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‘Tusitusi’, a valuable resource for Samoa
The low-key launch of the book ‘Tusitusi i le Gagana Samoa’ at the Samoa Primary School on Friday, belies the importance of this valuable resource book for educators teaching children to write in...
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Glorious food at S.I.D.S. Hall
The venues are ready and now it’s time to check out the food. {googleAds}<script type="text/javascript"><!--google_ad_client = "ca-pub-2469982834957525";/* Left 300X250 */google_ad_slot =...
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Govt. congratulates Neptune Pacific over P.S.L. purchase
The government of Samoa wishes to congratulate Neptune Shipping Line (Neptune) and Polynesian Shipping Line (P.S.L) for the sale of P.S.L to Neptune.{googleAds}<script async...
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National 7's women’s tournament on the roll
PR - The 2014 Samoa Women’s Rugby 7's Tournament gets underway with Vaiala Women’s taking round 2 of week 2 at Samoa Rugby Union field Tuanaimato.{googleAds}<script async...
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Apia Union wins 2014 NPC Cup
PR - The Samoa Rugby Union National Provincial Championship 2014 wrapped up yesterday with Apia Union re-claiming the championship title in a ruthless final against Aana.{googleAds}<script async...
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Villages roll out the welcoming mat for S.I.D.S.
The drive from the Faleolo International Airport towards the Apia Township has never been more attractive.That’s largely thanks to thousands of villagers who have banded together to welcome visitors to...
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Job well done, Samoa!
“I sense the level of ownership and participation in the preparation involving all the people of Samoa has been very impressive. It is a sure guarantee for the success of the conference”The United...
View ArticleI.P.E.S. receives $50,000 from M.N.R.E.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Water Sector Coordination Unit granted $50,000 to the Institute of Professional Engineers of Samoa (I.P.E.S).The money is to pay for the drafting of...
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Climate change and the perspective the of fish endures
“To find solutions to our current environmental problems we must ask ourselves what it is to be a fish. To do this you must be prepared to enter the mind of the fish, to become them, to live as them,...
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P.M. talks up employment opportunities in Samoa
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, is adamant that there are “enormous employment opportunities” in Samoa.These opportunities are available in sectors such as agriculture but he said “there...
View ArticleBad debts and liabilities highlighted
The Samoa Housing Corporation’s (S.H.C.) bad debts spiralled in the 2010 financial year, the Controller and Chief Auditor has reported.In his 2011 report to the Legislative Assembly, Fuimaono C.G....
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U.S. helps to combat chikungunya
The United States of America Army Reserves are assisting Samoa’s health sector to combat the chikungunya epidemic sweeping the country.This help comes as the Ministry of Health’s C.E.O, Leausa Dr. Take...
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Samoan Beauty's vie for 2014 Miss Samoa title
The Miss Samoa Pageant 2014 programme has officially started and one of the first activities was the official photo shoot yesterday.Ten contestants are vying for the Miss Samoa title this year. The...
View ArticleJobs on I.L.O’s S.I.D.S agenda
PR - The International Labour Organization (I.L.O) will call for greater emphasis on decent job creation as a path to sustainable development at the United Nations Small Island Developing States...
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Food vendors get pass mark
Visitors to the Teuila and S.I.D.S Food Festival yesterday gave the local cooks a pass mark for taste, presentation and innovation with local ingredients.For some eighty local cooks chosen for the food...
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How are we endangering the oceans and seas?
A survey in the United Kingdom showed that 60 per cent of the bread tested contained pesticide residue. Although pesticides are sprayed on land, many times, they can make their way into a water source,...
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Urgent action needed to sustain oceans and seas
A key priority for Small Island Developing States is oceans and seas, along with coastal areas. Indeed, oceans and seas are intrinsically tied with S.I.D.S.One S.I.D.S Ambassador recently stated that...
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‘Pacific voices will be heard’
“We are not doing this for Samoa, we are doing this to provide the stage for partnerships. For me, if there are partnerships that will be launched that will benefit Tuvalu, Kiribati and other countries...
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Court issues ruling, village told to pay
“The offer of $1,000 per month to service a loan of $863,710 is utterly unreasonable and a continuing gesture of disrespect by the judgment debtors and the village of the rulings of the Supreme Court...
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McDonald’s gets behind the Miss Samoa Pageant
ALL SMILES NOW: The contestants of the Miss Samoa pageant for 2014 are pictured with the owners of McDonald's Samoa and McDonald's American Samoa. McDonald’s is the official sponsor of this year’s...
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