buster" Douglas defeated Mike Tyson. ... More Rest in peace, Savae Petana! 17-04-2014 - SamoaObserver. The President of the Oceania Football Confederation (O.F.C), David Chung, who also spoke on behalf of FIFA, said Savae was always supportive and loyal. He paid tribut... More Court finds Samoa deputy PM and Associate Minister guilty 15-04-2014 - Islandsbusiness.com. Samoa?s deputy Prime Minister Fonotoe Nuafesili Pierre Lauofo and Associate Minister Muagututagata Peter Ah Him have been found guilty by the District Court this m... More Saving Samoa's rarest bird 14-04-2014 - Stuff.co.nz. In an age when the piercing light of scientific endeavour shines brightly on the world's mysteries and magic, Samoa's national bird remains an enigma. Reflecting the de... More Samoa's version of cricket, kilikiti, on display in Melbourne tournament 10-04-2014 - Radioaustralia.net.au. Melbourne's Samoan community has held a tournament for their own unique version of cricket, known as kilikiti. Melbourne's Samoan community has held a tournam... More N.F.L. stars at Apia Park 7-april-2014 - SamoaObserver. Many children and parents were seen yesterday at Apia Park with N.F.L stars, visiting Samoa to promote healthy living. ?Teaching us skills of how to handle the ball... More Heart disease warning 3-04-2014 - SamoaObserver. Cardiologist, Dr. Satupaitea Viali, has warned that Samoa is facing rising costs of rheumatic heart disease ? one that is already using up a big part of the country?s $10... More Samoa For Real group defends its actions amid claims of 'sabotage' 2-04-2014 -RNZI. A tourism industry group in Samoa says it's disappointing that the Hotels Association has called it rebels. The President of the Samoa Hotels Association, Tuala Oli Ah Him, says... More Samoa Animal Protection Society calls for help with stray dogs 01-04-2014 -RNZI. The Samoa Animal Protection Society says it continues to do all it can to help with the stray dog problem in the country, but it needs more help from government ministries. Pre... More Just another slap in the face of Samoa 28-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. Another day, another assault case. The latest one, in today?s paper, involves a teacher slapping a student. This seems a relatively minor incident after what seems... More Pink eye drama raises eyebrows 27-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. The pink eye epidemic obviously doesn't care that Parliament is in session with a ?mountain of work? to get through. Yesterday, Speaker of the House, La?auli Leau... More Samoan PM's health improving after NZ hospital visit 26-03-2014 - RNZI. A spokesperson for Samoa's Prime Minister says his health is improving after hospital treatment in New Zealand. The CEO for the Ministry of Prime Minister and Cabinet says Tui... More Lauano title bestowed at Leauva?a 24-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. Twelve new titleholders have been bestowed the chiefly title of Lauano yesterday at Leauva?a. One of the high chiefs of the family, Va?ailalo Tauā reminded the ... More Samoa considering school closures as 'pink eye' spreads 20-03-2014 - RNZI. The Ministry of Education in Samoa is considering closing all goverment schools in response to an outbreak of pink eye disease. Our correspondent, Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia, ... More New Samoan film in production 19-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. A new Samoan feature length film is on its way. Titled "Liliu le Taimi", it is written and directed by a 25 year old Samoan, Jordan P. Kwan. "We're excited about c... More Samoa: The festival islands that time forgot 18-03-2014 - metro.co.uk. When Samoa Air recently announced it would start charging passengers by weight rather than seat, it was deemed fairly controversial. Not least because Samoa has battled o... More Samoans treated as "slaves" by relatives 17-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. American Samoa's Deputy Attorney General, Mitzie Jessop, says the majority of human trafficking victims in the territory are citizens from Samoa. She claims they are ... More Machete attack leaves two men dead in Samoa 13-03-2014 - RNZI. A man is in custody in Samoa after two men were attacked and killed with a machete while they were sleeping early on Tuesday morning. Our correspondent Autagavaia Tipi Autagav... More Some Samoa tourist accommodation providers doing no business 10-03-2014 - RNZI. Almost a quarter of accommodation providers in Samoa did not have any tourists stay at their properties over a 12-month period. That's according to the Samoa International Vis... More Tua rejects offer in favour of ?Samoan brother? 7-03-2014. SamoaObserver. Samoa?s greatest boxer, To?aletai David Tua, has shown that blood is more important than money by refusing to help world heavyweight champ, Wladimir Klitschko beat Lauli?i... More Samoa reports dengue case, health alert issued 6-03-2014 - theglobaldispatch.com. The Samoan Health Ministry has issued a health alert after confirming a dengue fever case in an expatriate, according to an Island Business report Wednesday. D... More Turtle believed to have come from Samoa found dead 5-03-2014 - Newsinfo.inquirer.net. A green sea turtle was found dead by La Union fishermen on Friday after it was believed to have swum 8,000 kilometers from Samoa. The fishermen of Taboc villa... More $300,000 for Afega market 3-03-2014 - SamoaObserver. Japan signed over $300, 000 to the Afega village council yesterday to assist in the construction of a market place for people residing on the north western side of Upolu.... More Samoa police tribunal fine constable for leaking report 28-02-2014 - RNZI. The Samoan police officer who accused an associate minister last year of driving away from him during a blood-alcohol test has been fined for leaking his report to the media. ... More New political party is being formed in Samoa - Tuu'u 27-02-2014 - Islandsbusiness.com. Siumu?s Member of Parliament, Tuu?u Anasi?i Leota, has confirmed moves to set up a new political party in Samoa. And, the Samoan Associate Minister of Education... More Tourism earnings drop $2m 26-02-2014 - SamoaObserver. The Central Bank of Samoa (C.B.S.) reports visitor spending decreased by $2.2 million tala last November due to ?large drop? in earnings from genuine holidaymakers. A... More Walking trails to boost tourism in Samoa 24-02-2014 - RadioAustralia. Should Samoa develop a network of national trails, similar to the walking tracks in New Zealand and Australian national parks? Seti Afoa, a well known sports entreprene... More Samoa?s fish quantity at lowest in five years 21-02-2014 - Islands Business.com. Monitoring from Samoa?s Fisheries Division has confirmed that the volume of fish caught in its waters during this time of the year has dropped tremendously, the l... More American Samoa assures China on human rights issues 20-02-2014 - RNZI. The American Samoa governor Lolo Moliga has given assurances to China's consul general in Los Angeles, Liu Jian, that the human rights of Chinese citizens in American Samoa will ... More Youth leader calls for ?critical thinking? 19-02-2014 - SamoaObserver. If you turn on the radio these days, you can easily stumble upon song lyrics that in no way matches the economical, cultural ambitions and traditions of Samoa. ?Do wh... More Romance and relaxation in Samoa 18-02-2014 - Travel.msn.co.nz. "Pretentious and Samoa simply don't mix, and there's good reason for it. The country isn't rich and locals still do most things the same way they have for generations... More Samoans Were Obese Before It Was Fashionable - But Why? 18-02-2014 - Science20.com. If we want to see worldwide trends in public health, look to the South Pacific archipelago of Samoa and American Samoa. About 75 percent of the U.S. territory's adult... More Tautua party wants new probe of New Zealander death in Samoa 17-02-2014 - RNZI. The leader of the opposition Tautua Party in Samoa is calling for the case of a New Zealander who died in a prison cell there to be reopened. Staff at Tafaigata prison found 3... More Toyota gone by 2017, Yazaki? 13-02-2014 - SamoaObserver. Yazaki Samoa General Manager Funefeai Oliver Va?ai says the company still has a contract with Toyota until 2022 ? but is not sure what Monday?s news from Australia means... More