Samoa News API - Latest News Headlines & Live Updates

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Get headlines from Samoa with our JSON API.

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Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Samoa is WS.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Samoa.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=ws&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get headlines from Samoa.

Headlines from Samoa

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=ws&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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  - "content": "THE DECISION READ and DISSECTEDThere are moments in a nation’s history that test the strength of its legal spine. This was one of them. And the Supreme Court — draped in robes, armed with precedent, and entrusted with the Constitution — buckled.In Malielegaoi & Anor v Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese ruled that the Speaker had every right to cast a deliberative vote during the third reading of the Constitutional Amendment Act 2025. That vote tipped the scales — allowing the two-thirds requirement under Article 109 to be met by a single hand raised in breach of Article 58(2).Here’s the thing: the law was clear. The violation was public. The math was obvious. And yet the court sided not with the Constitution — but with convenience.ConstitutionLet’s begin with what the Constitution actually says:Article 58(2):“The Speaker... shall not have a deliberative vote but, in the case of an equality of votes, shall have a casting vote.”Was there a tie?No.Did the Speaker vote anyway?Yes.Was that vote decisive?Absolutely.Is that a breach of the Constitution?Undeniably.And yet Chief Justice Perese, in 16 pages of intellectual gymnastics, blessed it.A Biased BrushstrokeFrom the very start, the tone of Perese’s ruling reveals an unpleasant undercurrent — one laced with quiet disdain for the Applicants. In paragraph 9, he sneaks this in:“The CAA amends and repeals the constitutional amendments made by the former Government led by the Applicants, just before their party lost the General Election...”Not just “the former Government.” Not just “the HRPP.” No — he inserts the phrase “just before they lost” like a dagger. That’s not law. That’s bias wearing a wig. A judge’s job is to interpret the law — not editorialize history.Twisting Interpretation Into ExcusePerese turns to the holy trinity of constitutional interpretation: Olomalu, Pita, and Lord Wilberforce’s call for a “generous reading” of constitutional texts.But that principle applies only when the law is ambiguous. And Article 58(2) is not.There is nothing generous or cultural about pretending a Speaker can vote when the Constitution says he cannot.This isn’t a matter of Samoan custom or evolving norms — this is a procedural safeguard, and Perese bulldozed it.The “Constitutional Context” ScamPerese argues that Article 109 sets out a special voting threshold — two-thirds of all MPs — and that this threshold somehow overrides Article 58.But Article 109 says nothing about voting entitlements. It simply defines how many votes are needed.The Speaker can be counted in the total and still not be allowed to vote. That’s not contradiction — that’s constitutional structure. But Perese takes silence as permission, and just like that, a constitutional prohibition is erased by omission.The Punctuation TrickIn one of the most laughable stretches of logic, the CJ even analyzes comma placement in Article 58(2) to justify the Speaker’s vote. He argues the clause:“shall not have a deliberative vote but, in the case of equality...”means the entire sentence should be seen as a single flowing allowance!Let’s be blunt: You don’t override constitutional bans with a grammar lesson.The text could be written backwards in pig Latin and it would still prohibit the Speaker from voting except to break a tie.The NZ SmokescreenCJ then plays his ace-in-the-hole: New Zealand. He tells us that in NZ’s MMP system, the Speaker is included in the party vote tally.So what?Samoa is not New Zealand. Our Constitution does not permit the Speaker to vote except in the case of equality — no matter what they do in Wellington.You don’t import foreign loopholes to rewrite domestic law. That’s legal colonization disguised as logic.The award winning Taumeasina Island Resort – where memories are made.Former AG The CJ leans heavily on the opinion of Brenda Heather-Latu, saying her submission “deserves great respect” as Samoa’s longest-serving Attorney General.Again — with respect — this is the Constitution. And no amount of public service grants one the authority to override it. The law is supreme. Not the CV of the lawyer interpreting it.The Certification Cop-OutPerese hides behind Article 109(2), which says that once the Speaker certifies the vote, it can’t be questioned in court. But certification assumes legality.You can’t legalize a broken process by putting it in an envelope. If the vote was unlawful, the certification is void, not sacred.What’s Really at StakeThis ruling doesn’t just excuse one vote — it redefines the Speaker’s role.From here forward, a partisan Speaker can:• Cast the deciding vote in constitutional amendments.• Tip the scale in removal proceedings for Presidents, Chief Justices, or Heads of State.• And do so under the protection of a judicial precedent that chose power over principle.This is no longer just about a vote. It is about the erosion of neutrality. The weaponisation of silence. The slow assassination of the Constitution by those who swore to protect it.The Verdict?Perese did not interpret the Constitution. He outmaneuvered it.• He ignored Article 58(2).• He misread Article 109.• He rewrote the Speaker’s function.• He politicised the judiciary.