Regional
Nofoali'i, SAMOA — Samoa's former Head of State, Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has been banished from one of his traditional villages.
The matai council of Nofoali'i, a village west of Apia on the way to Faleolo International Airport, imposed the ban this week.
According to TV1 Samoa, the villge...
Sydney, AUSTRALIA — The new phase of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (A.P.T.C.) may include linking up qualifications to work opportunities in Australia.
Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, revealed yesterday she wants to work with Samoa to improve access to work for...
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (HawaiiNewsNow) - A group of Native Hawaiian activists are preparing to march through downtown Chicago on Monday to protest Aloha Poke Co.
The Illinois poke shop came under fire recently for sending cease-and-desist letters to poke shops around the world bearing Aloha Poke in...
Apia, SAMOA — A senior officer of Samoa's Immigration division has been suspended during the inquiry into how a new passport was issued to businessman, Tui Va'ai Jr, who is facing criminal charges.
Mr Va'ai has left the country but his other passports, including a New Zealand one, are being held by...
Hagåtña, GUAM — Guam's governor has asked the US president to consider giving the territory's veterans the right to vote in US elections.
In a letter to Donald Trump, Eddie Calvo said many Guamanians have given their lives for the United States.
Guam - like the Northern Marianas, American Samoa,...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Hurricane Hector is still a major Category 3 hurricane as marches south of the state, bringing the chance for increased showers and pushing up surf along south shores.
At 5 a.m. Thursday, the storm strengthened slightly since the last update, packing maximum sustained ...
Apia, SAMOA — A nurse in Samoa is facing criminal charges including one of negligence after two babies died last month.
The one year olds died straight after receiving the vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella.
Samoa's Police Commissioner, Fuiavailili Egon Keil said the nurse has also been...
Apia, SAMOA — Contrary to wishful thinking to give the green light that would allow Samoans residing overseas to vote in General Elections, Government under no circumstance is “stopping any eligible Samoan to be part of our democratic election process,” says Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Dr....
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Big Island as Hurricane Hector continues its march westward as a strong Category 3 storm, bringing the threat of monster surf and strong winds starting late Tuesday and into Wednesday.
At 11 p.m. Tuesday, Hector was packing...
Apia, SAMOA — Members of the public will soon pay to park their vehicles in the Apia Township.
This was confirmed by the Land Transport Authority C.E.O., Galumalemana Ta'atialeoitiiti Tutuvanu-Schwalger yesterday.
The Chief Executive Officer was asked for a comment after a team was seen in the...