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Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's government is reviewing its policy on the repatriation of bodies back to the country.
The Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's proposed policy is expected to strengthen measures used by authorities to allow for repatriation of the deceased.
Ministry CEO Agafili Shem...
Apia, SAMOA — The crowning of the next Miss Samoa this week will end the reign of Miss Samoa beauty queen Sonia Piva, but not what she brought to the role and her own unique achievements that will be her legacy.
As Miss Samoa she will be remembered as a young beautiful woman who has carried out her...
Apia, SAMOA — Two men have appeared in the Samoan Supreme Court on a joint charge of conspiring to murder relating to the alleged plot against the Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.
The pair, Malele Atofu Paulo also known as King Faipopo and Lema'i Faioso Sione, who is a teacher, did...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — Lani Wendt Young is one of New Zealand's most successful writers - and like many popular figures, she's been the victim of serious online abuse.
The Samoan-Maori author has written 11 books, including the bestselling young adult series, Telesā.
Out of any Pasifika author...
Apia, SAMOA — The popular fautasi or traditional longboat racing is being revived for the Teuila Festival next year, but crews must take competition seriously.
No more token entries to make up the numbers and arriving at the finishing line in comfort to collect on the prize money for taking part....
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Over the past few years, there has been greater recognition of gender diversity in mainstream Western popular culture.
From shows such as Ru Paul's Drag Race or Pose, to the prominence of trans figures such Hawaiian-American writer Janet Mock, talk of gender diversity has...
Apia, SAMOA — The minsters of the Congregational Christian church who had tax evasion charges withdrawn in court this week, expect to face similar charges to be filed against them soon.
The CEO of the Ministry of Revenue confirmed in a media release last night that the Court was advised of future...
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA — Renato Curto, the long-time CEO of Tri Marine, could wind up testifying at the trial of Chris Lischewski about an email he sent in 2012 which, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) alleges, implicates the long-time Bumble Bee Foods top executive in price-fixing canned tuna...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi is continuing his campaign to reduce the cost of traditional gift giving at official events.
At his weekly media conference, Tuila'epa announced that cartons of canned mackerel and corned beef had been reduced in size, meaning a...
Apia, SAMOA — The Ministry of Revenue in Samoa has withdrawn tax charges against a further 19 ministers from the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa.
The ministers appeared in the District Court this week with the church General Secretary Vavatau Taufao confirming the withdrawals.
In July a...