Olympic qualification would ‘bring Samoa together’ -Auimatagi Sapani
Samoan coach says Olympic qualification would bring Samoa
Samoa
Samoan Head of State calls for fresh elections
Samoans woke up to the news today that they will go back to the polls in just over two-weeks’ time, on 21 May 2021. Calling for fresh elections was the best legal way forward for the Head of State, Tuimalealiifano
From our archives: Fiame’s new chapter
As the official vote count continues in Samoa, we revisit our cover story from November 2020. “It’s very liberating. I haven’t felt this excited about politics for a long time,” says Samoa’s former
The art of listening
At the celebration of Sir Michael Somare’s life at Suva’s Sacred Heart cathedral this month, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong spoke about the willingness to listen as one of the Grand Chief’s defining characteristics.
Fiame’s new chapter
“It’s very liberating. I haven’t felt this excited about politics for a long time,” says Samoa’s former Deputy Prime Minister, and now independent member, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa. In September, Fiame
Food Revolutionaries
The founder of the Pacific Island Food Revolution says the campaign’s work on changing food choices in the Pacific region is “super relevant” in the current global coronavirus pandemic. “Our project is about
USP Saga: Thompson under pressure to cease probe
The controversy surrounding the top job at the University of the South Pacific (USP) has refused to go away nearly one year after it first erupted at its main campus in Suva, Fiji. By March this year, exactly 10 months
Samoa warns USP Pro Chancellor
High drama continues at the Pacific’s only regional university, with reports that one of the member country’s that owns the university has signaled it could seek the removal from office of Winston Thompson,
Coronavirus travel restrictions: a Pacific wrap
There have been no cases of coronavirus reported in the Pacific Islands region, although Australia and New Zealand have reported cases, and in the case of Australia, one death. However the Pacific region has responded
Fiji on Cloud 9 at the Sydney 7s
Fiji has won the Sydney 7s for the first time ever, defeating old rivals South Africa in a thrilling match last night. Both teams were out for redemption having not progressed past the pool stages last week. It was a
Coronavirus: a Pacific wrap-up
An outbreak of a new coronavirus has killed at least 106 people in China, and has spread to some of the Pacific’s close neighbours, including Australia (with five cases) and Malaysia (with four). The United States,
Disappointment for Fiji in Hamilton 7s
The Fiji 7s Men’s team was disappointed yesterday in Hamilton despite its strong performance in day one of the competition, but is now looking to the Sydney leg of the competition. While disappointed with their
Fijiana create history despite not progressing in Hamilton 7s
The Fijiana 7s team created history by defeated England in their first pool match at the Hamilton 7s tournament yesterday. The English women were caught napping on most occasions as the Pacific Island players
Fiji makes a good start in Hamilton
Pacific Island teams hope to make the crowd go wild again at the Hamilton 7s this weekend. It’s that time of the year when New Zealand rugby fans, especially Pacific Islanders, cram the stands of FMG
Measles epidemic shuts down Samoan government services
The ongoing measles epidemic in Samoa has prompted the government to announce the closure of all government services this Thursday and Friday so public servants can assist with the country’s mass vaccination
Pacific Rugby Warriors ready to depart for Japan
The Pacific nations are set to jet off to Japan with less than a month to go till the opening of the Rugby World Cup 2019. The entertainers of rugby, the South Sea Islanders are looking to once again set the Rugby World
Pacific Games: a brilliant start and stars to watch
The scenes at the Pacific Games opening ceremony were unbelievable. Apia Park was filled with melodious Samoan songs and vibrant traditional island dress from participating nations. Fireworks and laser shows completed
Samoa clips Virgin wings
Is Polynesian set for comeback? AN unhappy Samoa Government has signalled an end to its aviation agreement with Virgin Australia from November, opening opportunities for regional and international airlines to fly into
Samoa targets arrivals
Tourism growth inspires island ambitions SAMOA will aim to continue improvements in its local tourism market after a recent visit by travel industry representatives from around the globe. The Samoa Tourism Exchange
Skies fill with new birds
Air deals to boost Tonga, Samoa arrivals POLYNESIAN neighbours Tonga and Samoa hope to boost visitor numbers to their islands with increased flights between the destinations this year. Real Tonga has announced planned
Bank pushes tourism presence
THE growing middle class in China and India means more travellers from those markets over the next five years. It also means possible investment outside those two economic giants in smaller countries, including the
‘The nature of elections’ in Samoa
FROM the outside, it looks as if the imbalance of power had not changed a bit. The ruling party swept back into power in the predicted landslide, winning at least 44 of 49 seats. “As leader, and on behalf of the Human
Another term for Tuilaepa?
HOW can one predict the result for next month’s general elections in Samoa, now? Smartphones, that’s how. Similar to other island states, Samoa has embraced mobile phones with almost alarming ease. Blank
