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I am going on the Road to talk to Aiga - FSM TAUA
29 August 2010 Column by FSM TAUA I am going to go to every Samoan community in the World over the next 6 months before the election to tell them to throw out the HRPP. I cannot do this on my o... More
The SMS (Samoa Mo Samoa) Organization rallies support from our Samoan people! by Eric George.
2 Sep. 2010 Talofa Lava and Greetings, In the name of God - the all powerful, eternal and compassionate God. Whose power is limitless and whose mercy is boundless. And by the name of his only So... More
Terrific Tuilagi! England want to fast-track young Leicester star Manu
By Chris Foy Last updated at 2:21 AM on 7th September 2010 England are closely monitoring the development of the youngest member of a Samoan rugby dynasty with a view to fast-tracking him into the... More
Samoan MP hopes to make way for woman parliamentarian
Radio Australia Updated September 7, 2010 08:28:38 Samoa's associate minister for commerce, industry and labour, Hans Joachim Keil, will not seek re-election when parliament dissolves in November.... More
World on a Plate: Samoa (+recipe)
NZ Herald Sep 7 Top chef Michael Meredith, who is today demonstrating Samoan cuisine at the Auckland Museum's Kai to Pie exhibition, is best known to Aucklanders for his award-winning namesake re... More
Staff ructions at UNDP office in Samoa
RNZI Posted at 03:06 on 03 September, 2010 UTC The Samoa based United Nations Resident Co-ordinator has denied her office is in crisis, despite nine staff leaving in the past six months. The Sa... More
Academics urge Samoa to plant trees as tsunami protection
RNZI Posted at 03:06 on 03 September, 2010 UTC People in Samoa are being encouraged to plant trees and grass to try and lessen the impact of tsunamis on coastal areas. This was one idea raised... More
Samoan police officer hospitalised after reported attempt to take his own life
'RNZI Posted at 04:02 on 31 August, 2010 UTC A police officer in Samoa has been admitted to the national hospital for treatment after reportedly attempting to take his own life by drinking a poiso... More
Warning Samoa land dispute involving Head of State shows need for dialogue
RNZI Posted at 04:55 on 31 August, 2010 UTC A Samoan academic says Samoa’s Head of State’s row with the village of Lufilufi has highlighted lessons for other customary landowners to have open dial... More
Samoa Land Transport says taxis face new enforcements next month
RNZI Posted at 21:55 on 29 August, 2010 UTC Samoa Land Transport says laws against smoke emissions and tinted windows for taxis are to be enforced next month. The Assistant CEO of Land Transpor... More
Royal row rocks Samoa's head of state
SMH 27 August 2010 Samoa's head of state said on Wednesday his future as the national figurehead was in jeopardy after he was sacked as a regional king and banished from his village. Tupua Tama... More
Samoa feeling good after big win
RNZI Posted at 22:52 on 26 August, 2010 UTC The Samoa under 19s rugby team is brimming with confidence heading into their second pool game of the Oceania Championship against American Samoa in Api... More
US firm bids to establish Samoa's first call centre
Australia network news 27 August 2010 Jemima Garett A major United States communications company is negotiating with the Samoan government to establish that country's first call centre. The co... More
Schools compete to Pasifika beat
Hawkes bay today 24th August 2010 The Hastings Boys' High School hall was filled with 550 spirited supporters who thundered with proud voices, a conch shell and drums pounding Pasifika beats. ... More
Memorial service in Hawaii to honour fallen Samoan soldiers
RNZI Posted at 22:03 on 24 August, 2010 UTC A memorial service is being held this week in Hawaii to honour and remember Samoan soldiers who’ve lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. ... More
Double quake caused 2009 tsunami in Samoa and Tonga
Scidev 24 August 2010 The deadly tsunami that hit Samoa and Tonga in 2009 was caused by rare back-to-back earthquakes that occurred within a minute of each other, according to researchers. They... More
Samoan Tattoos, Secrecy should be exposed
23 August 2010 Lotonuu When you’re looking for some Samoan tattoo designs online, I think you will agree with me that it is rather a challenging experience. Despite its popularity within the Po... More
