By Unumoe Esera APIA: FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER 2012: Samoa’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations may have been held in June earlier this year but the official closing was held this morning at the Parliament house at Tiafau, Mulinu’u. The closing ceremony began with a prayer led by the Chairman of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa, [...]

By Lance Polu APIA: 08 June 2012: Former Cabinet Minister Leafa Vitale was amongst the 35 prisoners released from prison today as an amnesty to commemorate Samoa’s 50th anniversary of independence. The amnesty was announced by the Head of State during his Independence address from the throne during the Flag Raising ceremony 1 June 2012, [...]

By Ame Sene Tanielu APIA: 08 June 2012: The traditional sailing double hulled canoe, Gaualofa, has been gifted to the people of Samoa in recognition of the country’s 50th Independence anniversary. The gesture was announced publicly during the nite of the Independence Ball, Saturday, June 2nd, at the EFKS Hall, Mulinu’u. His Honorable Prime Minister, [...]

By Lagi Keresoma APIA: 06 June 2012: The Segavao 3 long boat, rowed by Don Bosco students dream of winning Samoa’s 50th independence jubilee anniversary fautasi regatta has come true when they dominated a strong field that have been selected after two elimnation heats. Captained by the uncompromising female skipper Vaimasenu’u Zita Martel, Segavao slid [...]

By Lagi Keresoma APIA: 1st June 2012:  The New Zealand Governor General, Rt. Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae has acknowledged Samoa  long journey as an independent nation. He was speaking at a function hosted in his honour at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence this week. He congratulated His Highness the Head of State Tui Atua [...]