• And worst of all, he set fire to the last line of defense we had against legislative manipulation.The Constitution didn’t fail us. The Court did.And while some may nod respectfully and move on, I won’t. Not while the ink is still wet and the damage is still fresh.Because if we don’t call this out now, we risk watching our highest Court become a silent enabler of the very abuses the Constitution was written to prevent.The post The Decision Read and Dissected first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 2, 2025, police responded to a domestic call involving a man who allegedly assaulted his wife for no reason.The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen days, a fine of $300 but not less than $150, or both imprisonment and fine; and,Count 2: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of $1,000, or both.The defendant’s bail was set at $1,000.According to the court affidavit, on March 2, 2025 at around 11:49 p.m., David Bernard (person of interest) returned home after an evening of socializing with friends and was intoxicated. Allegedly, he then proceeded directly to the location where his wife was resting on the floor near the entrance, and without any provocation, accused his wife of infidelity.His wife, taken aback by the accusation, sat up in disbelief as the suspect violently struck her in the left side of her face by kicking her left facial area.The victim was in a state of shock, experiencing acute pain in her head. As she attempted to regain her footing, the suspect escalated his aggression by slapping her forcefully on the left cheek and yelled profanities at her.The suspect’s sister intervened by escorting her sister-in-law to their mother’s room and contacted the police for assistance.Police officers responded to the call and upon arrival at the scene, the suspect’s sister was waiting outside the house for the police. She told the officers that her brother had calmed down a bit and that he was in his room by himself. The officers went inside the house and detained the suspect.He was handcuffed and placed inside the police unit.The officers then asked about the victim’s whereabouts, and the suspect’s sister led the officers to another room which was said to be the suspect’s and his sister’s mother’s room.When the officers opened the room, they saw the victim lying down with her children.The officers asked the victim if she was okay to talk about what happened and she said “yes”. The victim stated that the suspect left home with two of his Filipino friends and said they were going to a drinking party at about 7:45 p.m. She went to the bathroom at about 11:48 p.m., and saw the suspect walking back to the house.She went back to their room and laid down. She then heard the suspect’s footsteps getting louder and stop. She was shocked when got kicked in the face where she felt pain all over. The victim’s face was swollen and the police officers took photos for evidence. The left side of her face was swollen and red.The officers asked the victim if she needed medical assistance but she refused and said she was putting ice on it to help with the swelling. The officers asked the victim if it was normal for them to argue and the victim cried and said it only happens when the suspect comes home drunk. She stated that every time he goes out with his friends, he would beat her up and accuse her of cheating.The defendant is identified as the 42-year-old U.S National.Section: Local NewsTags: court reportView the discussion thread.",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 4, 2025, a concerned father called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding his son who was allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging their home.The suspect was later arrested and charged with:Count 1: Property Damage in the Third Degree (DV), a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of $500, or both; and,Count 2: Resisting Arrest, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of $1,000, or both.There was no set bail for the defendant.According to the court affidavit, on Mar. 4th, at about 3: 08 p.m., a man contacted the TPS requesting assistance at his house. The victim alleged that his son was damaging stuff in his house and also disturbing the peace by yelling profanities.Police officers responded to the call and upon arrival at the scene, they met up with the victim who reported that his son was causing a disturbance inside the house.Upon entering the residence, the officers observed shattered plates and a broken door latch with a lock. The suspect then stepped out of the restroom, and he walked towards the front door, grabbed his slippers and fled.The officers gave chase as the suspect fled behind several of his neighbors houses, through tall grass and banana tree patches as well. They chased him towards a commercial laundromat, and then he ran back to his residence.The officers tried to calm the suspect down but he fled again towards the laundromat and made his way back to his house again where he was eventually apprehended.During apprehension, the suspect made his arms stiff to where the officers had a hard time handcuffing him. He was eventually placed inside the police unit and transported to the TPS.During the victim’s interview, it was revealed that the suspect wanted to go to Amanave to get his stuff. His father said that they would go get it after they came back from the port. However, when they came back, the father told him there wasn’t enough time and he had to get ready for work. He told his son that tomorrow was another day. The son became angry and started destroying the house and breaking stuff.The suspect was booked and confined at the Tafuna Correctional Facility to await the next available sitting of the District Court.The defendant is identified as a 29-year-old U.S citizen.Section: Local NewsTags: court reportView the discussion thread.",
