Samoa's new prime minister flies to NZ for medical treatment within days of taking office

Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt Photo: Samoa Parliament Samoa's newly elected prime minister is New Zealand for medical treatment. In a statement, the Samoan government said Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt...

Laauli’s Israel stance puts Sāmoa on shaky legal ground

Laauli’s Support of Israel: The Legal Implications At his first meeting with Cabinet ministers and heads of ministries last week, Samoa’s new Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt declared Samoa’s unwavering support for...

Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti sets sail to Samoa

A group of voyagers have spent the last ten years preparing for their journey to Samoa, guided by the traditional navigation methods of their ancestors. This week, they will set sail aboard the waka hourua Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti on their voyage, Te...

‘Unfinished business’: Titans star pledges Aussie allegiance in huge Kevvie boost

Gold Coast Titans captain and Queensland Origin star Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has declared he has “unfinished business” with the Kangaroos after choosing to play for Australia over Samoa in upcoming internationals. Having already lost Broncos gun Payne...

‘Unfinished business’: Kangaroos keep NRL star

Gold Coast Titans captain and Queensland Origin star Tino Fa’asuamaleaui has declared he has “unfinished business” with the Kangaroos after choosing to play for Australia over Samoa in upcoming internationals. Having already lost Broncos gun Payne...

Tino makes call on international representation: 'Unfinished business'

Tino Fa'asuamaleaui cited Australia's 30-0 loss to the Kiwis in the 2023 Pacific Championships final as his reason for sticking with the Kangaroos. The star forward is eligible for Samoa and has previously represented the nation of his father's...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

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Tax-free years coming to an end for the major airlines

Victor Pody shot these Qantas and Virgin 737-800s, VH-VZB and VH-YIZ. Virgin Australia again paid no income tax in 2024 due to carried-over losses, while Qantas returned to paying income taxes, the ATO has said. The Flying Kangaroo in FY2023–24...

Papua New Guinea approves defense treaty with Australia

Papua New Guinea’s Cabinet has approved a bilateral defense treaty with near neighbor Australia, paving the way for the nations’ leaders to sign a landmark agreement that U.S. allies hope will curb Chinese influence in the region. Papua New Guinea...

Adventure around Fiji and Samoa: Cultural tours and natural beauty

Hike them with a ranger and you’ll pass shards of pottery, human burial sites, and ancient remnants of the island’s earliest settlers. The giant, ancient dunes are a perfect starting point for resetting your perception of the island. 2. Raft...

Rose claims Samoa's first World Champs medal

Alex Rose’s bronze medal discus throw of 66.96 metres at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships has made him the first-ever Samoan medalist at the prestigious event. Rose also became the first Pacific man to win a medal at the competition....

Historic Triumph: Alex Rose secures Sāmoa's first-ever World Athletics medal

In a world where dreams collide with dedication, and where every moment counts, one athlete has risen to leave an indelible mark on history. This past Sunday, under the bright lights of the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, Alexander Melei...

Pacific makes powerful impact at World Expo

The Pacific region is making a strong impression at this year's World Expo in Japan. Countries represented include Papua New Guinea, Sāmoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Palau, the Marshall Islands, Fiji, the Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, the Solomon...

Businesses request Yunus for LDC deferment to 2032

Leaders of the country's top 16 business chambers and trade bodies requested Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to defer the LDC graduation for six more years considering the current situation of the economy. At present, there are some risks of...

AG explains SOE

Attorney General Su'a Hellene Wallwork explained the constitutional and financial circumstances that led to the declaration of a state of emergency this week. In a press release issued on Wednesday, Su'a wrote that the State of Emergency, which...

Natalie Arroyo | On vibrant communities and economic strength

Lately, the news has been tough for our community’s economic hopes — we are especially subject to the winds of change right now and big projects filled with possibility hang in the balance. The job market has slowed considerably and the near-term...

Funding is needed to save Samoa’s ‘little dodo’ from extinction (commentary)

Since 2014, Samoa’s “little dodo” has been listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List: related to the extinct dodo, an adult manumea, as it’s called locally, has not been photographed well in the wild, and its song has rarely been...

Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Samoa Shipping Corporation: Vacancy – Mechanical Maintenance EngineerSeptember 10, 2025Share via: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Related posts: JOB VACANCY : FINANCE ASSISTANT EATHU CASTING AND FORGING CO., LTD CBS Security Officer – Vacancy...

Samoa Withdraws From OFC U-19 Women’s Championship

Press Release – OFC OFC acknowledges Samoas commitment to womens football and looks forward to their continued participation in future competitions and development programmes. The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) confirms that Samoa has...

New Zealand tightens international adoptions, Sāmoa most affected

The New Zealand Government is pausing the recognition of some international adoptions, primarily affecting Sāmoa, due to concerns over child abuse in cases involving adoptions from overseas. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says efforts are...