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The intended loss to the federal government over the alleged false filing of tax returns by an American Samoa woman who was arrested last month in Hawai’i, “could exceed $1 million,” according to new court documents filed with the federal court in Anchorage, Alaska.
Coriana Ifopo, 54, was arrested...
Two people are suspected to have died from dengue fever in Samoa and the Ministry of Health has issued an alert about an outbreak in the country.
The Samoa Observer reported the ministry had identified 25 positive cases with two suspected to have led to the deaths which are still being investigated...
![“Like all of our Pacific people who left the islands and moved to Aotearoa, we came looking for opportunities. Sadly for many, that dream is diminishing with the new landscape of Aotearoa. This is why our family has joined and will vote for the Māori Party. This is why our Pacific vote counts," says Rosa Tomasi-Puni, a mother of two of Samoan and Tokelauan heritage. See Pacific Briefs for story. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/One%20Pacific_thank%20you%20Maori%20Party.jpg?itok=ktwcO4IW "“Like all of our Pacific people who left the islands and moved to Aotearoa, we came looking for opportunities. Sadly for many, that dream is diminishing with the new landscape of Aotearoa. This is why our family has joined and will vote for the Māori Party. This is why our Pacific vote counts,\" says Rosa Tomasi-Puni, a mother of two of Samoan and Tokelauan heritage. See Pacific Briefs for story. [Courtesy photo]")
NIGHTCLUBS, GAS STATIONS TARGETED WITH COUNTERFEIT MONEY
Counterfeit money is a growing problem in Samoa and the people behind it are targeting nightclubs and gas stations.
Governor of the Central Bank of Samoa, Maiava Atalina Ainu’u-Enari confirmed this during an interview with the Samoa Observer...
The McDonald’s Family Restaurant has secured the naming rights for the Miss Samoa Pageant 2017. The $100,000 deal was announced during a press conference at McDonald’s in Apia. the Samoa Observer reported yesterday.
McDonald’s President and Owner, Tautolo Aogaleatu Tautolo, said the franchise’s...
![[SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoaPM_15.jpg?itok=wHcn1j_- "[SN file photo]")
Tourism is synonymous with small islands and big business for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) accounting for 25% of gross domestic product (GDP). Tourism and travel is the largest industry and job provider in the world.
Although small islands benefit from a minuscule slice of the US$7.6...
![Kanihi hapū chair Daisy Nobel said there was a spiritual element to Mount Taranaki. [Photo: Supplied / Jeremy Becker]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/taranaki_in_tarn.jpg?itok=QqniIKre "Kanihi hapū chair Daisy Nobel said there was a spiritual element to Mount Taranaki. [Photo: Supplied / Jeremy Becker]")
AMATA MEETS WITH ALASKA’S SAMOAN COMMUNITY
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Aumua Amata was privileged to meet late Monday with some of the Samoan and Polynesian community in Alaska, hosted by the Polynesian Association of Alaska, and discussed issues such as access to healthcare on the islands,...
![[photo: Christchurch Trust]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/court%20entrance%20copy.jpg?itok=i899rCf8 "[photo: Christchurch Trust]")
O le ala ile pule, o le tautua - The Pathway to leadership is to serve.
Born and raised in New Zealand, Lui has big dreams for his future that don't involve his Samoan roots. But Lui's father has hopes for his son that are steeped deeply in tradition.
Matai is the debut work of Pasifka theatre...
![A box of tacopuas, a blend of Hawaiian and Samoan food, at Taste of Samoa Manapua Bakery in Parkland. [Sue Kidd skidd@thenewstribune.com]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/manapua%20box%20copy.jpg?itok=WHQ3SjMw "A box of tacopuas, a blend of Hawaiian and Samoan food, at Taste of Samoa Manapua Bakery in Parkland. [Sue Kidd skidd@thenewstribune.com]")
In my continuing quest looking at merge foods — when two foods make a third hybrid food — I stumbled on yet another taco mashup.
Earlier this month, I told you about pizzacos. Those pizza-taco hybrids are offered only on Tuesdays at the Defiant Goldfish near Point Defiance Park.
Today’s hybrid...
![Managing Director and Owner of S.S.A.B, Fiti Leung Wai (right) is seen with Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa (center) during the event that launched “Palemia”, a book narrated by the PM to Dr. Peter Swain, in NZ last week. The book is only available at S.S.A.B branches: in Samoa: Megastore, Lotemau, Salelologa, Vaivase; in New Zealand: S.S.A.B Auckland Sei – Oriana; and, in American Samoa: S.S.A.B Pago. [Courtesy photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/PM%20Book%20launch%20Fiti%20copy.jpg?itok=GOrEGRLm "Managing Director and Owner of S.S.A.B, Fiti Leung Wai (right) is seen with Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa (center) during the event that launched “Palemia”, a book narrated by the PM to Dr. Peter Swain, in NZ last week. The book is only available at S.S.A.B branches: in Samoa: Megastore, Lotemau, Salelologa, Vaivase; in New Zealand: S.S.A.B Auckland Sei – Oriana; and, in American Samoa: S.S.A.B Pago. [Courtesy photo]")
SAMOA’S PM TUILAEPA BOOK LAUNCH OF “PALEMIA”
On Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, Prime Minister, Susuga Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi launched his book, “Palemia” — written by Dr. Peter Swain, as narrated by the PM — in New Zealand during a well-attended event at Samoa House in Auckland, NZ.
The prime...
![[1News screen shot]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/diedinsamoa.jpg?itok=AnSQ9JQI "[1News screen shot]")
An Auckland family is demanding answers from the Samoan Government five years after their son and brother died while being held at Tafai-Ngata prison near Apia.
Hans Dalton suffered from a mental illness and was found dead upside down in a water drum in 2012.
Time hasn't healed the pain for Hans...