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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. […]

Cabinet Approves New ‘Chief of Staff’ Position for Prime Minister’s Department

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 […]

Many Babies Recovering Well from Measles at TTM Paediatric Ward

SSAB is the Naming Rights Sponsor for Tolotolo o le Tamauli Fautasi

The only fautasi crew from the big island of Savai’i has partnered with the Number One Store in Samoa, SSAB. SSAB delightfully announced its newly established partnership with the Tolotolo o Tamauli Fautasi from the village of Salelologa in Savai’i earlier this week. The Chief Executive Officer of SSAB, Afioga Tofilau Fiti Leung Wai is […]

Businesses that Leave Cash on Premises to be Investigated

Organisations and Schools Asked to Register for Independence Day March

The Independence Committee have issued a public notice requesting government agencies and the private sector who wish to march in the upcoming Independence Day celebrations to register their interest. Organisations and Ministries are respectfully advised to kindly contact the Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development (MWCSD): Rev […]

Police Remind the Public it is an Offense to Knowingly Harbour a Criminal

Vaimasenuu Trains Up New Young Crew for 60th Independence Race

Translated from files of FaaSamoa. The winning captain of Samoa’s 50th Independence fautasi race is training up a whole new crew of youngsters mostly aged between 17 and 19 for the upcoming 60th anniversary challenge.   In an interview with Vaimasenuu, she revealed that there are 80 youth currently camped including four young women, all […]

Bail Hearing Date Set for Peter Tulaga

Manu Samoa 7s Finish Season on a High Note Defeating New Zealand 24-19

Manu Samoa 7’s have finished their 2022/2023 season on a high note by defeating New Zealand 24-19 in the bronze medal match in London. Samoa came into the match having lost their last 8 bronze medal finals – and broke that drought to finish strong. The determination to end this streak came by mounting a […]

In Loving Memory of Our Mother Vivien Hodgins, Eternally Missed

EFKS “Tautua i Puapuaga o Tagata” Present Annual Donation of $70k to Samoa’s Health Services

18 May 2023 Apia Samoa. The Ministry of Health and the National Kidney Foundation of Samoa have been blessed once again by the annual donation of the EFKS (Congregational Christian Church) women’s champions – the Tautua i Puapuaga o Tagata (TPT) group. Each year during the fonotele (annual church conference) the TPT present a monetary […]

Iwaki City and Samoa ink mutual agreement

Ambassador of Argentina Presents Credentials.. and a Rugby Jersey to Samoa’s Head of State

H.E. Mrs Maria Belen Bogado, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina to Samoa presented her Letter of Credence to Samoa’s Head of State at a ceremony held at the Vailele Residence on Thursday morning. His Highness Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II was also presented with an Argentina rugby jersey during the Ambassador Bogado is […]

Avanoa Galuega Faavaitaimi mo Amerika, Kanata ma Amerika Samoa

Fatal Car Accident Claims Life of 19-Year-Old Girl

Thursday 18 May 2023 Apia Samoa, Translated from FaaSamoa. A fatal car accident in Tapatapao yesterday afternoon has claimed the life of a 19 year-old-girl. Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti says police are still investigating the cause of the single car crash that saw the vehicle veer off the side of the road. Papali’i says […]

Samoa’s First Covid-19 Case Travelled to the US and Back during Height of Coronavirus Pandemic