The Foundation and International Committee of the Rotary Club of Riccarton in Christchurch, New Zealand, became the latest donors to support the work of the Samoa Victim Support Group. This week, a financial donation of NZD2,500, equivalent to ST4,105.65 was presented by the District Governor Allan Smith and his wife Sue Smith, on behalf of […]
William Tongi of Samoa-Tonga-Irish Decent Makes Top 5 on American Idol
Iam Tongi aka William Tongi took another big step forward Sunday on ABC’s “American Idol, performing with his beloved guitar in hand. Tongi’s winning rendition of an Alanis Morissette hit, “Guardian, ” earned him a place in the show’s Top 5 and brought him one step away from the final round. Once again Tongi displayed […]
Body Found at Whangārei Caves During Search for Missing Student
Searchers have recovered a body at Abbey Caves in Northland where a Year 11 student from Whangārei Boys’ High School went missing after a school trip during bad weather on Tuesday. Northland District Commander Superintendent Tony Hill announced the discovery of the body shortly before 6.30am on Wednesday. He said the body was found late […]
Today In History: 11th May 1981 Reggae Star Bob Marley Dies at 36
On this day 11 May 1981, Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter Bob Marley died, aged 36 due to the spread of melanoma to his lungs and brain. His final words to his son Ziggy were: “On your way up, take me up. On your way down, don’t let me down.” July 1977, Marley was diagnosed […]
Tsunami Advisory for Samoa Cancelled following 7.6M Earthquake in Tonga Trench
Thurs 11 May 2023 Apia Samoa. A Tsunami Advisory issued by the Samoa Meteorological Services at around 6:00am Thursday morning has been cancelled. The tsunami advisory was issued following an earthquake of Magnitude 7.6M, Depth 210km and Distance of 539km West of Apia was felt at 5am (Samoa Time) this morning. The US Geological Survey […]
