By Shaimaa Khalil and James FitzGerald BBC News, Tokyo and London A man has been arrested after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan. The alleged assailant stabbed a woman and shot two policemen with a hunting rifle in Nagano prefecture. A fourth death was later confirmed. Police have […]
Today In History: 26 May 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile ‘ABM’ Treaty was Signed
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (ABM Treaty or ABMT) (1972–2002) was an arms control treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union on the limitation of the anti-ballistic missile (ABM) systems used in defending areas against ballistic missile-delivered nuclear weapons. It was intended to reduce pressures to build more nuclear weapons to maintain deterrence. Under […]
Samoa Victim Support Group Services “Very Much Needed” in Samoa
Senior Supreme Court Justice Vui Clarence Nelson has sent a message of support for the crucial work of the Samoa Victim Support Group. In a video clip ahead of a planned SVSG fundraiser, Justice Vui reiterates the role of the Samoa Victim Support as first responders to the crisis that continues to affect Samoa’s children. […]
Leiataua Strongly Recommended by Panel to Lead Samoa Shipping Corporation for Further 3 Years
Cabinet has approved the reappointment of afioga Leiātaua Samuel Phineas as the Chief Executive Officer for the Samoa Shipping Corporation for the next three years. Leiātaua was strongly recommended by the panel to continue for a further three years to lead SSC. Captain Phineas was firstly appointed to this position in May 2020 following years […]
Macron is the New Technical Partner of Lakapi Samoa
26 May 2023 – The Macron Hero ‘lands’ in the Samoan archipelago and will be featured on the jerseys of the Pacific’s rugby team. Macron is the new technical partner of Lakapi Samoa, the Samoa Rugby Union, 12th in the World Rugby Ranking. The agreement includes the supply of match kits and the entire clothing […]