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  - "description": "By Rhonda Annesley, editor-in-chiefPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mother’s Day in American Samoa is honored with most, if not all, celebrating this coming Sunday by going to church with their beloved mother, or with her love wrapped in bittersweet memories of days when the woman that raised you and taught you to be of humanity was always beside you with undying love. Such is the love of a Samoan for their mother.Part of the preparations to celebrate Mother’s Day in the territory comes with purchasing a new special puletasi/ outfit for her to wear to church, maybe a hat as well, and of course the ula. The shops and sewing shops are busy!There will be others that will shop for the gift that will honor her role as ‘tina o le aiga’.Then there’s the toana’i of her favorite foods, which for once she doesn’t have to cook — so maybe it’s a Sunday lunch at a restaurant of her choice.Church services will celebrate mothers who are the mainstay of the families that make up a church’s congregation — making sure the support tasks for the church happen. This is oddly, less of the women sitting back and enjoying being feted by their spouses/ partners, children, and congregation, but instead is usually a program comprising song, skits and dance created by the mothers/ women of the congregation to celebrate their lives.Whatever the case may be, it’s that special time of the year where our focus is all on our ‘Tina’. There’s no Monday holiday to follow — there should be — but there certainly is an anticipation that we are celebrating the cornerstone of ‘aiga’.From Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Mother’s Day:“Have a happy Mother’s Day! Motherhood is a great joy and one of life’s most wonderful blessings. Mothers are entrusted with the care, guidance, and inspiration of children. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ (Proverbs 22:6) In that influential way, mothers provide the lessons and direction that last entire lifetimes, and are still doing good years in the future.“Mother’s Day is always the right time to let your mom know how much you love, admire, and appreciate her. For many of us, Mother’s Day will also bring back special memories of our mom. Throughout life, most of us will never know more complete support than a mother’s love.“Moms, thank each one of you for all you have done for your children! ‘Her children rise up and call her blessed,’ (Proverbs 31:28). May your children bring ongoing joy. God bless you this Mother’s Day.”Samoa News management & staff wish all ‘Tina’ this Mother’s Day a joyous and happy one. Be safe. May God’s grace be your guiding light.Section: Local NewsTags: mother's dayView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mother’s Day in American Samoa is honored with most, if not all, celebrating this coming Sunday by going to church with their beloved mother, or with her love wrapped in bittersweet memories of days when the woman that raised you and taught you to be of humanity was always beside you with undying love. Such is the love of a Samoan for their mother. Part of the preparations to celebrate Mother’s Day in the territory comes with purchasing a new special puletasi/ outfit for her to wear to church, maybe a hat as well, and of course the ula. The shops and sewing shops are busy! There will be others that will shop for the gift that will honor her role as ‘tina o le aiga’. Then there’s the toana’i of her favorite foods, which for once she doesn’t have to cook — so maybe it’s a Sunday lunch at a restaurant of her choice. Church services will celebrate mothers who are the mainstay of the families that make up a church’s congregation — making sure the support tasks for the church happen. This is oddly, less of the women sitting back and enjoying being feted by their spouses/ partners, children, and congregation, but instead is usually a program comprising song, skits and dance created by the mothers/ women of the congregation to celebrate their lives. Whatever the case may be, it’s that special time of the year where our focus is all on our ‘Tina’. There’s no Monday holiday to follow — there should be — but there certainly is an anticipation that we are celebrating the cornerstone of ‘aiga’. From Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Mother’s Day: “Have a happy Mother’s Day! Motherhood is a great joy and one of life’s most wonderful blessings. Mothers are entrusted with the care, guidance, and inspiration of children. ‘Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’ (Proverbs 22:6) In that influential way, mothers provide the lessons and direction that last entire lifetimes, and are still doing good years in the future. “Mother’s Day is always the right time to let your mom know how much you love, admire, and appreciate her. For many of us, Mother’s Day will also bring back special memories of our mom. Throughout life, most of us will never know more complete support than a mother’s love. “Moms, thank each one of you for all you have done for your children! ‘Her children rise up and call her blessed,’ (Proverbs 31:28). May your children bring ongoing joy. God bless you this Mother’s Day.” Samoa News management & staff wish all ‘Tina’ this Mother’s Day a joyous and happy one. Be safe. May God’s grace be your guiding light.",
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  - "description": "VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict.Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order who spent his career ministering in Peru, took the name Leo XIV.In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of “a disarmed and disarming peace” dialogue and missionary evangelization.He wore the traditional red cape and trappings of the papacy — a cape that Francis had eschewed on his election in 2013 — suggesting a return to some degree of tradition after Francis’ unorthodox pontificate. But in naming himself Leo, the new pope could also have wanted to signal a strong line of continuity: Brother Leo was the 13th century friar who was a great companion to St. Francis of Assisi, the late pope’s namesake.“Together, we must try to find out how to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges, establishes dialogue, that’s always open to receive — like on this piazza with open arms — to be able to receive everybody that needs our charity, our presence, dialogue and love,” Leo said in near-perfect Italian, mentioning the saint considered the first pope.Celebrating The New PopeThe crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers Thursday when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel shortly after 6 p.m. on the second day of the conclave, the most geographically diverse in history. Priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd shouted, “Viva il papa!”Waving flags from around the world, tens of thousands of people waited for more than an hour to learn who had won and were surprised an hour later, when the senior cardinal deacon appeared on the loggia, said “Habemus Papam!” — “We have a pope!” in Latin — and announced the winner was Prevost.He spoke to the crowd in Italian and Spanish, but not English, honoring Pope Francis and his final salute to the crowd on Easter Sunday.