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The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed

In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025

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Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak

In an exclusive interview, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa tells the Guardian she is surprised at Trump’s pick for health secretary and criticised anti-vaxxers for their part in 2019 measles crisis

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2025

Lefau leads Tigers' bid to spread AFL word in Samoa

New Zealand-born Mykelti Lefau will spearhead a group of Richmond players and coaches spreading the AFL word in Samoa while learning more about his heritage.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

RFK Jr. denies role in measles outbreak

RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy

Salon · Jan 29, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Questioned On Role In Samoa Outbreak

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s involvement in Samoa measles outbreak raises concerns over vaccine misinformation and emphasizes the critical role of accurate info...

Trump Taps Australian Basketball Team Owner for Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa

President Donald Trump has nominated Australian basketball team owner Jared Novelly as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.

Latin Times · Jan 25, 2025

Hawaii governor sounds alarm over RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines - Roll Call

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, an emergency room physician, visited Samoa in 2019 to care for those sick with measles and to vaccinate people.

Roll Call · Jan 8, 2025

Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr’s vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: ‘Kids will get killed’

Conspiracy theorist’s anti-vax stance has many fearing effects of him leading HHS

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

The royal family’s 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

The royal family’s ‘brutal’ 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Queen to miss part of Qatari state visit due to lingering effects of chest illness

Queen Camilla is gradually returning to official duties after contracting a chest infection during the Royal tour of Australia and Samoa

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

New Zealand Navy Ship Sinks Due To Crew Errors

Preliminary report reveals crew errors led to sinking of New Zealand navy ship off Samoa coast. Autopilot engagement, human errors, and environmental conce...

NZ Navy report finds Manawanui sinking 'human error'

Human error was behind the sinking of New Zealand Navy vessel Manawanui, which crashed into a Samoan reef in October.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Report finds cause of New Zealand navy crash after sexist comments aimed at captain

Sexist comments were aimed at the captain of the ship after it sank of Samoa

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary

The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024

‘We learned the hard way’: Samoa remembers a deadly measles outbreak and a visit from RFK Jr

A few months before the outbreak in 2019, Kennedy travelled to Samoa and met with anti-vaccine figures, contributing to what health experts claim was a ‘significant disinformation campaign’

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Salon · Nov 15, 2024

RFK Jr. provokes "horror" among doctors

Kennedy has already been linked to a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa after he pushed anti-vax falsehoods

AAP · Nov 14, 2024

Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu believes an annual three-Test series between Samoa and Tonga could become State of Origin like and sell out stadiums.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

Queen attends Booker Prize reception in first public engagement since illness

Camilla contracted the nasty seasonal bug following her long-haul tour to Australia and Samoa.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

Former Samoan representative Sarah Togatuki is hoping to play for Australia in Las Vegas after making it through her first series with the Jillaroos.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

Queen follows Cenotaph service on TV and observes two-minute silence at home

Camilla is recovering from a chest infection after falling ill following her long-haul trip to Australia and Samoa.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG

Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.

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