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San Francisco, CA — Days after a Samoa rugby player allegedly punched three players on the opposing Wales team following a match at AT&T Park, a San Francisco judge on Wednesday ordered his release from jail with conditions.
Samoa player Gordon Langkilde must remain in the U.S. while awaiting...
San Francisco, CA. — San Francisco Police have confirmed they have arrested Manu Samoa sevens player Gordon Langkilde in connection with an altercation during the recent World Cup tournament.
Samoa Rugby Union chairman Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said on Tuesday he understood that Langkilde had...
Apia, SAMOA — In Samoa, police are investigating the remains of two adults found on a beach near the village of Sa'anapu on Upolu.In Samoa, police are investigating the remains of two adults found on a beach near the village of Sa'anapu on Upolu.
The police say they believe the remains of bones and...
Apia, SAMOA — A new political party has reportedly been registered in Samoa.
Talamua Online reports Samoa's Electoral Commissioner has confirmed the Samoa First party has been registered.
A source told Talamua that the party hoped to bring change to Samoa's political landscape and would push to...
Apia, SAMOA — Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has downplayed concerns that the use of “reasonable force” in schools is a step backward for Samoa.
During his weekly program with the media, the Prime Minister said the amendments introduced in the last Parliament session to allow the use...
HONOLULU (AP) — A man suspected of gunning down a Hawaii police officer was killed during a shootout with officers Friday after a three-day search across the Big Island, authorities said.
Justin Waiki was killed and an officer was injured during the shootout, Hawaii County Managing Director Wil...
Apia, SAMOA — Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi has cautioned the General Secretary of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.), Reverend Vavatau Taufao, to leave politics to politicians.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa offered the warning during his weekly media conference...
Apia, SAMOA — Within six weeks of battling manic depression, renowned Samoan author, Sia Figiel, was able to complete her book “Free Love”.
During the launch “Free Love” on Wednesday, Sia spoke openly about her love hate relationship with the mental illness.
“I wrote this in six weeks and I got...
Auckland, NEW ZELAND — The Samoa Planet website, which publishes news, blogs and other Pasifika stories will close after nearly two years.
Its founders, Lani Wendt Young and Tuiloma Sina Retzlaff, announced the decision on the website this week, saying they were pursuing other endeavours.
The pair...
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Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand Immigration should review the Samoan Quota ballot because of record numbers of people applying, an academic says.
The ballot is open to Samoan nationals aged between 18 and 45. 1100 names of people are drawn annually who can then apply for residency.
In 2012,...