Freedom of Religion And Traditional Authority Under Scrutiny in Samoa

The continuing clashes between the Village Councils and the new religions protected by their Constitutional rights, has prompted the Samoan government to establish a Commission of Inquiry to review the issues and recommend a course of action for government. A...

Mission And Private Schools in Samoa Receive Funding As Part of the Compulsory Education Policy

Mission and Private Schools in Samoa have received funding under the Government’s scheme to pay for school fees as part of its compulsory education policy. T$4,375,000 was distributed to 17 Mission, Private Schools, Continuing education and Pre Schools...

Musicians Raise $26,000 for Samoa’s Tsunami Victims

The $26-thousand tala that was raised in a televised HOPE Concert for the tsunami victims, was presented yesterday to the Samoan government. The money was presented by Reverend Falefatu Enari to the Deputy Prime Minister, Misa Telefoni. Reverend Falefatu...

Aid Underway As Death Toll in Samoa Climbs

A regional emergency response to this week’s tsunami has swung into place as the death toll rises to 140, with many still missing. Whole villages and popular tourist resorts were destroyed in the devastating tsunami which followed an 8.3 magnitude earthquake...

Tsunami Death Toll in Samoa Reaches 126

Seven more dead bodies were found this afternoon, mainly young children and elderly people from Saleapaga village – one of the hardest hit villages on the Eastern coast of Upolu Island. This brings the death toll to 126.