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Teuila fashion show a hit
In fine style, the Government Building was host to the Teuila Festival’s very first fashion show last Thursday.President of the Samoa Mamanu and Elei Design Association, Susana Ah Wong, said this event...
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And still the Miss Samoa…
The rain literally rained on Samoa’s party last night, cancelling what was meant to be the grand finale of the 2014 Teuila Festival.The Miss Samoa Pageant, which was to be held in front of the...
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Samoa world leader
The United Nations Executive Secretary of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (U.N.F.C.C.C.), Christiana Figueres, has praised Samoa.In the country for the third Small Island Developing...
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‘Protect tuna or face poverty’
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 big meeting.That is the 11th annual...
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P.M. Tuilaepa opens Le Rosa
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, opened the newest tourism accommodation in Samoa yesterday evening.Called Le Rosa Accommodation and Spa and located at Fa’atoia, the project is the dream...
View ArticleMan in hospital after hit and run incident
An Australian based Vaigaga man, who has been in Samoa for three months to rebuild his family home, was involved in a hit and run incident on Wednesday night.Laulu Vincent is recovering at the Tupua...
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Spectacular Teuila closes
A spectacular two weeks of the Teuila Festival ended beautifully in front of the government building yesterday where hundreds gathered for the prize giving.In his closing remarks, Prime Minister and...
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Avenport donates Sealegs rescue boat
A Sealegs amphibious Rescue Boat was donated by Avenport Investment group and Samoa Artesian Water to assist during natural disasters where response time is critical.The $182,000 boat was presented to...
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Fresh of the Blane brings the fun
They came, they laughed and laughed until they nearly cried.That was the story for hundreds of Laughing Samoan fans who packed the To’oa Salamasina Hall on Friday for the ‘Fresh Off Da Blane’...
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Sinking islands pray for help
Raising awareness about the impact of climate change, representatives of churches, ecumenical organizations and the United Nations stood together at Mulinu’u last Thursday for a prayer.General...
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Delegates praise Samoa
Delegates from Kiribati and the United States of America who were here for the S.I.D.S Conference are returning home singing Samoa’s praises.Nancy Williams from Western Idaho in the United States is...
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Lepa and Mataaevave winners
Lepa College and Mataaevave College were the winners of the 2014 Teuila Festival Dream Show contest on Friday night.Held in front of the government building, the dream show promotes the history, the...
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Your new Miss Samoa
For Ms. Auva’a, becoming Miss Samoa is a real dream come true. The Miss Samoa New Zealand told the Samoa Observer last night that she is deeply humbled by the honour and that she would do her best to...
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New Miss Samoa drives a Ford
FIRST DAY AT WORK: The new Miss Samoa, Latafale Auva’a. was given the keys to a brand new Ford vehicle from Ford Samoa yesterday as part of the prizes for winning the crown on Monday night. The keys...
View Article‘World rugby badly managed’ - Tuilaepa
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, has attacked international rugby's antiquated governance and revenue-sharing system. The comments from Tuilaepa, who is also the Chairman of the Samoa...
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Canoes sail away with fond memories
The two traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoes, or va’atele, “Hokulea” and “Hikianalia” safely departed Samoa on Monday.The departure followed a small farewell ceremony on the Apia waterfront attended by...
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Second Ministry signs for High Tech
The government has announced the multi-stakeholder partnership with the High Tech Youth Network to provide 21st Century learning for youth and social entrepreneurship opportunities at the S.I.D.S....
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Samoan centipede shocks passengers
NZ Herald - Passengers on a flight from Samoa to New Zealand got a scare when a large centipede scuttled up the leg of a first class passenger.The woman noticed the large centipede crawling up her leg...
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History made in Samoa
A historic occasion was marked at the UN S.I.D.S conference in Apia last week.This was when the S.I.D.S DOCK statute was signed by heads and representatives of the 31 small island developing states...
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Players look to explore loophole
Depth shouldn’t be a problem for Samoa heading into the 2015 Rugby World Cup, thanks in large part to the Olympic sevens eligibility loophole.Players are well aware of their dual eligibility for Samoa...
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