Rise in Chinese offenders

The rise in the number of Chinese nationals appearing in court for violence against their spouses in Samoa has prompted calls to have rehabilitation programs conducted in the Chinese language and the need for interpreters.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 05 November 2024, 12:00PM

Haifa takes on the world

Young Haifa Lynch is ready to step onto the world stage this month to become the first Samoan to be a Jiu-Jitsu world champion.

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 04 November 2024, 6:30PM

The outrage in Savaii caused by the outage

On 1 August, the Electric Power Corporation unveiled four new diesel generators, three placed at the Fuluasou substation and one in Savaii. The four generators cost $10.7 million.

By The Editorial Board • 05 November 2024, 10:00AM

‘It Ticks All the Boxes’: CBS welcomes insurance innovation

The Central Bank of Samoa (CBS) has expressed support for the introduction of parametric insurance as a proactive way to strengthen the resilience of the country’s climate-vulnerable communities against natural hazards.

By Sheldon Chanel and Akata Taito • 25 October 2024, 4:00PM

“Financing is Not a Destination, It’s Oxygen"

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) People's Forum on October 21, 2024, climate advocate Brianna Fruean made a powerful statement.

By Uale Tofilau • 27 October 2024, 6:00PM

God’s timing for Federal Pacific Insurance's new Vanuatu offices

The Federal Pacific Insurance (FPI) Company officially opened its doors in Vanuatu this week at its new office located in the Central Business District of Port Vila.

23 February 2024, 1:18PM

How patriotic is Digicel?

Over the last two days, I sat down through Digicel’s Sky Pacific here in Samoa for all Pacific nations playing rugby league.

28 October 2024, 5:00PM

Between the Lines

The Australian government media, more overseas travel, time to say thank you, left high and dry, civilian staff on duty and the fate of the EVs.

28 October 2024, 9:00AM

“The Climate Change Conference is an opportunity – if we all play our part”

Opinion | "It is important that we all have the same goal: a climate-neutral and resilient future in which our children can live in security and prosperity."

By Annalena Baerbock • 28 November 2023, 10:00PM