Samoa hopes to re-open tourism by 2022

Holidaymakers wanting to travel to Samoa once borders re-open will likely have to wait until 2022. CEO of Samoa’s tourism authority Fa’amatuainu Lenata’i Suifua said that vaccinations and a tracer app would be key to letting tourists in. “You’ll...

Daylight saving is here again (for some). What’s it all about?

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Hang on, what just happened? If you live in Victoria, NSW, South Australia or Tasmania, you’ve...

Laaulialemalietoa announces his first Cabinet as Samoa’s Prime Minister

Prime Minister Hon Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has announced his Cabinet for the 18th Parliament of Samoa, with two Deputy Prime Ministers to serve half a term each. In addition to the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet...

Reddy Foundation continues to support Pinktober

Reddy Foundation, the charitable arm of the Reddy Group has stamped its ongoing commitment to the Fiji Cancer Society with a $10,000 donation during the Pinktober Walk. Over the years, Tanoa Hotels, a major part of Reddy Group, has supported the...

The seven top destinations for a short five-night holiday

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Kalika Dojo vows to grow judo and martial arts in Samoa

“There is so much raw talent in Samoa. And if we really dedicate ourselves to these kinds of sports, we can make it to the highest level” – Peniamina Percival, Kalika Dojo There’s a common belief in Samoa that if you travel up to the hills of...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...

Associate Minister "shocked", but honoured

The new Associate Minister for the Ministry of Health says he was "shocked" by his appointment, but 81-year-old Tea Peato says he is "honored" to be appointed. Tea, the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Fa'asaleleaga No. 4, takes up the...

Fiji Defeat Samoa and Secure Tonga’s World Cup Place

The Flying Fijians recorded a 29-15 victory over Manu Samoa at Rotorua International Stadium, a result that not only strengthened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign but also confirmed Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The match...

Air New Zealand To Welcome Wamos Air Back For Summer Peak Travel

Press Release – Air New Zealand From 30 October 2025 to 30 April 2026, Wamos Air will operate selected Air New Zealand services between Auckland and Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tokyo and Bali. Air New Zealand will welcome back Wamos Air to help keep...

Air New Zealand welcomes Wamos Air back for summer peak travel

Air New Zealand is welcoming back Wamos Air during the busy summer and Easter holiday season, as the airline navigates ongoing global engine supply challenges with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney. From 30 October 2025 to 30 April 2026, Wamos Air...

Hawaii reports 13th travel-related dengue case this year

The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total in the state to 13 so far this year. The latest case comes about a month after the 12th reported case of dengue, which was also on...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

Cambodia approves investment projects worth $7.8 bln in first 9 months of 2025

Cambodia approves investment projects worth $7.8 bln in first 9 months of 2025 Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of $7.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a year-on-year rise of 47 percent, said a Council for the Development of...

Rugby: Fiji beats Samoa at Rotorua and hands Tonga World Cup ticket

Byrne said Samoa was tough and had started well but he was grateful Ikanivere and the players bounced back in the second half to win it in the end. “It was a tough game, Samoa came out firing at the start and really took it up to us,” Byrne said...

Watch USA v Samoa: Live streams, TV info for Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool A clash

Watch USA v Samoa to see if the United States can somehow escape Pool A and reach the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. USA currently sit third in the group on three points, five points shy of the second-placed Australia, who they drew with...

Fiji beats Samoa and hands Tonga World Cup ticket

Fijian flanker Kitione Salawa on the attack for Fiji against Manu Samoa at the Rotorua International Stadium in this Pacific Nations Cup match on Saturday. Photo: Supplied / Fiji Rugby The Flying Fijians defeated Manu Samoa 29-15 at the Rotorua...

India News | Canada-based Indian Fraudster Wanted in 2019 Case Arrested After Six Years

New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): A 54-year-old man, a Permanent Resident of Canada, has been arrested for his alleged role in a 2019 case involving fake travel documents, Delhi police said on Friday. The arrested individual identified as...

Celebrating Achievements and Progress in the Division – August 2025

Halo Olaketa from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! We are excited to provide you with another monthly issue of key updates from the Pacific on sustainable and responsible tourism developments and successes. In this August issue, we take...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa

The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...