Samoa mourns achiever and a man of music
“I asked him– why don’t you go and live with your wife and children in the United States? He said to, this is the only time I get to serve the Prime Minister and I want to serve him well”Ualetenese...
View ArticleGetting back to our roots
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 what Samoa has to offer to the worldBut...
View ArticleInset Fehmarn Food and Wine Fair a hit
The annual Insel Fehmarn Food and Wine Fair yesterday attracted a large crowd to the Hotel’s compound at Moto’otua.A colourful displays of delicious food and culture was on show by the various...
View ArticleAll Blacks: Future proofing Samoa
There will be drums, family reunions, an insane amount of roast pork, incredible pride and emotion but, when the final whistle goes on July 8 next year, the story can't stop.The All Blacks' test in...
View ArticlePorts Authority chief explains vehicle use
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi said laws are already in place to guide how government vehicles are to be used. He said the Cabinet Directive highlighting the appropriate use of government...
View ArticleAnother golden opportunity for Samoa
Rugby players playing in Samoa may yet get the chance to play Super Rugby thanks to a new bid being pushed by a Samoan company.A Super rugby bid by the Pacific Dragons, to be based in Singapore, has...
View ArticleU.N. official says to invest in manufacturing
“Structure transformation is the shift of resources from agriculture to industries. Higher productivity to lower productivity sectors is the essence of economic growth and employment generation”Small...
View ArticleChanging lives and making a difference
Students at the Aigafesilafa’i Parish pre-school in Vaitele-fou are returning to their classrooms today to find that they have been given a new paint job.The project is courtesy of the Samoa Returnees’...
View ArticleSpectacular ava arrival opens Alo Paopao
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi yesterday wished 15 international teams taking part in the Alo Paopao Regatta Festival all the best.Speaking during the opening ceremony held on the beach...
View ArticleEx-Police boss in dark about termination
“Right now, I’m sitting in the dark not knowing what is happening. I have not been formally informed by the government. I feel sad because everyone is talking about my termination and yet I’m not aware...
View ArticleA.G. will not appeal Kohlhase verdict
The Office of the Attorney General will not appeal against the ruling of the Supreme Court in the hearing of Leslie Kohlhase.This is in relation to an incident that killed two young men at Vailoa, last...
View ArticleA message for everyone
Don’t give up on your dreamsShe might not have won the Miss Samoa but one of the more popular contestants during this year’s pageant, Monica Schwenke, has a message for everyone.Do not give up on your...
View ArticleThe future of law in Samoa
PR - The College of Law New Zealand says farewell to its latest intake of Samoan law graduates after another successful preadmission programme.The College delivers the Samoan pre-admission training as...
View ArticleMaking light of heavy work
Georgina Lui and Simon Fruean showcased the latest HD light trucks in the Hyundai range during Monday night’s Samoa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Members’ Meeting at the Hyundai and Ford...
View ArticleNew gear in sight thanks to donation
The Catholic Media Network, Upu Mana Catholic Television, is $45,000 better off today thanks to the angelic voices of opera stars who made last week’s Opera Under the Stars a huge success.Coupled with...
View ArticleSpeaker’s driver in custody
The driver for the Speaker of Parliament, Fa’atau Lealofi Polata’ivao, appeared in the District Court yesterday.His appearance before District Court Judge, her Honour Tafaoimalo Leilani Tuala, was in...
View ArticleOpinions differ over election
Fiji might be going to the polls today after eight long years but some Fijians in Samoa are not optimistic about the likely outcome.“I think this election is just a waste of time,” said Elisapeta Waga....
View ArticleBusinessman teary at House of Hope
Prominent businessman and the owner of Radio Polynesia Limited, Maposua Rudolf Keil, took time off from his busy schedule to visit the House of Hope Shelter during the weekend.His visit was inspired...
View ArticleSamoan group wins award in Sydney
PR - The Samoa Victim Support Group (S.V.S.G) Sydney Juniors are the winners of the Arts for School Holiday Activities Category.The award was presented to them last Thursday during the South West...
View ArticleA winning partnership
Kyocera New Zealand has reinforced its partnership with Samoa Stationery and Books (S.S.A.B) to ensure the people of Samoa get the best they deserve when it comes to the use of the company’s...
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