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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ArticleMan 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...
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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...
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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 ArticleTechnology 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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-...
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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 ArticleSamoan 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...
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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...
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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,...
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