3 June 2023 Apia Samoa. Renowned Music Artist Lesā Metitilani ‘Lani’ Alo visited the Campus of Hope this week and spent time with the children. Lesā and his companion Livingstone Efu are in Samoa for the Motherland concert and took time from their busy schedule to visit the children at the Campus of Hope. “It […]
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Smokers React to Shortage of Cigarette Supply in Samoa
Retailers are reporting having to cop abuse from frustrated customers – smokers who are not fairing well over the shortage of cigarette supply in Samoa. For the past two days, stores across Samoa have been unable to replenish supplies from local manufacturer, British American Tobacco. One woman who runs a small retail shop at Tufulele […]
Increases in Samoa Fuel Prices for June 2023
Fuel prices in Samoa will increase both Petrol and diesel, effective today 1 June 2023. As announced by the Minister of Finance Hon Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, Petrol is up by 13.0 sene per litre from $3.27 to $3.40. Diesel will increase by 5.3 sene per litre from $3.30 to $3.35 per litre and Kerosene […]
France Ready To Welcome The World: 100 Days to Rugby World Cup
31 May 2023, Source: Rugby World Cup Committee. Celebrations are taking place throughout France to mark the 100-day countdown to the start of Rugby World Cup 2023 – set to be the most popular edition in the tournament’s history. With a little under three months to go until the best players on the planet arrive […]
Cook Island Voyaging Canoe “Paikea” Arrives in Time to Celebrate Samoa’s Independence
Wednesday 31 May 2023, Apia Samoa. Cook Islands Voyaging canoe “Paikea” departed Rarotonga on 22nd May, and arrived safely into Apia port on Tuesday night at 8pm. The Samoa Voyaging Society Aiga Folau o Samoa (SVS Aiga Folau) have announced the arrival of their voyaging Aiga from the Cook Islands in a press statement issued […]
2023/2024 Budget Address: “Advancing growth through sustainable pathways conducive to socio-economic welfare and building resilience”
Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molio’o , MINISTER OF FINANCE 30 MAY 2023 2023/2024 BUDGET ADDRESS “Advancing growth through sustainable pathways conducive to socio-economic welfare and building resilience” Mr. Speaker, As required under Standing Order 131, it is my pleasure to present to the House on behalf of Government, the Statement on the Main Estimates for the […]
Fagalii Airport Re-Opens with Extended Runway, Minister Assures Safety
Translated from FaaSamoa. The Fagalii airport has reopened with an extended runway, and the Minister of Works Transport and Infrastructure has given his assurance that it is safe. The Minister says the airport has passed all aviation safety requirements and also has an extended runway. “It is now 800 metres, compared to the 700m runway […]
Tongan Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Passes Away in Auckland Hospital
Royal Highness Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu of the Kingdom of Tonga has died aged 75. The Palace office in Nuku’alofa announced Sunday night Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili died peacefully at 7.15am on Sunday surrounded by family at Auckland Hospital. Princess Siu’ilikutapu was born in May 1948, the oldest daughter of Prince Fatafehi Tuʻipelehake and his […]
SNPF Chairman Corrected by Board & Management Stating – “Our Lending Policies Have Not Changed”
Monday 28 May 2023 Apia Samoa. There has been a flow of mixed messages from the SNPF Board and Management regarding the superannuation fund’s lending policies. Last week the SNPF Chairman Papalii Panoa Tavita Moala had announced that a change to lending products available to contributors was coming. He called a press conference for 2pm […]
New Zealand Ministry for Pacific Peoples Announce the Start of Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa 2023
28 May 2023, Apia Samoa. The New Zealand Ministry of Pacific Peoples have announced the start of Samoan Language Week for 2023. Hon Barbara Edwards in a recorded message said the theme for this year’s Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa, was Mitamita i lou gagana, maua’a i lou faasinomaga. “Which in English means, be proud […]
