Samoa

Samoa’s tourism operators are warning that newly implemented airport charges could discourage visitors and disrupt overseas trade relationships, while the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) says it was not consulted prior to the increases

Samoa has hosted the King’s Baton Relay on Upolu Island, with a five-day program from 26 to 30 January, blending sport, culture and environmental action ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

Samoan-Australian tennis star Destanee Aiava has called out “disgusting” and “disrespectful” online abuse after being targeted by trolls following a heartbreaking loss in Australian Open qualifying

The Samoa Customs Office seized US$2.28 million worth of methamphetamine; the illegal drug was intercepted as it was brought in by two separate travelers from American Samoa

Aviation safety in Samoa and across the Pacific has improved with a new Automated Weather Observing Station AWOS at Fagali’i Airport; supported by continuous StarLink connectivity, it will provide real-time aviation weather information across the country

Veteran journalist and JAWS member Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia has raised concerns over the contents of a leaked 19-page draft of the government’s proposed media protocol, saying several measures could undermine press freedom in Samoa

100 grams of methamphetamine concealed originating from American Samoa was intercepted by the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) at the Matautu Wharf on Thursday. A local man and a Filipino woman have been chargeds

Five Samoans top the list of Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2025 that celebrate excellence and innovation across the Pacific creative sector; director and actress Anapela Polataivao is the winner of the Senior Pacific Artist Award

Police has launched “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” campaign involving the Church, as local parishes are central to communities and their leadership on this issue is crucial

The National University of Samoa has signed an agreement with the Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited to enhance the NUS digital infrastructure, network capacity, and ICT resilience in its mission to advance excellence, particularly in STEM disciplines

Samoa Immigration upgraded its capacity with the official handover of a newly upgraded Border Management System and advanced equipment from the International Organization for Migration, through the support of the Government of Japan