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Apia, SAMOA — The government of Samoa is in the process of claiming back unused leased land for re-allocation to others on the waiting list.
Letters have already been served to people leasing government land at Aleisa but not using all the land.
These people applied to lease 50 acres of land but...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries says a recent spate of shark sightings in and around Samoan waters is a positive sign for the fishery.
According to Newsline Samoa acting chief executive of the Fisheries division, Magele Eteuati Ropeti, said the increased sightings were...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoan officials say the expulsion of misbehaving seasonal workers from New Zealand, and the blacklisting of their villages in Samoa, is a one-off.
The Samoan government said this week 10 workers had been sent back for various reasons including theft, adultery and smoking marijuana....
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa will be without a patrol and rescue boat until September after its only dedicated vessel was returned to Australia.
Police commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil said he was worried about an incident happening in the next four months.
Newsline Samoa reported police have warned...
Apia, SAMOA — Three people are already charged with the recent police raid of illegal guns at Faleula and Leauva’a, but there could be more as police continue with their investigations.
Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil, is concerned with the missing suspects and the threat they may pose to...
Apia, SAMOA — With just over a fortnight left before the opening of the Pacific Games in Samoa a ceremony has been held in Faleata to mark China's handing over of a brand new multi-sport centre and the completion of refurbishment work on existing games venues.
Speaking at the ceremony yesterday...
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — Thousands of Pacific Islanders - including a quarter of Samoa’s population - are hoping for a new life through the annual visa lotteries. They are ready to wrench themselves from home for a New Zealand residence visa. But is the better life the ballot promises a reality?...
American Samoa’s team of junior golfers departed the territory yesterday morning for the independent state of Samoa, to take part in a golf tournament against players from New Zealand and Samoa. The local delegation includes 12 junior golfers, two coaches, and a handful of chaperones/parents. Good...
Apia, SAMOA — Scientists in Samoa are hoping a new collaboration with New Zealand researchers will help them discover new cancer medicines from native plants and marine organisms.
Two members of the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa have returned from a visit to the Maurice Wilkins Centre...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Police are planning the 1 July transfer of more than 300 prisoners at Tafa'igata to the multimillion dollar facility at Tanumalala.
The Samoa Observer reported that Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil admitted there was a lot to consider.
The Tanumalala facility is about...