“Greetings ... to all of you, and in particular, to my beloved diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, where a faithful people have accompanied their bishop, shared their faith,” he said in Spanish.U.S. President Donald Trump said it was “such an honor for our country” for the new pope to be American.“What greater honor can there be?” he said. The president added that “we’re a little bit surprised and we’re happy.”An Augustinian PopeVatican watchers said Prevost’s decision to name himself Leo was particularly significant given the previous Leo’s legacy of social justice and reform, suggesting continuity with some of Francis’ chief concerns.“He is continuing a lot of Francis’ ministry,’’ said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University in the Bronx. But Imperatori-Lee also said his election could send a message to the U.S. church, which has been badly divided between conservatives and progressives, with much of the right-wing opposition to Francis coming from there.During his 12-year papacy, Francis sought to remake the U.S. hierarchy, and with Prevost’s help starting in 2023, named more pastorally minded bishops to replace culture warriors favored by Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II.“I think it is going to be exciting to see a different kind of American Catholicism in Rome,’’ Imperatori-Lee said.Archbishop Bernard Hebda, of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, told reporters he never thought he would see an American pope, given the questions of how one would navigate dealing with a U.S. president, especially Trump.“How is it that the Holy Father is able to deal with President Trump, for example — whoever our American president? Would those ties be too close or too distant?” he said. “And so I just never imagined that we would have an American pope, and I have great confidence that Pope Leo will do a wonderful job of navigating that.”Leo was expected to celebrate Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, planned to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s and lined up an audience with the media Monday in the Vatican auditorium, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.The new pope was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine, which was formed in the 13th century as a community of “mendicant” friars — dedicated to poverty, service and evangelization. There have been six previous Augustinian popes.Prevost’s election thrilled American students studying in Rome who happened to be in St. Peter’s Square to witness history.“That’s the first American pope in history. How exciting!” said Alessandra Jarrett, a 21-year-old political science student at Rome’s John Cabot university. “Crazy that we’re able to be here and see it, and this was even our last day in school.”Sister Bernadette, a 50-year-old nun from Houston, Texas, was studying spirituality in Rome at the same university where Prevost did graduate studies, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the Angelicum.“He touched the heart of everyone, and he acknowledged the great work of Francis, which he wants to continue embracing the world and embracing all of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” she said.The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima and at Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago tolled after Prevost’s election was announced. People outside the Lima cathedral said they wanted Prevost to visit.“For us Peruvians, it is a source of pride that this is a pope who represents our country,” said elementary school teacher Isabel Panez, who happened to be near the cathedral when the news was announced. “We would like him to visit us here in Peru.”What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justiceSCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry.“I think a lot us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV,” said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. “It really means to me he will continue the work of Leo XIII.”Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which addressed workers’ rights and capitalism at the dawn of the industrial age. He criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching.The name “is a deep sign of commitment to social issues,” said Imperatori-Lee. “I think this (new) pope is saying something about social justice, by choosing this name, that it is going to be a priority. He is continuing a lot of Francis’ ministry.”Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed that choice of the name Leo was a reference to Leo XIII and the social doctrine of the church, in particular the Rerum Novarum encyclical, considered the Catholic Church’s first social encyclical.Another predecessor, Pope Leo I, was known for repelling the barbarian invasion of Atilla the Hun in 452 A.D. and dissuading him from sacking Rome through diplomacy, Italian Cardinal Mauro Piacenza told RAI Italian state TV. He also noted that Pope Leo XIII elevated the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii to a papal basilica in 1901.For most of the Catholic Church’s first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II.The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of “a desire to signify continuity,” according to Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University.For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16.It was from the mid-20th century that new popes began to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said.Section: Associated PressTags: Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.View the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global turmoil and conflict. