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Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and COVID-19 will stand out.
But there was a lot more going on across the Blue Continent — including climate discussions and political uncertainty.
Here’s a look back in the rear-view mirror.
TONGA'S...
Apia, SAMOA — In the weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, four murders were recorded in neighboring Samoa, with one on Christmas day.
The Christmas day incident occurred in Faleula in the early morning hours when a man died in Faleula after he was assaulted
Police Commissioner Auapa’au...
Samoa Observer is reporting police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a 28-year-old man on Christmas Day.
This makes it the fourth murder to be reported this week. It is still unclear as to what transpired leading up to the tragedy but it is believed to have been fueled by...
The Samoa Legislative Assembly has passed a motion to replace two suspended Human Rights Protection Party (H.R.P.P.) Members who sit on a parliamentary committee with their party colleagues.
The motion was moved by the Deputy Speaker, Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola this week when the parliament...
Apia, SAMOA — A Samoan government minister has been taken to New Zealand by air ambulance for heart treatment.
Newsline Samoa reports a special Cabinet meeting on Sunday approved the emergency medical evacuation for the 63-year-old Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour, Leatinu'u Wayne So'...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Cruise Tourism Strategy, recently launched is the culmination of significant work that was undertaken during the closure of borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic to develop a clear framework to guide the cruise ship industry going forward.
The launch, which was...
Apia, SAMOA — Christmas and New Year celebrations starting next week will be held at the Friendship Park with a Santa Claus parade among the new attractions for local residents, the Samoa Observer is reporting.
Details of the festive season and new year program were unveiled at a joint press...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The popular Christmas on the Waterfront in Samoa is back again this year, with the program set for Wednesday, Dec. 21 to Friday Dec. 23 at the Friendship Park.
This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Samoa Tourism Authority.
The event will start with the...
Apia, SAMOA — A Supreme Court Judge called out the staff of the Ministry of Justice and Court Administration (MJCA) for taking a break when it is not yet Christmas (e lei tāina le Kerisimasi).
Justice Fepuleai Ameperosa Roma was sitting over the usual list of criminal mentions on Monday morning...
Andersen Air Force Base, GUAM — This year marks the 71st mission of Operation Christmas Drop, aiming to deliver 200 boxes of essential items as well as special treats to rover 20,000 people in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Northern Marianas and Palau.
It began in December 1952. An...