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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Technically minded individuals who want a challenging and profitable career are encouraged to consider the Apprenticeship Program, being offered by the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA).
The deadline to submit applications is 2 p.m., next Monday, December 31, 2018....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man from Fiji, who was arrested earlier this year on allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year old girl, has informed the court that he wants a jury trial.
Manoa Niukavu, 46, is a Fijian national who was employed as an X-ray technician at the LBJ...
Nadi, FIJI — Emergencies are nothing new for the Pacific. Disease outbreaks, natural disasters and the effects of climate change are impacting the everyday lives of Pacific islanders.
Responding quickly and efficiently to the needs of communities during emergencies is extremely challenging in the...
Suva, FIJI — Outrage in Fiji over a United States businessman trademarking the word 'bula' shows little sign of abating.
Florida-based Ross Kashtan has trademarked the common Fijian greeting, which is in the title of his businesses including a kava bar. It means he can take legal action to prevent...
Pacific Islands Forum, NAURU — Nauru is at the centre of a diplomatic storm after the Pacific Islands Forum host nation, which is aligned to Taiwan, denied Chinese observers the right to visit on official passports.
Forum chairman Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi threatened to...
Suva, FIJI — Samoa's prime minister, Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi, arrives in Fiji today (Sunday, August 25 Fiji and Samoa time) for a three-day official visit.
He will pay calls on the President of Fiji and is expected to meet with his Fiji counterpart Frank Bainimarama on Monday.
He will address...
Lautoka, FIJI — For the first time in 11 years, American Samoa’s Women’s National Soccer Team will take to the field in an official FIFA/OFC tournament.
On Aug. 24 at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji, they will face off against the Solomon Islands in the OFC Nation’s Cup qualifying stage tournament...
Suva, FIJI — A church founder and self-titled pastor is in a South Korean prison, accused of enslaving followers in Fiji.
The Grace Road Church has extensive business networks in Fiji, but the government said these would not be affected by Shin Ok-joo's arrest.
The police in South Korea said Ms...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — District Court Judge Fiti Sunia has denied a motion by Assistant Public Defender Ryan Anderson to reduce the bond amount for the defendant Manoa Niukavu to $30,000. Given the totality and the circumstance of the allegation against Niukavu, Sunia said that the $50,000...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year old man from Fiji employed by the LBJ Hospital as an X-Ray Tech was arrested by police last week on allegations that 7 months ago he sexually assaulted a 16-year old girl, who is also a Fiji national.
The victim and her sister made the report to police two...