New year, new race and a new Winner
During an overcast day at Mulinu’u yesterday, Neil Cook of Aqua Samoa took out the Olympic distance Race for Race 1 of the Bluesky Samoa Triathlon Series.{googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleFilm deal for Samoan book series
The TELESA Book Series by author Lani Wendt Young has been optioned for a movie by New Zealand production company Multinesia.{googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleN.U.S and Otago strengthen ties
The National University of Samoa (N.U.S) continues to strive for international recognition through partnerships with overseas universities.One of those partnerships is a Memorandum of Understanding...
View Article$45,000.00 for weightlifting
Cabinet has approved financial assistance of $45,000 for the Samoa Weightlifting Federation to help with their preparations for two upcoming weightlifting international championship...
View ArticleHappiness at the Children’s Ward
Thursday was a day to remember at the Children’s Ward of the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital at Moto’otua.Advertisement {googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleBank stresses strong debt management
The Vice President of the World Bank for East Asia and Pacific, Axel van Trotsenburg, has emphasised the importance of strong debt management for Samoa.{googleAds}<script async...
View Article‘Rasta’ is in the country
One of the best referees on the World Rugby Sevens Series is in Apia.{googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleP.M. blasts Sevens
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, has used the official opening of the Vailima Marist Sevens to rally the Samoan rugby community to rise up.He challenged the players, coaches, clubs and...
View ArticleCourt rejects appeal
There is good news once again for kava growers in Samoa and the Pacific.The Upper Administrative Court in Muenster, Germany, has rejected an appeal by the German Health Authorities and reaffirmed the...
View ArticleIllegal operation hit
A man who earned $600 from selling dried sea cucumbers to an unknown Chinese man has been hit with a fine of $2,100.Seveli Feliuai, 49, of Toamua, would not divulge the identity of the Chinese man but...
View ArticleMarist St. Joseph’s victorious
Marist St. Joseph’s have done it.The home team overcame a determined Moata’a side, 36-14, to secure the 27th Vailima Marist Sevens title at Lotopa last evening, after three days of entertaining Sevens...
View ArticleBattles drawn, top guns through
The battle lines have been drawn for the final day of the 27th Vailima Marist Sevens and it’s only a matter of time now before the best of the best is crowned.Eight of 32 teams yesterday battled their...
View ArticleWoman cons Chief Justice’s wife
Businesswoman, Iliganoa Sapolu, has alerted members of the public to beware of a woman, who has apparently been making rounds in Apia, allegedly conning unsuspecting victims in the process.Mrs. Sapolu,...
View ArticleSamoa College considers charter options
It would take millions to run the government-operated Samoa College as a private school.That confirmation came from Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture, Matafeo...
View ArticleMethod ‘fraudulent,’ ex-M.P. hit with fine
A former Member of Parliament and the Associate Minister of Trade, Muagututagata Peter Ah Him, has been fined $30,000 by the Supreme Court for presenting a false document and fraud.The decision was...
View ArticleTop referee official visits
A key World Rugby official was among the crowd at the 27th Vailima Marist Sevens last weekend. Advertisement {googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleLittle trust in Samoa Rugby Union
Conflict has arisen on the home front which has the potential to leave the game in Samoa in worse shape than it has ever been.In the last six months, there have been significant victories to suggest...
View ArticleVisit about opening doors
The second visit by a group of National Football League (N.F.L) stars to Samoa is part of a long-term plan to create opportunities for young Samoans interested in N.F.L.{googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleEnergy talks begin
High-level officials from all over the world are gathering in Apia for a very important meeting starting at Hotel Tanoa Tusitala today.{googleAds}<script async...
View ArticleSamoa welcomes Queen Victoria
Samoa welcomed Queen Victoria yesterday.The Cruise Ship docked at Apia Harbour in the morning before tourists disembarked, making a beeline to check out the monuments and historic sights in...
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