The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Samoan PM pushes for Pacific voices to be better heard

Samoan leader Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has called for Pacific nations to be better consulted and informed on decisions that impact the region.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

Samoa PM urges world to save Pacific people from climate crisis obliteration

Fiame Naomi Mata’afa pleads for action before landmark IPCC report is expected to issue ‘final warning’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2023

Samoa woos Australian tourists

The small island country of Samoa is hoping to woo Australians as part of its campaign to become a top holiday destination. Made up of an archipelago of

The New Daily · Mar 10, 2023

Pacific Islands fear brain drain from Australia job scheme

While work schemes offer Pacific Islanders economic opportunities, critics say they exacerbate labour shortages at home.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023

Sydney Roosters teen prodigy Joseph Sua'ali'i bestowed Samoan Chief title

Sydney Roosters and Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup star Joseph Sua'ali'i received Matai chiefly titles by village elders in Samoa.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford recalls epic heroes' welcome in Samoa

Ex-Hull chief, who helped Samoa in their historic World Cup feats - reaching a first-ever final and winning the hearts of their countrymen across the world - has visited the Pacific island to take part in huge homecoming celebrations

Daily Mirror · Jan 4, 2023

Passengers treated to drinks on beach and island tour after emergency New Year’s Eve landing in Samoa

Group ‘misses midnight’ due to crossing time zones

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Say hello to 2023 as millions throughout the world celebrate ringing in the New Year

The first place in the world that will see 2023 will be the small Pacific island nations of Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati/Christmas Island at 10am UK time

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Samoa's Rugby League World Cup side receive heroes' welcome on trip home to Apia

Samoa might have gone down in last month's Rugby League World Cup final, but they have returned to the island nation as heroes.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Western Force offers exciting Samoan wild card pick Saelua Leaula a shot in Super W

The Force had been looking to boost its forward pack at a recent combine, but the performance of a utility from Samoa could not be ignored.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022