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Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The family of a mentally ill Kiwi man who died in suspicious circumstances in a Samoan prison has requested the coroner overseeing his inquest recuse himself.
They have also raised concerns about a suppression order protecting the identity of a senior clinical psychiatrist...
Kealakekua, HAWAII — The jury returned its verdict Tuesday in the trial against Wesley Samoa, Natisha Tautalatasi and Lama Lauvao, who were each charged with attempted murder in the Sept. 17, 2018, beating of hotel security guard John Kanui.
The nine-woman, three-man jury found Samoa and...
Washington, D.C. — While the Constitution of Samoa “provides for the right to choose, practice, and change one’s religion,” the US State Department says there are continuing reports that in many villages, leaders forbade individuals to belong to churches outside of the village or to exercise their...
Apia, SAMOA — Ten Samoans on the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme have been expelled for various reasons including theft, smoking marijuana, and for extramarital affairs.
Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi said not only have the workers been banned from the...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoan prosecutors will not seek prison terms for two nurses charged in connection with the deaths of two toddlers last year after they were vaccinated.
Nurses Luse Emo Tauvale and Leutogi Te'o pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month and will be sentenced next Tuesday in Samoa's...
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...
Samata, SAVAII — Multiple shark sightings in the waters of the village of Samata, Savaii, has led to community warning, especially when out fish diving.
Although there have been sightings in the past the recent sightings are out of the norm for the village.
The Samata village pulenu’u, Fau Tua...
Pohnpei, FSM — Pacific fisheries ministers want to see negotiations to end harmful fisheries subsidies.
Meeting this week in Pohnpei, the ministers and senior government officials say the subsidies can be a constraint on the ability of small island states to develop their own fisheries.
Of the...
Kealakekua. HAWAII — Jurors began deliberating Friday in the case of an attempted murder of a hotel security guard.
The jury trial for Wesley Samoa, Natisha Tautalatasi and Lama Lauvao, accused of attacking Kona Seaside Hotel security guard John Kanui on Sept. 17, wrapped up with closing arguments...
Las Vegas, NV — Imports from Samoa and Hawaii debut in Las Vegas this summer, bringing a wide selection of poke choices, plate lunches, and Samoan favorites.
Located inside a small strip mall within walking distance from Pokai Bay Beach, the 4-year-old Aloha Poke will be known as Opulicious Poke...