North Queensland NRL squad member Alex Elisala was at the central state Mackay Base Hospital on life support in Queensland, Australia earlier today. The 20 year old passed away late this afternoon after his family made the heart breaking decision to turn his life support off. His distraught mother had flown from Brisbane to Mackay… [Continue Reading]
Clash of the Pacific nations – Toa Samoa to take on Mate Ma’a Tonga in League
April 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
April 20 2013 will mark a historic moment in International Rugby League, as Toa Samoa take on Mate Ma’a Tonga in a standalone test. The test will be a first between two nations other than Australia and New Zealand to mark ANZAC Day. The game will provide an opportunity for both Samoans and Tongans to… [Continue Reading]
Samoa Air charging airline fares based on passenger weight
April 3, 2013 By 8 Comments
Samoa Air has decided to charge their customers airfares based on their weight, a decision which would see the heavier passengers being punished with more expensive fares for their size. “This is the fairest way of travelling,” says Samoa Air CEO Chris Langton, their airline is the first in the world to adopt this policy.… [Continue Reading]
Niuean Language Week from 6 – 13 October
October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pacific Island Affairs Minister, Hekia Parata, welcomes the first Niuean language week which goes from 6-13 October. “The theme for Niue Language Week is ‘fakamau, fakamanatu mo e fakaaoga tumau e vagahau Niue – maintain, retain and develop the Niue language,” says Ms Parata. “Although the home island population may be small, Niueans in New… [Continue Reading]
Penina Maree Paeu crowned Miss Samoa NZ
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Miss Samoa NZ Miss Metotisi Komiti-Faalavaau and newly crowned Miss Samoa NZ Penina Maree Paeu Congratulations to Penina Maree Paeu crowned Miss Samoa New Zealand over the weekend. Six finalists competed for the title at the Telstra Clear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau in categories including talent, interview, sarong and evening wear. 20… [Continue Reading]
Paul Okesene passes away in Barcelona
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Samoan rugby leagueman Paul Okesene who represented Western Samoa and American Samoa in rugby league has passed away in Barcelona. Okesene competed in the Pacific Cup league with Western Samoa in 1986 and American Samoa in 1992. At 44 years of age, Okesene had driven the Perpignan players to their game against Toulouse. A victorious… [Continue Reading]
Tua plans a comeback from retirement
September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
39 year old retired former Word Title Challenger David Tua is planning his return out of retirement. Tua announced in Apia earlier this week he will be making a comeback. “I made the decision to retire because I cared so much about the support, I didn’t want to let them down knowing I had some… [Continue Reading]
Manslaughter charges made as Fungavaka laid to rest
August 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
38 year old Constable Kali Fungavaka was farewelled at a service held for him in Otara today, attended by over 200 members of the police including two deputy commissioners. The two police officers (Salesi Maile and Fatai Faletau) who were initially charged with assaulting Mr Funagavaka after his arrest have had their charge upgraded from… [Continue Reading]
First traffic fatality in American Samoa for 3 years
August 29, 2012 By 2 Comments
American Samoa has not had a traffic fatality in three years until the death of a retired police commander 72-year old Malele Forsythe who was tragically killed while crossing at a pedestrian crossing. Forsythe was hit by a bus driven by Reino Esera who was charged with homicide by vehicle after admitting “he fell asleep… [Continue Reading]
New Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs CEO appointed
August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The State Services Commissioner, Iain Rennie, today announced that Ms Pauline Winter has been appointed Chief Executive at the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs (MPIA). Ms Winter (Te Ati Awa-Taranaki/Samoa), who is currently the Director of the Office of Pasifika Advancement at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT), has also run her own company, Interpacific… [Continue Reading]
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