2+ week, 1+ day ago   (816+ words) A 44-year-old father and drug related suspect died on Friday afternoon following a police raid of his home in Sinamoga. Mateo Peseta Kofe affectionately known by his friends and family as “Maddy” was the target of a police drug bust…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (540+ words) One of Samoa’s longest-serving public servants and former Ombudsman, Afioga Maiava Iulai Blakelock-Toma, is being remembered for a lifetime devoted to public service, diplomacy, accountability and human rights. Maiava passed away on Saturday 22 August 2026, leaving behind a distinguished record of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (509+ words) One of Samoa’s longest-serving public servants and former Ombudsman, Afioga Maiava Iulai Blakelock-Toma, is being remembered for a lifetime devoted to public service, diplomacy, accountability and human rights. Maiava passed away on Saturday 22 August 2026, leaving behind a distinguished record of…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (462+ words) 25 August 2026 Apia Samoa. Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi will have to wait until October to enter a plea to four new charges of defamation and one charge of harassment using electronic communications relating…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (307+ words) Pago Pago, American Samoa — A major fire has destroyed the Manu’a Store building in Tafuna, American Samoa in a blaze that broke out on Thursday afternoon 13 August 2026 (Friday in Apia). Reports from bystanders and video footage showed thick smoke and…...