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The Spider in the Web
“We must go on because we can’t go back” Robert Louis Stevenson Andrea sat on her warm cozy bed that was covered in blue, which contrasted with her bright orange hair. While scrolling through numerous university websites on her laptop, her eyes were finally drawn to one. The page’s unique structure and design invited her to stay and explore, and so she did. As Andrea became completely captivated by the website, a sudden knock at the door startled her.
Good and Bad Comes with Consequences
“Everybody, sooner or later sits down to a Banquet of Consequences” Robert Louis Stevenson One day not so long ago there lived a very angry little boy. Everything in life and everything about life made him angry. The more angry he was, the more frustrated he became, and the more frustrated he became the more he began to hurt the people around him who loved him the most.
Importance of Samoan language in our community
The Samoan language holds great significance within its community, playing a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and fostering a sense of identity among its people. As a high school student, I have come to appreciate the importance of this language and its impact on the Samoan community. The language serves as a bridge connecting generations, allowing the transmission of cultural traditions and values from one generation to the next.
Grandpa's favourite
“We must go on because we can’t go back” Robert Louis Stevenson Facing the black box, I can’t help but think back to ten years ago when I first came to my mum’s family in Savaii. I was only seven years old at the time, but I still remember that day as clearly as if it was yesterday. As soon as we got off the plane and through security, me, my brother and my father were ushered into a taxi by my Mom so that we could go straight to the wharf as it was the crowded time of the year.
The Spreading of a Fine Mat
“The essence of love is kindness” Robert Louis Stevenson. I have a precious memory. It’s so precious that I am wondering whether I should spread it out for all to see, like a finely woven Samoan mat or if I should fold it neatly and place it back under my mattress. As I was oscillating back and forth, I worried that this memory would one day lose its brilliance as I got older, or worse, the termites of time would turn this fine mat into shreds of dry leaves destined for the fire.
Samoa Observer | The Escape
“We must go on because we can’t turn back” Robert Louis Stevenson “We must go on because we can’t turn back” Sina said, as her dirty little children walked slowly behind her. “But Mum, I’m hungry”, said little Sione as he sat down on the dusty road. “Oi aue, Sione, you eat all the time, and always complain” barked Tina, his older sister. “Get up before Dad finds us and takes us back home! Aren’t you tired of him beating us all the time?” she said quietly.
Lupe Ole Soaga thrash Tupapa on way to Champions League
Samoan champions Lupe Ole Soaga has emphatically qualified for the OFC Champions League 2023 main draw, after an action-packed 7-1 win over Tupapa Maraerenga of Cook Islands. The game was played in very rainy conditions, that had unfortunately forced the cancellation of the day’s other game between Veitongo FC and Ilaoa & To’omata. While the ground was heavy, it didn’t stop both sides attacking from the very start.
Indonesian diplomat presents credentials
Home / Contributors / By Government of Samoa • 23 February 2023, 1:00AM The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Samoa, Her Excellency, Ms. Fientje Maritje Suebu presented her Letter of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, at the credential ceremony held at the Residence of the Head of State at Vailele, on 20 February 2023 this afternoon.
Cook Islands, Samoa in soccer final clash
Cook Island champs Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Samoa’s Lupe Ole Soaga have set up an intriguing final day in the OFC Champions League 2023 Qualifying Play-Offs in Apia, Samoa. The Cook Islands champions eased past Ilaoa & To’omata of American Samoa 8-0 in their second game of the tournament, while the Samoan Lupe Ole Soaga side were impressive in a 9-0 win over Veitongo FC.
Prisoner of phones, that’s why it is called a cell phone!
“Surprise Tinka!” were the first words I heard in the morning as soon as I walked downstairs. My family were all gathered together with big smiles on their faces. There were colourful balloons all over the house, a vibrant bouquet of flowers, a big rainbow banner that said, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” and of course a Wonder Woman cake with a number 15 candle.
Lupe make an early statement
Samoan champions Lupe Ole Soaga have made an early statement in the Oceania Champions League Qualifying tournament in Apia. Buoyed on by a vocal 547 strong home crowd at the Football Federation Samoa National Stadium the hosts have defeated American Samoa champions Ilaoa &To’omata 13-0 with 20-year-old forward Michael Tumua Leo scoring five goals.
Pacific Islands Supported To Better Manage Disaster Waste
Participants from various Pacific countries have benefitted from a virtual Disaster Waste Management workshop designed to allow them to share experiences and lessons learned in disaster waste management.
