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The island nation of Samoa has declared its waters a shark sanctuary, joining a string of other Pacific countries in protecting the marine predators.
Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele said the move would help sustain a vital part of the ocean’s ecosystem.
“We will not sit idly by while the demand for...
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The Samoa government has issued a temporary ban on the exports of fresh taro to American Samoa.
This is according to a letter signed by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Lopao’o Natanielu Mua, addressed to the American Samoa Government, Department of Agriculture Director, Filifa’atali Michael...
![The destruction left in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita. [Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tonga%20gita%20house.jpg?itok=V2MEhx_o "The destruction left in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Gita. [Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller]")
Tongan disaster officials say 15 families remain in five evacuation centres after Cyclone Gita hit the islands of Tongatapu and 'Eua.
They said the state of emergency declared just after the category five storm is to continue.
The latest situation report from the National Emergency Management...
Today's leaders summit of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement, or PNA, could herald a new era of cooperation in the Pacific's tuna fishery.
The meeting in the Marshall Islands brings together leaders of the eight member nations for just the second time since the agreement was forged in 1982.
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The Guam government is planning to implement a shorter working week from next week to overcome a budget shortfall.
State employees are set to work a 32 hour week.
But the Guam Teachers Federation said the government must solve its financial problems without impacting on the lives of government...
![Samoa PM and helping hands haul submarine cable ashore [Photo: RNZI/Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa%20cable%20landig.JPG?itok=JU7GWmdT "Samoa PM and helping hands haul submarine cable ashore [Photo: RNZI/Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia]")
More job opportunities are expected in Samoa after the setting up of a new depot to service 19 submarine cable systems in the region.
A ground breaking ceremony has been held to kick off construction works for TE SubCom's depot on the main wharf at Apia.
The Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele...
A student, one of two at Avele College who had been expelled from school for bad behaviour, attacked a teacher, last week.
As a result, the male teacher has filed a complaint with the Police.
The attack was confirmed by the School’s Principal, Matafeo Reupena Matafeo.
“I can’t discuss what has...
BOY ELECTROCUTED BY BROKEN POWER LINE IN SAMOA
A live broken power line caused by cyclone Gita, is being blamed for the death of an 8-year-old boy in Samoa on Monday.
TV1Samoa reported that the family had reported the broken power line after the cyclone but nothing was done.
A family member said...
21 February 2018 — Nadi, Fiji – The Common Oceans ABNJ Tuna Project workshop series is back in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) and on track to provide over 300 fishery experts with resources to improve management of their tuna fisheries.
The last workshop for members from the Western...
![Mangere members head out for some exercise. [courtesy photo]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/walking%20samoans.jpg?itok=5mf6ZzeD "Mangere members head out for some exercise. [courtesy photo]")
With a prayer and a stretch the walkers are off.
There's music and laughter – a mix of Samoan and English chatter – as the flower-festooned group begins to walk around the lagoon.
Those that get tired sit by the water, listen to some tunes and cheer on the others but the party atmosphere belies a...