Top businesswoman in Samoa turns down running for parliament
RNZI Posted at 23:32 on 23 August, 2010 UTC A top businesswoman in Samoa has turned down the idea of running for Parliament in the general election next year citing cultural reasons. Lemalu Sin... More
Samoa’s Head of State banished from village after building dispute
RNZI Posted at 17:56 on 22 August, 2010 UTC Samoa’s Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has been banished from Lufilufi, the village that owns the paramount Tui Atua chiefly title he holds... More
Samoa Observer to launch Samoan language paper
RNZI Posted at 02:08 on 23 August, 2010 UTC A Samoan language newspaper is to be launched by Samoa Observer Newspaper Group this week. The new publication will come out three days a week, on Tu... More
Samoan rower to take on the world's best
Published: 7:51PM Tuesday August 17, 2010 Source: ONE Sport 75 days out from the rowing World Championships at Karapiro and World champion Mahe Drysdale has an unexpected rival in Samoan architec... More
Event celebrates Samoan culture
Ceremonies, a parade and performances mark Heritage Week By Star-Advertiser Staff and News Services POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 13, 2010 Two-year-old Achillez Mika-Togiaola flashed a shaka ye... More
Rugby-match attacker used Samoan 'law of the village' in bashing
13 August 2010 The Age A steel worker unleashed the Samoan “law of the village” when he bashed a parent at a junior rugby match after a try was disallowed to his son. Team coach Troy Hunt suffe... More
Samoa Tourism Authority, Billy TK Jnr Ltd and Polynesian Blue Airlines proudly presents 'The 2010 Samoa International Jazz and Blues'
For Immediate Release 10 August 2010 Press release The beautiful Island nation of Samoa will be the backdrop to this world class Jazz, Blues and Soul music festival over three days in November. ... More
Samoa National day a great success at the TradeExpo China
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SEND MONEY TO SAMOA WITH WORLD CASH TRANSFERS FOR JUST $7.50!
Press release 6 August 2010 World Cash Transfers has launched online money transfers offering cheap money transfers from Australia to Samoa. World Cash Transfers (WCT) has expanded its remittan... More
Final autumn Test match against Samoa to be held in Aberdeen
Herald Scotland By Kevin Ferrie 6 August 2010 Scotland will play Samoa at Pittodrie in the last of their autumn internationals after Andy Robinson, their head coach, pushed to make sure his team ... More
Samoa 2010 International Jazz & Blues Festival Nov 12-14th Opolu Island Samoa
Allabout jazz 2 august 2010 Samoa 2010 International Jazz & Blues Festival November 12-14th Opolu Island Samoa hosts some of the best jazz and blues musicians from around the globe in one of the w... More
Samoa teacher gets 12 months probation for beating student
RNZI Posted at 20:24 on 01 August, 2010 UTC A teacher in Samoa has escaped a jail sentence for causing bodily harm to a student, leaving bruises on his chin and an eye. Enele Auva’a, a teacher ... More
Bank robber in Samoa jailed, chief judge rejects plea for a second chance
RNZI Posted at 04:04 on 02 August, 2010 UTC One of four accused of an armed bank robbery in Samoa has been jailed for six years. Nazario Chong Nee pleaded guilty to robbery of the Westpac bank ... More
Police in Samoa release port mortem of dead passenger
RNZI Posted at 23:19 on 29 July, 2010 UTC The post mortem result for a female passenger found dead on arrival from American Samoa to Samoa last week showed she died from heart failure. The woma... More
Samoa to get the focus at the Shanghai Expo on Sunday
RNZI Posted at 07:40 on 29 July, 2010 UTC Samoa’s Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi will lead Samoa’s delegation at his country’s National Day celebrations at the Shanghai Expo on 01 Au... More
Samoa Becomes Third Country To Benefit From Pacific Islands Business Mentoring Programme
28 July 2010 Voxy NZ The new Pacific Islands Business Mentoring Programme has been launched in Samoa. Five volunteer mentors from Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ) landed in the country on Monda... More
Kaiti kids live a dream to see Samoan sights