Forum meets with IAEA on Japan nuclear dump
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) updated Pacific nations on its work to review plans by Japan to release over a million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, in the coming months. The wastewater, treated under a process known as ALPS, comes from storage tanks at the damaged TEPCO Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima from the nuclear disaster following the great earthquake and tsunami event of 11 March 2011.
Pacific Islands Forum meets with Japanese PM
Home / Contributors / By PIF • 09 February 2023, 12:00PM On 7 February 2023, a High-Level Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Delegation met in Tokyo with the Prime Minister of Japan, the Honourable Fumio Kishida.
Fagaee is first village in Savaii to undertake survey
Fagaee is one of the smallest villages involved in a research project implemented by the Samoa Victim Support Group and the University College of London and it has become the first village in Savaii to administer the Samoa Village Health Survey. A total of 80 participants completed the survey administered by trained enumerators referred from the Samoa Bureau of Statistics.
PIF Fact Sheet – Japanese Discharge of Nuclear Wastewater
Overview In 2011 a massive tsunami destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. 1.25 million tons of nuclear wastewater remain in storage. Japan has announced its intention to start discharging this treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean this year, claiming it is safe to do so.
The dark shadow of domestic violence
Home / Contributors / By Maliana Todd • 30 January 2023, 5:00PM “The fear of going home from school is the worst feeling in my life, for when I get home, I experience the most terrifying things anyone can ever imagine. Each time my father comes home from work, darkness sets in at our home. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login
Samoa Water Authority Faces Climate Change Challenge
The Samoa Water Authority (SWA) is facing continuous challenges from the effects of Climate Change. Towards the last few months of 2022, prolonged dry weather has had an immense effect on our water sources, particularly river sources. Low water levels were recorded at catchment areas translating to less water at Treatment Facilities.
Kai Pasifika Promotes Pacific Culture and Cuisine
Through a collaborative partnership between Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand, Homeland and the Pacific Connections Team of New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Kai Pasifika is a unique approach to assisting the recovery of Pacific trade and tourism, through gastro-diplomacy. Held at Peter Gordon’s acclaimed Homeland Food Embassy at Westhaven in Auckland late last year, the event saw five chefs from the region showcase Pacific products through their culinary creativity.
Fijian, New Zealand forces reaffirm enduring partnership
From training recruits, musicians and plant operators to deploying Fijian Sailors on a New Zealand ship, the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions has allowed the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to resume activities and reaffirm its long-standing partnership with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF). With borders reopened, RFMF personnel have traveled to New Zealand for training, and the NZDF has sent multiple groups of instructors to Fiji to support RFMF courses.
SPREP Welcomes Landmark Biodiversity Framework
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has applauded the outcome of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15) held recently in Montréal, Canada, where the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted. The Kunming-Montréal GBF outlines a historic package of measures deemed critical to address the dangerous loss of biodiversity and to restore natural ecosystems.
Stop the abuse and violence, a message from S.V.S.G.
As 2022 comes to an end, Samoa Victim Support Group is appealing to our community to be extra cautious as we journey into 2023. This is because 2022 is marked by the community transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economic challenges it has imposed on our people as individuals, and on our country as a collective. For SVSG and its response to gender based violence services, the horrendous abuse of the most vulnerable, usually women and children, continues.
US$1 million for Solomon Islands WWII bombs
The U.S Department of State provided US$1 million to The HALO Trust (HALO) to launch a comprehensive unexploded ordnance (UXO) project in Solomon Islands beginning 01 January, 2023. This project will address UXO priorities and enhance explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) capacity with the Ministry of National Police and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force.
New Chief Executive for Pacific Business Trust in 2023
The Chair of Pacific Business Trust (PBT), Paul Retimanu, announces the appointment of Mary Los’e as Chief Executive. PBT is the nation’s Pacific Economic Development Agency appointed by central government and serves Pacific entrepreneurs, sole traders and the business community in Aotearoa, New Zealand. “We look forward to welcoming Mary Los’e to PBT in the New Year, who will start on 7 February 2023,” says PBT Chair Paul Retimanu.
SPREP Spreads Christmas Cheer To Mapuifagalele
Home / Contributors / By Christine Tuioti • 24 December 2022, 2:00AM As part of its community services for 2022, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Community paid a visit to the Mapuifagalele Home of the Elderly in Vailele, Samoa to spread Christmas cheers to its elderly residents.
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