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order who spent his career ministering in Peru, took the name Leo XIV. In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor , uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of “a disarmed and disarming peace” dialogue and missionary evangelization. He wore the traditional red cape and trappings of the papacy — a cape that Francis had eschewed on his election in 2013 — suggesting a return to some degree of tradition after Francis’ unorthodox pontificate. But in naming himself Leo, the new pope could also have wanted to signal a strong line of continuity: Brother Leo was the 13th century friar who was a great companion to St. Francis of Assisi, the late pope’s namesake. “Together, we must try to find out how to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges, establishes dialogue, that’s always open to receive — like on this piazza with open arms — to be able to receive everybody that needs our charity, our presence, dialogue and love,” Leo said in near-perfect Italian, mentioning the saint considered the first pope. Celebrating The New Pope The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers Thursday when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel shortly after 6 p.m. on the second day of the conclave , the most geographically diverse in history. Priests made the sign of the cross and nuns wept as the crowd shouted, “Viva il papa!” Waving flags from around the world, tens of thousands of people waited for more than an hour to learn who had won and were surprised an hour later, when the senior cardinal deacon appeared on the loggia, said “Habemus Papam!” — “We have a pope!” in Latin — and announced the winner was Prevost. He spoke to the crowd in Italian and Spanish, but not English, honoring Pope Francis and his final salute to the crowd on Easter Sunday. “Greetings ... to all of you, and in particular, to my beloved diocese of Chiclayo in Peru, where a faithful people have accompanied their bishop, shared their faith,” he said in Spanish. U.S. President Donald Trump said it was “such an honor for our country” for the new pope to be American. “What greater honor can there be?” he said. The president added that “we’re a little bit surprised and we’re happy.” An Augustinian Pope Vatican watchers said Prevost’s decision to name himself Leo was particularly significant given the previous Leo’s legacy of social justice and reform, suggesting continuity with some of Francis’ chief concerns. “He is continuing a lot of Francis’ ministry,’’ said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University in the Bronx. But Imperatori-Lee also said his election could send a message to the U.S. church, which has been badly divided between conservatives and progressives, with much of the right-wing opposition to Francis coming from there. During his 12-year papacy, Francis sought to remake the U.S. hierarchy, and with Prevost’s help starting in 2023, named more pastorally minded bishops to replace culture warriors favored by Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II. “I think it is going to be exciting to see a different kind of American Catholicism in Rome,’’ Imperatori-Lee said. Archbishop Bernard Hebda, of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, told reporters he never thought he would see an American pope, given the questions of how one would navigate dealing with a U.S. president, especially Trump. “How is it that the Holy Father is able to deal with President Trump, for example — whoever our American president? Would those ties be too close or too distant?” he said. “And so I just never imagined that we would have an American pope, and I have great confidence that Pope Leo will do a wonderful job of navigating that.” Leo was expected to celebrate Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, planned to deliver his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s and lined up an audience with the media Monday in the Vatican auditorium, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The new pope was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine, which was formed in the 13th century as a community of “mendicant” friars — dedicated to poverty, service and evangelization. There have been six previous Augustinian popes. Prevost’s election thrilled American students studying in Rome who happened to be in St. Peter’s Square to witness history. “That’s the first American pope in history. How exciting!” said Alessandra Jarrett, a 21-year-old political science student at Rome’s John Cabot university. “Crazy that we’re able to be here and see it, and this was even our last day in school.” Sister Bernadette, a 50-year-old nun from Houston, Texas, was studying spirituality in Rome at the same university where Prevost did graduate studies, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the Angelicum. “He touched the heart of everyone, and he acknowledged the great work of Francis, which he wants to continue embracing the world and embracing all of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” she said. The bells of the cathedral in Peru’s capital of Lima and at Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago tolled after Prevost’s election was announced. People outside the Lima cathedral said they wanted Prevost to visit. “For us Peruvians, it is a source of pride that this is a pope who represents our country,” said elementary school teacher Isabel Panez, who happened to be near the cathedral when the news was announced. “We would like him to visit us here in Peru.” What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals a commitment to social justice SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. “I think a lot us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV,” said Natalia Imperatori-Lee, the chair of religious studies at Manhattan University. “It really means to me he will continue the work of Leo XIII.” Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic Church from 1878 to 1903, laid the foundation for modern Catholic social thought, most famously with his 1891 encyclical Rerum Novarum, which addressed workers’ rights and capitalism at the dawn of the industrial age. He criticized both laissez-faire capitalism and state-centric socialism, giving shape to a distinctly Catholic vein of economic teaching. 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The first exception was the 6th century Roman Mercurius, who had been named for a pagan god and chose the more appropriate name of John II. The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops out of “a desire to signify continuity,” according to Rev. Roberto Regoli, a historian at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University. For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16. It was from the mid-20th century that new popes began to choose names signaling the aim of their papacy, Regoli said.",
