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![Leotiti Maselino Ioane (left) built 4 of the fautasi boats — Paepaeulupoo of Aua, Fuao of Vatia, Sinapioa of Fagaitua High School, God is Great of Pago Pago — that raced in last week’s Flag Day fautasi regatta — the Heats, the Exhibition Race and the final 2017 Flag Day Championship Race; and they all placed. He is pictured here with Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie. [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Maselino%20n%20Gaoteoteweb.jpg?itok=48LWvxp6 "Leotiti Maselino Ioane (left) built 4 of the fautasi boats — Paepaeulupoo of Aua, Fuao of Vatia, Sinapioa of Fagaitua High School, God is Great of Pago Pago — that raced in last week’s Flag Day fautasi regatta — the Heats, the Exhibition Race and the final 2017 Flag Day Championship Race; and they all placed. He is pictured here with Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie. [courtesy photo]")
The fautasi regatta that took place over a period of three days last week had four boats built by one local man — Leotiti Maselino Ioane. The regatta comprised the two Heats, the Exhibition Race and the final 2017 Flag Day Championship Race, and his boats all placed.
Leotiti of Aua built...
![National University of Samoa’s first instructor with a disability Faoolo Utumapu on the far right playing the piano with the NOLA band — all of whom are blind, last month at one of the events held in Samoa. [Courtesy Photo: NOLA]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Blind%20Leturer.jpg?itok=4p4YNjUF "National University of Samoa’s first instructor with a disability Faoolo Utumapu on the far right playing the piano with the NOLA band — all of whom are blind, last month at one of the events held in Samoa. [Courtesy Photo: NOLA]")
Apia, SAMOA — Being blind hasn’t stopped Faoolo Utumapu from climbing the ladder in life. A journalist by profession, a strong advocate for the disabled, she has been appointed as one of the lecturers for the National University of Samoa (NUS) for the journalism courses. Born blind Faoolo will be...
![Samoan-New Zealander Leota Alice Meredith ... talking about the many traditions and norms behind Samoa’s rich tattooing history. [Image: Kendall Hutt/PMC]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/LeotaM_683pxlsweb.jpg?itok=7iZ4-4ho "Samoan-New Zealander Leota Alice Meredith ... talking about the many traditions and norms behind Samoa’s rich tattooing history. [Image: Kendall Hutt/PMC]")
A small, enthusiastic crowd gathered among the shelves of one of Auckland’s libraries earlier this week to listen to a lively and engaging talk on the practice of malu, the Samoan female tattoo.
The event, part of Papatoetoe Library’s regular “Tea and Topic” programme, was organised to celebrate...
![Moe ,who is Samoan, says her brother made her dress for the festival. See dress next photo. [RNZ/ Koroi Hawkins]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/eight_col_p36.jpeg?itok=jMG3_y_e "Moe ,who is Samoan, says her brother made her dress for the festival. See dress next photo. [RNZ/ Koroi Hawkins]")
Despite the challenging Auckland traffic and a weather forecast predicting light showers, thousands of people were at Auckland's annual Pasifika Festival Saturday.
The sound of drum beats, ukuleles and beautiful Pacific voices filled the air for the 25th Pasifika being held in the city.
People from...
![Asiata (center) is seen here with his mother (right) and wife (left). [courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Isaacs%20mother%20and%20wife.jpg?itok=3dUP8ay8 "Asiata (center) is seen here with his mother (right) and wife (left). [courtesy photo]")
The 37th Annual Morris Trophy Awards 2016 was held at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle Washington.
Isaac Asiata 24 years old, a 6-foot-3, 323 pound senior from Spanish Fork, Utah, accumulated 39 straight starts during his last three seasons and was named to the 2016 Associated Press All Bowl...
Apia, SAMOA — WBO Heavyweight boxing champion La'auli Lupesoliai Joseph Parker arrived in Samoa Sunday morning and was welcomed with opens arms on the main highway by the LeAuva'a Village Council and members of the public. The WBO Champ was greeted with banners and a crowd of people who were...
![The star-voice of Disney’s animated film MOANA 16-year old Auli’i Cravalho arrived on Monday night’s from Hawai’i to Pago Pago, on her way to Samoa the following day. She was greeted by young local fan, 6-year-old Maia Faaui, who was wearing her Moana t-shirt at the airport. [Courtesy Photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/maia_moana_2.jpg?itok=E6jmEt30 "The star-voice of Disney’s animated film MOANA 16-year old Auli’i Cravalho arrived on Monday night’s from Hawai’i to Pago Pago, on her way to Samoa the following day. She was greeted by young local fan, 6-year-old Maia Faaui, who was wearing her Moana t-shirt at the airport. [Courtesy Photo]")
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa will have a special treat before the holidays as Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, and Ron Clements, John Musker and Osnat Shurer the filmmakers of Disney animated Moana will be in Samoa on Wednesday (Samoa Time).
There will be a special Screening of Disney's MOANA at Samoa’s...
Mrs. Ainoama Ameperosa-Leota and Ms. Dacia Toilolo of Port Administration had a chance to meet Auli'i Cravalho — the star & voice — of Disney’s animated movie, “Moana”, yesterday morning at the airport, on her way to Samoa with her mother and the Disney film makers.They said, “It was an honor...
![The contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands with chiefs of Safune after the ava ceremony earlier this week. [photo: Miss Pacific Islands Facebook]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/Miss%20Pac%20Is%20in%20SavaiiWEB.jpg?itok=vL9rH_Xs "The contestants of the Miss Pacific Islands with chiefs of Safune after the ava ceremony earlier this week. [photo: Miss Pacific Islands Facebook]")
Samoa’s hidden treasure, the big island of Savai’, took a turn yesterday to welcome the contestants of 2016 Miss Pacific Islands to its shores.
Savai’i rolled out the red carpet giving the contestants a rapturous reception as the ladies enjoyed the tranquility of the Savaii ahead of their big day...
![Miss Pacific Islands, Abigail Havora and the 8 beautiful contestants after the church service that kicked off the week's activities. [photo: Miss Pacific Islands Facebook] - See more at: http://www.samoanews.com/content/en/miss-pacific-islands-beauties-begin-week-prayer#sthash.AKvc06p0.dpuf](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/MissSP2016.jpg?itok=mbuID9p5 "Miss Pacific Islands, Abigail Havora and the 8 beautiful contestants after the church service that kicked off the week's activities. [photo: Miss Pacific Islands Facebook] - See more at: http://www.samoanews.com/content/en/miss-pacific-islands-beauties-begin-week-prayer#sthash.AKvc06p0.dpuf")
The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2015-2016, Abigail Havora and the lovely eight contestants for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant this year, are now ready for a week of activities leading up to the finale on Friday.
Fittingly, their week began yesterday when they attended a church service which...