Gisborne herald 28 july 2010 SAMOA ADVENTURE: Kaiti School students Liam Warren, Te Rei Wilson, Terrence George, Shylah Tichborne-Hailey and Cleveland Beach explore an old church on Savai’i where... More
Australia to play part in Samoa Lotto
July 28, 2010 - 10:04AM SMH Australia Samoa's first jackpot lottery winner is yet to come forward, but when they do, Australia will play a part in confirming the big win. For the first time sin... More
Samoan signs for the Scarlets
Jul 27 2010 by Delme Parfitt, Western Mail THE Scarlets have completed a one-year loan deal with Bath for 26-year-old Samoan international, Jonny Fa’amatuainu. Fa’amatuainu, who can play anywhe... More
American Samoa detective shot outside courthouse
The Associated Press July 27, 2010; 9:16 PM Photo: Siaumau Siaumau Jr., middle, screams while a court marshal and police officers, try to restrain him after he fatally shot Det. Lt. Lusila Brown... More
FALEOMAVAEGA TO “TAPUA’I” DAVID TUA FIGHT IN ATLANTIC CITY
Washington, D.C. -- 27 July 2010 *old press release but worth to publish again* Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that he will be traveling to Atlantic City, New Jersey to “tapua’i” a... More
Hawaiian company promises sensitivity in Samoa casino plan
Casino City News 26 July 2010 Savaii, Samoa -- South Pacific Development Group who hope to develop a casino on the Somoan Island Savaii have promised sensitivity to local culture, Radio New Ze... More
Quake strikes off Tonga, Samoa; no damage reported
The Associated Press Sunday, July 25, 2010; 1:33 AM CANBERRA, Australia -- The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 has struck the South Pacific off the co... More
There's Samoa where we come from!
25 July 2010 Mirror UK When it comes to rugby-playing families, the Leuluais are in a Super League of their own. The Horne brothers, Richard and Graeme, play at Hull FC and Huddersfield. The... More
Police in Samoa await post mortem on passenger on Polynesian flight
RNZI Posted at 22:20 on 22 July, 2010 UTC The Police in Samoa have confirmed a female passenger was dead upon arrival from American Samoa on a Polynesian flight. The passenger was a Phillipino ... More
Samoan family in US accused of extortion
RNZI Posted at 22:20 on 23 July, 2010 UTC A U.S. naval officer in the state of Minnesota and his Samoan wife and sister-in-law have been accused of extorting 185,000 us dollars from family members... More
WORLD CASH TRANSFERS JOINS PAYTOO MOBILE TO OFFER CHEAP INTERNATIONAL CALLS FOR TRAVELLERS IN SAMOA
World cash transfer press release 20 July 2010 Money Transfers company World Cash Transfers has joined with Paytoo Mobile to launch a new global SIM card in Samoa which uses local call routing to ... More
UN Corruption convention begins in Samoa today
RNZI Posted at 22:02 on 20 July, 2010 UTC There are hopes a United Nations Convention on Corruption, starting today in Samoa, will give Pacific countries more idea of what they have to do to tackl... More
Ex-Samoa flanker Fa'asavalu leaving St. Helens to return to Harlequins
Google news By The Associated Press (CP) – 3 days ago LONDON — Former Samoa flanker Maurie Fa'asavalu is switching back to rugby union to play for Harlequins. Terms of the deal announced on Fri... More
American Samoa cannery has talks with Samoa
RNZI Posted at 18:57 on 16 July, 2010 UTC A member of the American Samoa House of Representatives revealed yesterday that StarKist Samoa has held talks with the Samoa Government. Tuala uta repr... More
Celebration of Samoa
16 July 2010 by Promise Yee The final day of the weeklong Samoan Cultural Celebration was held at the Pier Amphitheater and celebrated with song, dance, prayer and food July 10. Close to 1,000 ... More
Ex-Samoa flanker Fa'asavalu returning to union
Etaiwannews 16 July 2010 Former Samoa flanker Maurie Fa'asavalu is switching back to rugby union to play for Harlequins. Terms of the deal announced on Friday were not disclosed. The 30-year-o... More
Man facing bank robbery charge in Samoa dies
RNZI Posted at 23:20 on 14 July, 2010 UTC One of the four men in Samoa accused of robbing a bank in April has died. However the cause of his death is yet to be confirmed despite local reports s... More
Police in Samoa charge four men with death of an Amercian Samoa man