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  - "content": "The Supreme Court of Samoa has ruled the Speaker, Hon Papalii Lio Masipau had a right to vote on the recent constitutional amendments passed in Parliament.The question was put to the Court by the Human Rights Protection Party through party leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party deputy leader, Lauofo Nuafesili Fonotoe Lauofo.The HRPP filed a motion claiming the Speaker could not cast a deliberate vote and by doing so, the approval of the Constitution Amendment Act (CAA) 2025 passed in Parliament in December and 2024, was illegal.The opposition leader has also repeatedly shared his views publicly, that the Speaker of Samoa’s Parliament had a casting vote only, and not a deliberate vote.However, Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese stated he is unable to accept the Applicants’ interpretation of Art 58 (2) of Samoa’s Constitution that the Speaker could not cast a deliberate vote.“I find that the Speaker was permitted to vote at the third reading of the CAA, and that with the Speaker’s vote the two third majority support of the total of all the members including vacancies has been satisfied.”“It follows that the applicant’s application for the making of various declarations is declined.”The Constitutional Amendments which impacts the structure of the Courts as well as the Lands and Titles Court can now move forward to its implementation.“The interim order against restraining the commencement of the Constitution Amendment Act 2025 is rescinded, with the effect that the CAA commenced on 7 April 2025.”In handing down his decision Justice Simativa Perese commended the submissions of former Attorney-General of Samoa, Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu.The Chief Justice said Taulapapa made a “powerful point” that the HRPP argument “would seriously erode a Speaker’s ability to represent his Constituency.Further “the people of the Speaker’s Constituency would not have a voice when a matter was put to a vote..”“As the longest serving Attorney-General in Samoa, Taulapapa’s submission deserves great respect,” stated the Chief Justice.The HRPP were represented by a KC, Dr R Harrison and local Counsels, Fuimaono Sefo Ainuu and Faimalomatumua Mathew Lemisio.The Speaker was represented by Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu and Mr Ben Keith from Auckland.The post Court Rules Speaker was Permitted to Cast a Deliberative Vote first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "content": "Apia, Samoa – 09 May 2025 – The Speaker of Parliament, Papali’i Li’o Ta’eu Masipa’u has won the legal challenge by the Human Rights Protection Party that he was prohibited from casting a deliberate vote that made way for the approval of the Constitution Amendment Act (CAA) 2025.The Chief Justice, His Honour Satiu Simativa Perese found that the Speaker was permitted to vote at the third reading of the CAA, and that with the Speaker’s vote the two-thirds majority support of the total of all the members including vacancies has been satisfied. The result of the third reading vote was properly certified.In his decision delivered this afternoon, Perese said “I am unable to accept the Applicants interpretation of art. 58(2), which purports to apply the prohibition against casting a deliberative vote to a constitutional amendment vote under art. 109.”The decision refers to former Attorney General, Ms Taulapapa Brenda Heather-Latu who submitted that “the Applicant’s argument would seriously erode a Speaker’s ability to represent his constituency, and the people of the Speaker’s constituency would not have a voice when matter was put to the vote.”Counsel for the Applicant, Mr Harrison submitted that affected constituents could participate in the public consultations, which are held following the second reading, and their voices could be heard in that way.According to the Chief Justice, “It is difficult to appreciate how Mr Harrison ‘s approach adequately meets the aspirational promise, the cornerstone principle behind adopting a constitution in the first place – to enable Samoan people to have complete control of Samoa through their representatives.”The application by the Opposition Leader and HRPP for various declarations is declined.The interim order against restraining the commencement of the Constitution Amendment Act 2025 is rescinded, with the effect that the CAA commenced on 7 April 2025.The Chief Justice also noted that the issues in this case raise important constitutional issues, and the parties are to bear their own costs.CLICK ATTACHMENT FOR FULL DECISION: Malielegaoi & Anor v Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa & Anor Decision1The post Supreme Court upholds Speakers right to vote on Constitutional Amendment appeared first on Talamua Online.",
