APIA: 1 June 2012: His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi today pardoned 35 prisoners currently serving time at the Tafa’igata and Vaia’ata prisons. He made the declaration in his address during the celebration of the country’s 50th anniversary of independence this morning at the Mulinu’u traditional grounds where Samoa’s flag [...]

By Aiga Tofilau APIA: Thursday 31st May 2012:  Three fautasis – long boats from the small islands of Manono and Apolima will be on a showdown with the unforgiving Segavao captained by the only woman skipper in the races. Vaimasenu’u Sita Martel is no stranger to the skippers of Telefoni ole Vainu’u, Manulele Tautala and [...]

By Aiga Tofilau & Unumoe Esera APIA: Wednesday 30th May, 2012: There’s a feeling and atmosphere of celebration and festivity in the air. Its clean, new paint, flags and banners flowing from buildings and flagpoles as the Apia town undergoes a facelift to welcome overseas guests to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence anniversary celebrations this [...]

By Aiga Tofilau APIA: Wednesday 30 May, 2012: The first heat of the 50th Independence regatta kicks starts the celebrations when seven long boats will fight for a place in the finals next Tuesday 5 June 2012. The second heat is tomorrow and will be for local competitors as the two long boats from American [...]

By Lagi Keresoma APIA: Tuesday 29th May 2010: The UK band UB40 touched down at Faleolo International Airport to a royal welcome by His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi and a rousing welcome from warrior dancers and fans. After a long flight that crossed the dateline and two continents, the [...]