1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (136+ words) Miss Sili Eco Farm, Poumau Tiufea Va’a is the new Miss Samoa 2026-2027, following a night of competition celebrating Samoan culture and talent. Poumau proudly represented Vaimoso, Safotu, Taufusi, Fagaloa and Falelima in Savai’i. Miss Samoa won two other awards, taking…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (103+ words) Little Rina from Toamua has won the inaugural Measina Festival Fautasi Longboats Race after a thrilling five-mile race in choppy and windy conditions. Led by captain Matuaotofiga Faagalu Fonoti, Little Rina made a strong start and took an early lead....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (351+ words) Miss Taumeasina Island Resort, Laurissa Pona-Baker, says her grandparents are the biggest reason she decided to enter this year’s Miss Samoa competition, adding that she wants to help preserve Samoa’s stories and traditions for future generations. The 25-year-old, who hails…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (469+ words) Dolly Parton died aged 80 “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer”, her family has announced. The country icon’s loved ones raced to be by her side at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Centre in her final moments, after her health took…...

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…...