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Apia, SAMOA — A man who admitted to a charge of conspiracy to kill Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, wants to change his plea to not guilty.
Taualai Leiloa, of Laulii and Magiagi villages, through his lawyer told the court that he wants to change to a not guilty plea.
The...
Apia, SAMOA — Police are investigating how a woman with a criminal record ended up working as a police officer in the Ministry of Police.
The woman is a former bank teller where she stole a substantial amount of money from her employer.
After her recruitment several months ago, she was placed under...
Apia, SAMOA — Two babies and an adult are believed to have been killed in the measles epidemic in Samoa.
The government has also today ordered all preschools and day care centres closed until further notice.
In its latest advisory, the health ministry says there have been 15 confirmed cases in...
Apia, SAMOA — A Methodist church minister in Samoa is facing eight charges, including rape and sexual connection, in relation to a girl under 16 years of age, who was living with his family.
The accused's name suppression was lifted by the court today after the prosecution confirmed the victim is...
Taumeasina Island, SAMOA — Taumeasina Island Resort in Samoa will be the site of the first ever Samoa Tatau Festival, dubbed the biggest event of its kind to be hosted in the independent state.
It’s all about family, friends, tattoos, and music.
The three-day event will feature LIVE tattooing and...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — The New Zealand minister responsible for measles says she's very concerned at the spread of the disease to Samoa and Tonga.
The associate health minister, Julie Anne Genter, said New Zealand has offered advice and assistance and stands ready to help in any way.
"I...
Funafuti, TUVALU — Tuvalu's prime minister says his country is looking to Japan for assistance in creating an "artificial island".
Kausea Natano has spoken to Kyodo News about fledgling plans for a major project using reclaimed land from the lagoon by the main atoll, Funafuti.
The plans, revealed...
Apia, SAMOA — A notorious Samoan blogger has been jailed for seven weeks for defaming the Prime Minister.
Malele Atofu Paulo, popularly known as King Faipopo, was sentenced in the Apia District Court this past week.
His lawyer, Unasa Iuni Sapolu, says he was convicted of criminal libel by Judge...
Apia, SAMOA — A Chinese company has broken ground on a 24 acre site at Tanumalala in Samoa, where it plans to build a factory to make health products.
The company, Skyline, will also grow and process fruit on site.
Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said he welcomed Skyline's...
Apia SAMOA — A husband who attacked his wife with a machete as their children looked on failed to win any sympathies in court this week.
Luaipou Fidow of Fogapoa pleaded with Justice Mata Tuatagaloa for a second chance so he can be with his children he loves.
Justice Tagaloa was not convinced and...