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Apia, SAMOA — Popular night club Edge Marina View has been shutdown after the Liquor Board stripped its liquor and beverage license.
Minister for Revenue and Liquor Board chairman, Tialavea Tionisio Hunt, told the Samoa Observer that the decision of the Board has been conveyed to the club’s owners...
Apia, SAMOA — The Deputy Registrar of the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration, Ve'atauia Fa'atasi Puleiata, has identified the three men charged in connection to the Police investigation into the death of Jeremiah Malaki Tauili’ili.
Responding to questions from the Sunday Samoan yesterday...
Apia, SAMOA — Police in Samoa have warned people not to post threatening statements after a man died following an alleged beating.
Civil engineer Jeremiah Malaki Tauili'ili was attacked on Saturday and died on Wednesday.
Police said no arrests had been made but investigations were continuing.
They...
Falemauga Caves, SAMOA — Among the most striking natural wonders are the Falemauga Caves in Samoa. These caves are not just natural wonders, they’re important archaeological sites that have provided unprecedented insights into Polynesian prehistory.
The cave complex appears to have played an...
Apia, SAMOA — All ministers of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa are to meet today to discuss their next step in a tax boycott.
They have been summoned by the Elders Committee to decide what action to take after the apparent failure of their boycott of a new government tax on church...
Apia, SAMOA — A meningococcal alert has been issued by the Samoan government.
Talamua Online reported Health Minister Tuitama Dr Talalelei Tuitama said doctors had been instructed to take notice of children with fever because it is the first symptom of the potentially deadly disease which could be...
Apia, SAMOA — Allegations that an Australian tourist was raped has led to the arrest and charging of a man.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Ministry of Police.
The 30-year-old tourist lodged a complaint on Wednesday against a 32-year-old male of Sinamoga.
This is in connection to an...
Apia, SAMOA — An Australian newspaper article that reported plans by the Chinese government to fund the building of a wharf in Savai’i has shocked the Chinese Ambassador, and attracted a strong rebuttal from Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.
The Australian newspaper on Monday...
Apia, SAMOA — Concerns about fake news and the impact of social media in the Pacific Islands are some of the challenges that authorities in the region have to address.
Chairman of Policy and Regulation Forum for the Pacific, Charles Punaha, said this recently when discussing issues that will be...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi is today marking 20 years since he became the country's leader.
He is the longest serving prime minister in the Pacific region.
In his weekly radio interview, Tuila'epa said doctors had reassured him he was in good health with a...