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  - "content": "09 May 2025 – Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first US pontiff.Pope Leo, appeared on the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica around 70 minutes after white smoke billowed from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signifying the 133 cardinal electors had chosen a new leader for the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church.“Peace be with you all,” the new pope told the cheering crowd.The choice of Prevost was announced by French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti with the Latin words “Habemus Papam” (We have a pope) to tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to hear the news.Newly elected Pope Robert Francis Prevost (C), Pope Leo XIV, arrives on the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter’s Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Photo: Stefano Rellandini.Aged 69 and originally from Chicago, Prevost has spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru and became a cardinal only in 2023. He has given few media interviews and rarely speaks in public.Leo becomes the 267th Catholic pope after the death last month of Pope Francis, who was the first Latin American pope and had led the Church for 12 years and widely sought to open the staid institution up to the modern world.Francis enacted a range of reforms and allowed debate on divisive issues such as women’s ordination and better inclusion of LGBT Catholics.Ahead of the conclave, some cardinals called for continuity with Francis’ vision of greater openness and reform, while others said they wanted to turn back the clock and embrace old traditions.Prevost has attracted interest from his peers because of his quiet style and support for Francis, especially his commitment to social justice issues.Prevost served as a bishop in Chiclayo, in northwestern Peru, from 2015 to 2023.Francis brought him to Rome that year to head the Vatican office in charge of choosing which priests should serve as Catholic bishops across the globe, meaning he has had a hand in selecting many of the world’s bishops.Prevost said during a 2023 Vatican press conference: “Our work is to enlarge the tent and to let everyone know they are welcome inside the Church.”White smoke signaling the election of a new Pope.The post NEW POPE: Cardinal Robert Prevost from US named as Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Talamua Online.",
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  - "content": "“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV.The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome.The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.“I announce to you a great joy: WE HAVE A POPE. The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert FrancisCardinal of the Holy Roman Church Prevostwho has taken the name Leo XIV.”Leo XIV – Second Pope from the AmericasThe first Augustinian Pope, Robert Prevost – now Leo XIV – is the second Roman Pontiff from the Americas after Pope Francis. However, unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the American continent, though he spent many years as a missionary in Peru before being elected head of the Augustinians for two consecutive terms.First Augustinian PopeThe new Bishop of Rome was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph.He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and studied first at the Minor Seminary of the Augustinian Fathers and then at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where in 1977 he earned a Degree in Mathematics and also studied Philosophy.On September 1 of the same year, he entered the novitiate of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) in Saint Louis, in the Province of Our Lady of Good Counsel of Chicago, and made his first profession on September 2, 1978. On August 29, 1981, he made his solemn vows.He received his theological education at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. At the age of 27, he was sent by his superiors to Rome to study Canon Law at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum).In Rome, he was ordained a priest on June 19, 1982, at the Augustinian College of Saint Monica by Monsignor Jean Jadot, then Pro-President of the Pontifical Council for Non-Christians, now the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.Prevost obtained his licentiate in 1984; and the following year, while preparing his doctoral thesis, was sent to the Augustinian mission in Chulucanas, Piura, Peru (1985–1986). In 1987, he defended his doctoral thesis on “The Role of the Local Prior in the Order of Saint Augustine” and was appointed vocation director and missions director of the Augustinian Province of “Mother of Good Counsel” in Olympia Fields, Illinois (USA).Mission in PeruThe following year, he joined the mission in Trujillo, also in Peru, as director of the joint formation project for Augustinian candidates from the vicariates of Chulucanas, Iquitos, and Apurímac.Over the course of eleven years, he served as prior of the community (1988–1992), formation director (1988–1998), and instructor for professed members (1992–1998), and in the Archdiocese of Trujillo as judicial vicar (1989–1998) and professor of Canon Law, Patristics, and Moral Theology at the Major Seminary “San Carlos y San Marcelo.” At the same time, he was also entrusted with the pastoral care of Our Lady Mother of the Church, later established as the parish of Saint Rita (1988–1999), in a poor suburb of the city, and was parish administrator of Our Lady of Monserrat from 1992 to 1999.In 1999, he was elected Provincial Prior of the Augustinian Province of “Mother of Good Counsel” in Chicago, and two and a half years later, the Ordinary General Chapter of the Order of Saint Augustine, elected him as Prior General, confirming him in 2007 for a second term.In October 2013, he returned to his Augustinian Province in Chicago, serving as director of formation at the Saint Augustine Convent, first councilor, and provincial vicar—roles he held until Pope Francis appointed him on November 3, 2014, as Apostolic Administrator of the Peruvian Diocese of Chiclayo, elevating him to the episcopal dignity as Titular Bishop of the Diocese Sufar.He entered the Diocese on November 7, in the presence of Apostolic Nuncio James Patrick Green, who ordained him Bishop just over a month later, on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in the Cathedral of Saint Mary.His episcopal motto is “In Illo uno unum”—words pronounced by Saint Augustine in a sermon on Psalm 127 to explain that “although we Christians are many, in the one Christ we are one.”The post Robert Prevost becomes new pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "title": "Amata honors 522nd Field Artillery Battalion at Historic 80th Anniversary Ceremony in Germany",
