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Apia, SAMOA — A public holiday has been declared for Wednesday in Samoa, to mark 100 years since the start of the influenza pandemic that killed about a fifth of the population.
On 7 November, 1918, the SS Talune arrived in Apia with sick passengers on board.
The New Zealand administrators allowed...
Apia, SAMOA — The New Zealand Government announced the increases in the new fees and levies in a public notice.
According to the notice issued by the local Immigrating office, circulating locally, the new fees are subject to change pending advice from Immigration of New Zealand’s Head Office.
For...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Whiskey was launched by the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (S.R.O.S.) at the Taumeasina Island Resort on Friday.
The whiskey is a unique product made out of taro and the first of its kind to be produced in Samoa and around the world.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’...
Apia, SAMOA — Parking meters installed in selected locations in Apia town will become operational next month.
This has been confirmed by the L.T.A. Chief Executive Officer, Galumalemana Titi Tutuvanu-Schwalger, in an email to the Samoa Observer.
She said the parking meters will be switched on from...
Apia, SAMOA — In Samoa a Canadian man who pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics and utensils has been convicted on three charges and fined $US1200.
The court has given the William Ernest Rockliffe 14 days to pay or face a 3 months jail term.
The 50-year-old had travelled to Samoa on a yacht but...
Apia, SAMOA — It has been brought to the attention of Government that a number of Samoan children, who have been adopted by Samoans residing overseas, are being exploited. Some are allegedly being used to seek funds from the overseas government, and some treated as ‘kavigis’ or ‘slave laborers’ in...
Apia, SAMOA — The Police are investigating three separate deaths.
They involve a three-month-old baby, 11-month-old toddler and a 24-year-old man.
This was confirmed by the Police yesterday.
On 10 October 2018, the Police said they received a call from the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital regarding...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has opened up about the latest accusations levelled against him by social media blogger O Le Palemia.
In his weekly radio programme, Tuilaepa denied owning eight homes in the United States.
He also denied having off-shore accounts in...
Apia, SAMOA — Five hundred cartons of bananas set sail for New Zealand from Samoa just yesterday (17 October), which the industry hopes will pave the way for further commercial volumes.
The first commercial trial shipment will spend five days in transit before clearing New Zealand customs and...
Apia, SAMOA — The National Council of Churches and the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.) have declined to comment on the latest move by the Government to collect unpaid taxes from Church Ministers’ directly from their personal bank accounts.
General Secretary of the National...