14 July 2010 Posted at 00:44 on 14 July, 2010 UTC The police in Samoa have charged four men with the death of an American Samoa volley ball player during an inter-Samoa tournament last month. A... More
Samoa to send 66-strong team to Commonwealth Games
Australia Networknews 14 July 2010 Queen Elizabeth II and Indian President Pratibha Patil started the build-up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi last year. [AFP] Last Updated: Wed, 14 ... More
Samoa urges tough line on Fiji
TVNZ 14 July 2010 Samoa's Prime Minster Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is urging Australia to take a tough line with Fiji, following the expulsion of Australia's top diplomat in Fiji. Malielegaoi... More
Samoa police launch raids on drug sellers
RNZI Posted at 02:19 on 12 July, 2010 UTC The police in Samoa have raided a major market in Apia on suspicion that drugs were on sale. A police source told the Samoa Observer a raid was conduct... More
Samoa Observer editor says Tuilaepa wants Fiji’s limelight
NZ Herald Posted at 22:15 on 11 July, 2010 UTC The Editor in Chief of the Samoa Observer says Fiji’s interim Prime Minister is not taking the bait from Samoa’s Prime Minister. The comments come... More
Samoa Voyaging Society Crew Share Pacific Journey
SPREP 11 July 2010 The Hine Moana with crew from the Samoa Voyaging Society, photo courtesy of Stuart Chape Crew of the Samoa Voyaging Society made a presentation to the Pacific Islands Round... More
Samoan editor criticizes Tuilaepa
RadioFiji Sunday, July 11, 2010 The Editor in Chief of Samoa’s main newspaper the Samoan Observer says Fiji’s Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is not biting whatever bait the Samoan P... More
California celebrates Samoan culture
ABC Australia 9 July 2010 Pacific culture is celebrated in many parts of the world and the lastest edition to the festival calendar the annual Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration 2010 in Califor... More
US tribute to Samoan tsunami victims
ABC Australia 9 July 2010 PHOTO October 2009 and workers construct a mass grave in Apia, Samoa, for victims of the tsunami. Huge waves were unleashed by an undersea quake on September 29, leavin... More
Little Island Press
Little Island Press is a community-focused book publisher based in New Zealand. Established in 2007, we launched our business with two original works from our local Pacific Island communities. Ou... More
Samoan t-shirts
July 9, 2010 Lotonuu.com T-Shirts are more popular in today’s youth than at any other time in history and has created a huge demand for designer clothing all over the world. Many are going for a ... More
Sale sign Pesaminio
Thisislondon 7 July 2010 Sale have announced another summer signing after securing the services of Auckland winger Mikaele Pesamino. The Samoa flyer has been one of the sensations of the IRB Wo... More
Delay in Samoa abuse case raised in court
RNZI Posted at 06:51 on 06 July, 2010 UTC Questions have been raised about the time it took to investigate a case in Samoa which has resulted in the conviction of a police inspector on five counts... More
Samoan policewomen for East Timor UN duty
ABC Australia 7 July 2010 Samoa is preparing to farewell its first female police contingent to serve in East Timor under a United Nations peacekeeping program. Talamua online says police have c... More
Police Inspector in Samoa found guilty of indecent acts against a young male offender
RNZI Posted at 19:23 on 07 July, 2010 UTC The District Court in Samoa has found a suspended police inspector guilty of five counts of indecent acts and not guilty of one count of sodomising a youn... More
Warrior Sititi full of hope for Samoan rugby
(IRB.COM) Monday 5 July 2010 Semo Sititi leading Manu Samoa in their siva tau at Rugby World CupJust three years after the disappointments of the last Rugby World Cup in France, Samoan rugby is cur... More
Former Speaker of Samoa Parliament isolated in his sub-village
RNZI Posted at 22:58 on 30 June, 2010 UTC The former Speaker of the Samoa Parliament charged with contempt of court has been isolated in his sub-village. A spokesman for Solosolo-uta sub-villag... More
SPREP Commends Va'a Crew from Samoa
ST Online 29 June 2010 BY PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Crew from the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu have sailed a journey labelled as a "re-e... More