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Comprehensive News Feed for Samoa.

Results 1 - 20 of 485 in Samoa

  1. Visitors brighten up sports communityRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Saipan Tribune

    ... The Pacific Games Council decided to uphold the eligibility rules implemented in the 2007 South Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa allowing only U.S. citizens or citizens of the islands/nations they are representing to compete in the 2009 South Pacific ...

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  2. In support of the policeRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Samoa Observer

    ... a i le Atua e fesoasoani atu i le faatinoina o tou galuega. O outou mama na. Happy White Sunday to all the Children of Samoa F. Tumua

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Opinion

  3. Fragrances and songs

    Yesterday | Samoa Observer

    ... and certainly the music they like is almost nonexistent at establishments in town. Perhaps with Fa'anana now based in Samoa such a gap in the entertainment scene can be breached somewhat.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Home Gardening, Home, Opinion

  4. Untitled DocumentRead the original story

    Yesterday | Samoa Observer

    The CPS is expected to improve growth prospects and living standards among Samoans. The Government of Samoa and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have entered into a new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) 2008 - 2012. The partnership focuses on ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

  5. Harassed lawyer calls for inquiry in Samoa

    Thursday | Manawatu Evening Standard

    A prominent Auckland lawyer who fled Samoa after a group of plain-clothed police officers visited her without explanation during a court case in the capital Apia is demanding an urgent and independent inquiry ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Prison

  6. Samoan Fighter David Tua

    Thursday Oct 9 | SecondsOut.com

    TOA O SAMOA DAVID TUA DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST AND THATS KNOCKING PEOPLE OUT! HE IS FAMOUS FOR HIS DEADLY LEFT HOOK WHICH KILLS OPPONENTS IN THE RING AND ALSO FAMOUS FOR HIS SAMOAN IRON CHIN.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, San Francisco Metro

  7. Samoa: Pago Pago puts its festive foot forwardRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | The New Zealand Herald

    American Samoa has abundant natural beautybut some of the villages seem a little artificial.

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    Related Topix: Travel, Oceania, Samoa Travel, World News, American Samoa Travel, American Samoa

  8. Ita s puzzling why Sports Tribunal hearing into soccer is suppressedRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Samoa Observer

    ... famous words are not being honoured in good old Apia this week. We say this with a lot of sadness since reporters in Samoa are allowed to listen to the proceedings of the first hearing of Samoa's Sports Dispute Tribunal, but they are banned from ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Opinion

  9. Four express interest in hosting 2015 Pacific GamesRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Saipan Tribune

    Four island-nations have shown an interest to host the 2015 Pacific Games. The list includes Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, American Samoa, and Tonga.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Solomon Islands, American Samoa, Cook Islands, New Caledonia, New Caledonia, New Caledonia

  10. Samoa, US diplomacy undermined

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Samoa Observer

    ... in the Sunday Observer 5 October 2008, may have without knowing scarred the face of international relations between Samoa and the United States of America. Regrettably, the US Dept of State resorted to a stint operation rather than exercise ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, US Travel, Travel, United States of America Travel, Opinion

  11. Police and Samoaa s name overseas

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Samoa Observer

    Samoa is not a very attractive name today, if you are to take the international headlines seriously. 2 comments

    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Opinion

  12. Enjoyed the stay, but watch out...Read the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Samoa Observer

    Fa'afetai lava to the people of Samoa. My wife, Loraine and I have enjoyed two wonderful months in your beautiful marina where every one is kind, efficient and professional.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Opinion

  13. Samoan police 'traumatise' Kiwi lawyersRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | The New Zealand Herald

    ... by police of her and another New Zealand-based woman lawyer, Iuni Sapolu, was affecting their right to practise law in Samoa, where there had been moves to require lawyers appearing in court to live there. "I wonder if this has to do with us coming ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, New Zealand, Helen Clark

  14. Kiwi claims he was beaten in Apia jailRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Stuff

    A New Zealand man holidaying in Samoa claims he has been beaten in an Apia prison.

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    Related Topix: Oceania, New Zealand, World News

  15. CNMI netters will skip '09 Mini GamesRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | Saipan Tribune

    ... and Montgomery joined Race on the team. In the 2007 South Pacific Games, Aikawa was interested to compete in Apia, Samoa but was ineligible due to the "only U.S. citizens" policy. Before the Apia Games, Aikawa won the women's singles, mixed doubles, ...

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  16. Auckland lawyer flees Samoan policeRead the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | The Otago Daily Times

    ... by police of her and another New Zealand-based woman lawyer, Iuni Sapolu, was affecting their right to practise law in Samoa, where there had been moves to require lawyers appearing in court to be resident in that country. "I wonder if this has to ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, New Zealand, Helen Clark

  17. Reaching Paradise - Samoa - Apia, Samoa WesternRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | TravelPod.com Recent Updates

    We arrived yesterday morning in Samoa. From the moment I stepped off the plane, i knew i would like it here - it smelled just like Grenada! It is very humid, but our hostel has a pool, and tomorrow we head to ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, New Zealand

  18. Another NZ-based lawyer upset by Samoan policeRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | XtraMSN Real Estate

    ... by police of her and another New Zealand-based woman lawyer, Iuni Sapolu, was affecting their right to practise law in Samoa, where there had been moves to require lawyers appearing in court to be resident in that country. "I wonder if this has to ...

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    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, New Zealand, Helen Clark

  19. Untitled DocumentRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | Samoa Observer

    The New Zealand U18 squad posing for the camera after their 33-05 victory over Samoa on Friday at the Apia Park stadium.

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  20. Second NZ lawyer facing Samoan arrest

    Sunday Oct 5 | Stuff

    A prominent Auckland lawyer has had to flee Samoa after a group of plain-clothes men tried to seize her in the capital Apia. 3 comments

    Related Topix: Oceania, World News, Prison