Staff Reporters, Author at Talamua Online

Double international having represented the All Blacks and Manu Samoa in rugby and league, the late Inga the Winger dies at 52.

Lakapi Samoa pays tribute to the late Inga the Winger

APIA, SAMOA – 25 FEBRUARY 2022: Lakapi Samoa has joined the international flow of tributes and condolences in the passing of former Manu Samoa legend –...

Action from the 2018 Marist Sevens Tournament final.

Latest3 years ago

34th Vailima Marist 7s and 6th Sports Season in March

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 24 FEBRUARY 2022: The 34th Vailima Marist 7s and 6th Sports Season originally scheduled for this week has been pushed back to...

Impact of recent flooding on Lelata residents and properties.

Environment3 years ago

Lelata residents urgent call for help on impact of flooding

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 23 FEBRUARY 2022: The residents of Lelata are begging for urgent assistance on the impact of an additional river-path of the...

The four new Associate Ministers (in red) Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua, Fuiono Tenina Crichton, Laumatiamanu Ringo Purcell and Maiava Fuimaono Tito with the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture following the swearing-in ceremony. Standing far left is the Associate Minister of Women & Internal Affairs – Seuamuli Fasi Toma who led the pray service.

Latest3 years ago

Four more Associate Ministers sworn-in

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 23 FEBRUARY 2022: Four Associate Ministers were sworn-in yesterday to support the workload of Cabinet ministers. The larger Ministries such and...

The United States new Ambassador to Samoa, Tom S. Udall speaking via Zoom.

Diplomacy3 years ago

US Ambassador praises Samoa’s democracy

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 23 FEBRUARY 2022: The Unites States new Ambassador to Samoa, Tom S. Udall has praised and congratulated Samoa’s democracy after “hitting...

The outgoing CEO of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture, Afamasaga Dr. Karoline Afamasaga Fuatai.

Education3 years ago

Education CEO bids farewell to Ministry

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 22 FEBRUARY 2022: Tears flowed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture; Afamasaga Dr....

The Director General of Health, Leausa Dr. Toleafoa Take Naseri.

Health3 years ago

Director General of Health on overseas medical treatment

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 21 FEBRUARY 2022: The Minister of Health, Valasi Togamaga Tafito Selesele has confirmed that the Director General of Health, Leausa...

Latest3 years ago

Manu Samoa 7s relocates to Australia following player’s complaints

By Staff Reporters APIA, SAMOA – 20 FEBRUARY 2022: The Lakapi Samoa Board has decided to move the Manu Samoa 7’s Team out of Dubai where...

Le Rosalote Beach Resort in Sapapali'i, Savai'i.

Business3 years ago

Domestic market keeps Savaii tourism going

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 16 FEBRUARY 2022: As Covid-19 border closures continue to impact the local tourism industry; operators in Savaii have targeted the...

Members of Parliament lining up to take their booster doses for Covid-19 during the afternoon break.

Health3 years ago

Parliamentarians receive booster doses

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 15 FEBRUARY 2022: Members of Parliament as well as Chief Executive Officers of Government Ministries and the Legislative staff received...