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Young Samoan tastes success
“This is something we are passionate about, to prove that the low decile number our school has is only a number. There are a lot of good things that’s happening in Manurewa High School. We have...
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Blaze lights up Vaitele industrial zone
BATTLING FIRE: A raging fire at this property in the heart of the Vaitele industrial zone yesterday evening brought fear to nearby businesses and residents.They could only watch on as the Fire and...
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Happy 25th birthday, Radio Polynesia!
Radio Polynesia celebrated its 25th birthday yesterday at its Savalalo office.For the Owner and businessman, Maposua Rudolf Keil, it was a time to reflect on the station’s journey from its humble...
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High-level delegation from Samoa share experiences with Tasmania Parliament
“…maintaining our way of life or fa’asamoa while meeting demands for change and development is challenging and to have a programme such as the Pacific Parliamentary Partnership is an initiative that...
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Court urges mediation in Tuloto land dispute
“Our concern is the outcome will destroy the relationships between members of the family. If that happens in this generation, I am confident it could carry on to the next generation. So for the...
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Speaker’s driver pleads guilty, bail denied
The driver for the Speaker of Parliament, Fa’atau Lealofi Polataivao, accused of negligent driving causing death, has pleaded guilty to the charge against him.Polata’ivao was charged in relation to a...
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Gaualofa is ready to set sail
The Gaualofa is back in the water and is ready to set sail again.This time, the vessel’s first mission is to lend its voice and support to a group from the Pacific sailing to Sydney for the...
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Volcanoes, sacred fish in Savai’i
“It happened very slowly and for a long time, so people had a lot of time to pack their things and move away. Most of the journey was on foot because it wasn’t like nowadays with so many cars” -...
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Kiwi leads Cycle Race after Day 1
Christian Wengler, of Christchurch, New Zealand, is the early leader of the Ford Samoa Cycle Race after Day 1 of the Tour, yesterday.Wengler won both stages on Day 1, the first being from Apia to...
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Legislation to control slaughter of livestock
“Vanuatu has very tender beef but we all know that in Samoa, regardless of whether the cattle is a baby, the meat is still tough. Why is this? Are we feeding them the correct grass? Is it because of...
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Get your pink on: Samoa marks 'Pinktober' today
Wear a sei pua or wear a pink ribbon to remember our loved ones lost to cancer and give thanks for those who have been treated and recovered.This is the message from Lei’ataualesa Daryl Clarke,...
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Church’s $15m building takes shape
Almost two years after a mysterious fire completely destroyed the Samoa Independent Seventh Day Adventist (S.I.S.D.A.C) building in Apia, a new multi-million-tala home for the church is rising from the...
View ArticleTwo girls commit suicide in one week
Suicide numbers in Samoa increased by two last week after two girls, 19-year-old and 23-year-old, took their own lives.The suicide deaths were confirmed by Acting Police Commissioner, Fauono Talalelei...
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Police set the record straight
Policies and regulations are put in place for a very important reason – to discipline and control.This is the response from the Acting Police Commissioner, Fauono Talalelei Tapu, to a complaint from a...
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Fire danger is high, public warned
Members of the public are warned. With the dry spell continuing as part of the dry season, the risk of fire for homes, businesses and the forest is extremely high.The warning comes from the Deputy...
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Designer is putting Samoa on map
Afa Ah Loo believes in designing dreams. But don’t be fooled by this lofty ideal. This up and coming young designer has spent years on menial jobs in the fashion industry and has gone from buttonholes...
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Family Court grants order
“…the Police had serious concerns about the girl returning home because they considered her mother and step father were not protective of her, in that they knew Vaa was sexually abusing her, took no...
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Met drought declared
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (M.N.R.E) has declared what it calls a “metrological drought,” calling on members of the public to conserve water.The declaration was made in a...
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Woman’s final attempt to find her identity
Temukisa Stowers-Cole can really do with some help.And you might just be the person who could help her.Mrs. Cole, who is based in Wanganui, New Zealand, with her husband and two boys, is in Samoa in...
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A bright new dawn for Nu’u students
The Congregational Christian Church of Samoa at Nu’u opened a Study Centre on Saturday.Funded by the Civil Society Support Programme, the study centre is geared towards developing young members of the...
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