Quantcast
Channel: Samoa Observer - local news, reviews & opinion on Samoa, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more at ...
Browsing all 2664 articles
Browse latest View live

Health on the agenda for youths

The future leaders of the world were yesterday reminded about the reality of health and non-communicable diseases which continue to impact negatively on their countries.The reminder came from Dr. Colin...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Pacific Jewel gets the boom

“This exercise has been planned for some time to enhance and refresh the skills of relevant staff. It goes without saying that we hope to not have to use these skills in an emergency situation. Members...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Bluesky powers Miss Samoa award

BlueSky Samoa and Manaia Events have renewed their partnership for this year’s Miss Samoa pageant.BlueSky was one of the major sponsors of last year’s pageant, and has again come on board to make this...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

P.M. Tuilaepa issues plea to world leaders

Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, has issued an impassioned plea on behalf all Pacific nations to the world for more help to cope with climate change.The plea comes on the eve of the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Oloamanu Centre mourns Director

Relatives, friends, students and staff members at the National University of Samoa are mourning the sudden passing away of the Director of Oloamanu Centre for Professional Development, Lafotanoa...

View Article


Man accused of indecent assault changes plea

A 54-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the two counts of indecent assault in relation to an incident involving a 12-year-old girl.His name and that of the victim have been supressed to protect the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Our country stops to remember

As the sun set above the Magiagi Cemetery yesterday, close to 50 people gathered there to mark a very special event in the histories of Samoa and New Zealand.The occasion was the centenary of the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Delegates get down to business, Maldives in Samoa on mission

The countdown started with years, months, weeks and now there are only hours left before the beginning of the Third United Nations Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) Conference.As of yesterday,...

View Article


Technology intrinsic to Samoa’s development

Information and Communication Technologies played a big role in Samoa’s graduation from Least Developed Country status. So says the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Tuisugaletaua...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Stellar line up for 24th Teuila Festival 2014 in the heart of Apia

Apia is in a festive mood and crowds have been growing all week at the Government Plaza enjoying the entertainment during the preliminary week of the Teuila Festival, buying food from the many stalls...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Welcome to Samoa S.I.D.S

Your Excellency, the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon; Honourable Presidents, Heads of States, Leaders of International Organizations, Elected Representatives, all the 3,000 Guests and...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

U.N., Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon is in Apia

Deputy Prime Minister, Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo, welcomed the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, to Samoa yesterday.Fonotoe greeted Mr. Ban at Faleolo International Airport when he arrived on...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The day N.Z. took Samoa from Germany

A century ago yesterday, Kiwi soldiers arrived in German Samoa, ready for battle. War had been declared three weeks earlier and the British had asked New Zealand to seize the Pacifi c nation.The...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Turning waste to power S.I.D.S.

The thousands of delegates in Samoa for the S.I.D.S Conference will be transported around Tuana’imato over the next few days using very unique golf carts.{googleAds}<script...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Future leaders hear from Head of State

The Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, yesterday encouraged young leaders from 18 Pacific countries gathering in Apia for the “Future Leaders of the Pacific” conference.Held on...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Eliota: A rebel with a cause

A poster of the 2005 Blues rugby development team adorns one wall of Sapolu Law's reception area.In the front row stands Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu. It's the only photo you'll find of the Aucklandborn-...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Bank’s report points to S.O.E.s

Samoa’s State Owned Enterprises (S.O.E.s) continue to hamper Samoa’s economic growth, according to the Asian Development Bank (A.D.B.).In its report, Finding Balance 2014: Benchmarking the Performance...

View Article


Samoan chiefs file official complaint

A group of village chiefs filed an official complaint to the Asian Development Bank (A.D.B) yesterday. And they are adamant that if their grievances are not adequately addressed by the Bank, they are...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Samoan smiles as S.I.D.S. is finally here

UN News Centre - It’s here. The third Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) conference is only hours away now and after all the preparations, the time has come.“It’s critically important for us to...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

S.I.D.S. opens

The world leaders who are in Samoa for the United Nations third Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) conference were given a taste of Samoan culture last night.The United Nations Secretary-General,...

View Article
Browsing all 2664 articles
Browse latest View live