PICRC Participates in Tide Turners Regional Workshop in Samoa

[PR] On June 5–6, PICRC’s Communication and Outreach Officer, Lucy Dickie, participated in the Tide Turners Train-the-Trainer Regional Workshop held… You must be logged in and subscribed to view this content.

King and Queen’s visit to Samoa tops list of most expensive royal trips

There are 43 separate journeys by royal family members listed in the official report for 2024/25 where travel costs were at least £17,000, up from 27 in 2023/24. Some 13 of these involved the King, an increase from eight in the previous year....

A better Samoa starts with education

There are children now faced with an uncertain future as district councils have turned away from the promises they made. For many of these children, education is a means of escaping poverty and achieving a better future. These children are having...

Ann Cairns ensures Samoa’s first medal is Gold at Palau Mini Games

Source: Vodafone Samoa. Samoa has secured its first medal at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau through the efforts of Anne Cairns who assured it was nothing less than GOLD 🥇✨ Source: Vodafone Samoa. Anne Cairns won gold in the V1 500-metre Vaa. Malo...

Wrestling Duo secure 2 Gold Medals for Samoa

The wrestling duo of Etitoa Tamati and Shane Palemia have both earned gold medals for Samoa at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Etitoa Tamatu earned his Gold medal in the Men’s 97kg Wrestling Freestyle while Shane Palemia earned his Gold medal in...

13 Gold and 5 Silver Medals for Samoa’s Junior Boxers at 2025 Tri Nations Tournament

Samoa’s junior boxers have come away from the 2025 Tri Nations Tournament in Suva with 13 Gold and 5 Silver medals. Team Samoa comprised of 12 talented young boxers selected through a local school tournament, run by the Independent Boxing Samoa...

Manu Samoa is more than the playing 15: captain Matu'u

Introducing your National Bank of Samoa Weightlifting Team in Palau for the Mini Games

Your nbs Weightlifting Team 🇼🇸 PALAU 2025 Pacific Mini Games Women’s ⚡️Iuniara SIPAIA Event division Super 87kg+ Village : Saoluafata & Vaoala ⚡️Lesila FIAPULE Event division Super 80kg+ Village : Alafua ⚡️Avatu OPELOGE Event division 77kg Village...

From the Heart of Samoa to the Deep South: Taula launches Partnership with Marist Otago Golf Club

Source: Marist Otago Golf Club. Taula Beverages has reached the deep south of Aotearoa with a partnership launched this past weekend with Martist Otago Golf Club. Taula featured last Friday at the Gladfield Golf Course as club members braved the...

Marist Saints to fly Samoa’s flag at Heilala 9s

Excitement is building as the Marist Saints prepare to depart for Tonga on Monday to compete in the highly anticipated Heilala International 9-a-side Rugby League Tournament, scheduled to kick off next Friday as part of the vibrant Heilala...

Fresh faces join political veterans in Samoa's 2025 election race

Ballot boxes for the 2021 elections. Photo: RNZ Pacific/Tipi Autagavaia With less than nine weeks left until Samoa's early election, several senior public servants are throwing their hats in the ring. One of the higher profile nominees so far is...

Two Injured in Side-by-Side Rollover Near Samoa Drag Strip

Two people were injured in a rollover crash involving a side-by-side vehicle near the Samoa Drag Strip around 4:20 p.m. today. The incident occurred in the runway area behind the strip, temporarily halting activity at the track. According to...

Heilala 9s rugby league comp to start, Marist Samoa joining

Sixteen men’s teams will battle in Nuku’alofa as Tonga hosts the Heilala 9s tournament from 3–5 July. The Tonga Rugby League has confirmed the full lineup for the highly anticipated Heilala 9s tournament, ready to kick off at Teufaiva Stadium this...

Samoa police investigate voter registration fraud

Samoa police are investigating multiple cases of voter fraud, as a man was charged with allegedly using another voter’s identity to register at the Office of the Electoral Commissioner. Samoa Observer reports Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino...

Conspiracy and defamation trial in Samoa ends

A high-profile court case between Samoa police and six defendants linked to an unresolved 2021 hit-and-run incident—that killed a university student—ended abruptly when the defense decided not to present any evidence. According to Talamua News...

Kalu Seeks Stronger Ties Under Samoa Agreement

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for enhanced cooperation between the European Parliament and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) under the framework of the Samoa Agreement. Speaking during a meeting in...

Photo of the Day: Visit Beautiful Samoa

🌺✨ Your Home Away from Home at Lynn’s Getaway Hotel! ✨🌺 Looking for comfort, privacy, and affordability all in one? 🏡💼 Our cozy Ensuite Rooms are perfect for travelers who want it all! 😍🔑 🛏️ Private Rooms & Bathrooms – Enjoy your own space with...

Samoa police probe voter fraud ahead of August polls

The Office of the Electoral Commission conducting voter registrations in Auala, Vaisala, Fagasa, and Sataua in June. Photo: Office of the Electoral Commission - Samoa Samoa police are investigating multiple cases of voter fraud, the Samoa Observer...

China gifts heavy machinery to Samoa

China has presented a $5 million agricultural mechanization package to Samoa. Receiving the 21 heavy machinery units, Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa said. “The project directly addresses one of our most persistent challenges. The...

Miss Samoa USA is getting ready to pass the torch

We met Miss Samoa USA, Josephina Lealaitafea, in the summer of 2024, shortly after she was crowned. Now, after serving in the role for almost a year, she's getting ready to pass the torch. Josephina was crowned on August 1, 2024 after a 15-year...