Although seven political parties have officially registered to contest Samoa’s general election on 29 August, three have been politically visible through their campaign activities and are likely to share among them the biggest slice of the parliament’s 51 seats. The question on everyone’s lips is: which one of them will win enough seats to form ... Read moreAbout the author/s Asofou So'o Asofou So'o was the founding professor of Samoan studies at the National University of Samoa from 20...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
In June 2025, the Samoan Ministry of Finance introduced employer fees for recruitment of Samoan workers under Australia’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) and New Zealand’s (Recognised Seasonal Employer) RSE schemes. Employers are to pay A$50 and NZ$50 respectively, for each worker mobilised. For RSE employers that recruit from Samoa, the fees are not insignificant. ... Read moreDisclosure This research was supported by the Pacific Research Program, with funding from the Departme...| Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor, and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the communities he has responsibilities for as a chief. Aupito,| Asia Pacific Report
By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa| Asia Pacific Report
Voting commenced in Samoa’s general election today, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country’s next government.| Asia Pacific Report
By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RZ Pacific reporter in Apia, Samoa Pre-polling has kicked off in Samoa today, with around 1700 people expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday’s polling day. At the Tuana’imato Sports Complex in the capital, Apia, the atmosphere was upbeat as special voters began arriving. Special voters include those from Savai’i, the| Asia Pacific Report
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundaes are a decadent treat you can easily make at home! Rich and fudgy homemade brownies are topped with vanilla ice cream and a 5-Minute Hot Fudge Sauce that tastes better than any hot fudge you’ve ever had! Add a cherry on top, and you’ll think you’ve been transported to your local ice cream shoppe. Why you’ll love these Brownie Sundaes: Fudgy Brownies – I’m using my tried & true Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies for these sundaes – everyone who tastes them insta...| Blue Bowl
SAMOA has signalled its reluctance to attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara if Taiwan is excluded from the talks.| Islands Business
Contractors have "successfully completed their work" to remove diesel fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui off Sāmoa, according to the latest update from the New Zealand Defence Force. Over 320,000 litres of diesel fuel mixed with seawater have been removed and from this, just over 30| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
The National Bank of Samoa is developing a suite of new banking products that would benefit women entrepreneurs and improve remittances in Samoa| Pacific Makete
