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Former Miss Samoa heads NUS medical school

Samoa Observer ·

Former Miss Samoa 1999-2000, Siiliili Dr Taralina Gae’e-Atefi, is the newly appointed Head of School of the School of Medicine at our National University of Samoa. She is a medical graduate from the Pacific’s longest-serving Institution in medical...

A better Samoa starts with education

Samoa Observer ·

There are children now faced with an uncertain future as district councils have turned away from the promises they made. For many of these children, education is a means of escaping poverty and achieving a better future. These children are having...

Beyond the classroom: Field study at the United Nations

Ke Alaka'i - The Leader · July 1, 2025

BYU—Hawaii students with a faculty member (center). From left: Ashton Finau, John Andrew Quizana, Qudaela Taleni, Rosalind Malolo, Christina Akanoa, Addison Arlint, Selina Walter, Timoci Kean, and Vilai Ilolahia. Photo by John Andrew Quizana...

Harmony at the International Day of Yoga celebration at USP Samoa

Talamua · June 22, 2025

By Dwayne Mahimkar* Apia, Samoa – 23 June 2025 – Samoa is among the first in the world to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga, held at the USP Samoa campus in Alafua early Saturday morning. Around 30+ people partook in this year’s Yoga...

The King and Queen’s most expensive royal trips revealed

The Independent (U.S.) · July 1, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Researchers and scholars at the top of their fields elected as Fellows

New Zealand Doctor ·

Nineteen new Ngā Ahurei a Te Apārangi Fellows and Ngā Ahurei Honore a Te Apārangi Honorary Fellows have been elected to the Academy of the Royal Society Te Apārangi for their distinction in research and advancement of science, technology or the...

Nu’uuli Voc Tech High School Commencement photo & caption

Samoa News · June 18, 2025

Nu’uuli Voc Tech High School held their Commencement Exercises last week Friday, June 13, 2025. Samoa News will be running their photo page and story, sponsored by Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata on Friday, June 20th. [photo: Gabby Fa’aiuaso]

Samoa protects 30% of its ocean with new marine spatial plan

Oceanographic Magazine · June 7, 2025

Samoa’s ocean is filled with deep trenches, underwater seamounts, and coral reefs teeming with life. The new MPAs have been established to protect a place that is home to a number of critically endangered and endangered species, including the...

Iran says it needs time before talks with US but 'doors of diplomacy will never slam shut'

The National News ·

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Iran still needs time and assurances from the US before it can resume nuclear talks, adding that the country is ready to enrich uranium again to "make up for lost time." After a ceasefire came into effect,...

OPINION : Fighting Poverty and Driving Economic Growth for Samoa

Newsline Samoa · June 14, 2025

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Samoa becomes first Pacific nation to legally protect 30 percent and sustainably manage 100 percent of its Ocean

Talanoa 'O Tonga · June 4, 2025

Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt a legally binding Marine Spatial Plan – a milestone step to fully protect 30 percent and ensure sustainable management of 100 percent of its vast ocean 120,000-square kilometre ocean...

New Body Of Work By Yuki Kihara At Gus Fisher And Gow Langsford Galleries

Scoop ·

“After personally witnessing the devastating impacts of cyclones in Sāmoa, I was compelled to create works that not only allude to our resilience living in the Pacific Islands but also inspire conversations about global warming as a clarion call...

Leaders, Scientists Meet to Protect Oceans

NewsForKids.net · June 11, 2025

NFK Editors - June 11, 2025 Nice, France —(Map) On Monday, scientists and government leaders came together in Nice, France for the third United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference. The meeting is focused on the many challenges facing the world’s oceans,...

SAMOA LEGALLY PROTECTS 30% AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGES 100% OF ITS OCEAN SAMOA BECOMES ONE OF THE FIRST PACIFIC NATIONS TO LEGALLY PROTECT 30% OF ITS OCEAN, AHEAD OF THE 2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE. – [04 June 2025]

Government of Samoa · June 4, 2025

[PRESS RELEASE] – Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt a legally binding Marine Spatial Plan — a milestone step to fully protect 30% and ensure sustainable management of 100% of its vast ocean 120,000-square-kilometer...

How much does the royal family cost? A breakdown of the key figures

The Independent (U.S.) · June 30, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

On eve of UN Ocean Conference, Samoa protects 30% of its national waters

Matangi Tonga Online · June 8, 2025

Samoa announced the creation of nine fully protected marine areas. Image: Samoa Marine Spatial Plan, 2024-2034 The Pacific Island nation of Samoa announced the creation of nine fully protected marine areas—safeguarding 30% of its national...

Palau hosts Ocean Science Workshop to strengthen climate and marine services

Island Times · June 6, 2025

KOROR, Palau (June 5, 2025) — Government officials, scientists, and community stakeholders gathered Thursday for the start of the Palau Ocean Science to Service Workshop, a two-day regional initiative aimed at bolstering Palau’s capacity to use...

Top Samoan scientist leaves SROS

Talamua · June 5, 2025

Apia, Samoa – 05 June 2025 – The Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS) acknowledges that the departure of its top scientist leaves a noticeable gap but celebrate her incredible contributions and extend their deepest gratitude for her...

What Does The US Remittance Tax Mean For The Pacific?

Scoop ·

Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific Journalist The United States is set to implement a tax on remittances paid by migrants to their communities overseas. The tax is a component of the "One Big Beautiful Bill", a cornerstone fiscal measure under President...

Samoan in Jersualem says businesses are slowly opening

RNZ · July 1, 2025

Smoke billows from a site in the city of Haifa on 16 June 2025 following a fresh barrage of Iranian missiles. Photo: Ahmad Gharabli / AFP A Samoan security officer in Israel says businesses are starting to reopen in Jerusalem, following a...