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  - "content": "Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, was humbled to speak in honor of the soldiers that liberated prisoners on a death march from the Dachau Concentration Camp at an 80th Anniversary remembrance, days before the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day). This historic rescue by the soldiers of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. These were “Nisei” Japanese-American soldiers, 58 percent from Hawaii, while the rest were from the mainland, often the West Coast. The ceremony with the German War Graves Commission and the Japanese American Veterans Association, included prayers, a wreath-laying, placement of a new plaque at the Memorial, local musicians, and remarks by German leaders and mayors, and U.S. Army and other officials including Congresswoman Amata; Dr. James Miller, Consul General, U.S. Consulate Munich; and Ellen Germain, U.S. State Department's Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues. Of local interest to American Samoa, there is a unique historic link between these heroes and the American Samoa Army Reserve unit, which was a component of the Hawaii-based 100th Infantry Battalion – the only successor unit of the 442nd Regimental Battalion. For more than three decades, until 2021, members of the American Samoan community served with Charlie Company of the 100th Infantry Battalion in American Samoa. “Some of these heroic soldiers served in the U.S. military during World War II while they had relatives waiting out the war in internment camps, a difficult and sad chapter in U.S. history. One member of the 442nd became a U.S. Senator, Daniel Inouye, now a towering figure in Hawaii’s history, which I’m reminded of every time I land at the Honolulu International Airport named for him. Senator Inouye knew me and came to my wedding, as he was close friends with my father. After both served in World War II, Governor Coleman and Senator Inouye were both in law school in Washington, graduating from universities in the same city one year apart. They were active together in what was then the Hawaii Territorial Society of Washington, DC. So, it’s very personal to me to honor these Japanese-American soldiers, and this Hawaii connection to our Pacific region for this anniversary,” said Congresswoman Amata. In 1945, the 522nd was assigned to the Seventh Army to support the last great Allied advance into Germany. On April 26, 1945, the SS started 14,180 prisoners on a death march from the Dachau concentration camp and Munich area sub-camps. On May 2, 1945, with the approach of U.S. troops, the SS abandoned the survivors on the road where the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, along with units of the 12th Infantry Regiment, and 4th Infantry Division, arrived and rescued 2,700 to 3,000 mostly Jewish Dachau prisoners along with 990 German political prisoners and 100 Slavic, Russian and Polish prisoners. About 3,300 other prisoners were rescued by other American troops nearby. Of the starting 14,180, fewer than half, approximately 6,300, survived to be rescued. The majority of the prisoners had died from murder, disease, medical neglect, exposure, exhaustion, and starvation. The Pacific soldiers of the 522nd saw these terrible sights and were able to stay with the rescued prisoners to provide food, security and care for the next few days. “At the 80th Anniversary, we memorialize their role in rescuing and restoring these prisoners after the terrible crimes against them. I am here, first because of the historic ties to our Pacific soldiers who were here, but also because my own father-in-law, Hobart Radewagen, was a member of the 20th Armored Division, one of the three divisions involved in the liberation of Dachau 80 years ago. He was awarded a Bronze Medal for his part in a battle at an SS barracks outside Dachau, another direct link for my family. “In a personal parallel, in 2023, I was at Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands where my father served. They had just marked the 80th anniversary of the first allied offensive against the Japanese which halted their Pacific expansion. Now, I have the humbling honor to join you here to mark the 80th anniversary of Waakirchen, Dachau and the capture of Munich, leading to the end of the war. “Truly, we can look at these events and understand why these soldiers are known as the greatest generation,” she concluded. “God bless the memories here, the important history, and the many descendants as we seek to live in peace and harmony.”",
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  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa has dropped in its media and information freedom world ranking from 22 in 2024 to 44 in 2025 in the latest World Press Freedom Index compiled annually by the Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF). For the Pacific region, New Zealand is ranked highest at 16, Australia at 29, Fiji at 40, Samoa ranked 44 and Tonga at 46. And for some comfort, the United States is ranked 57 in media freedom. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index released in conjunction with the annual Media Freedom Day on May 3, says despite the vitality of some of its media groups, Samoa’s reputation as a regional model of press freedom has suffered in recent years due to “authoritarian pressure” from the previous prime minister and a political party that held power for four decades until 2021. The report lists independent media outlets such as the Samoa Observer, “an independent daily founded in 1978, that has symbolized the fight for press freedom.” It also lists state-owned Savali newspaper “that focuses on providing positive coverage of the government’s activities.” TV1, is the product of the privatization of the state-owned Samoa Broadcasting Corporation. The Talamua group operates Samoa FM and other media outlets, while the national radio station 2AP calls itself “the Voice of the Nation.” Although Samoa is a parliamentary democracy with free elections, the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) held power for four decades until it was narrowly defeated in the April 2021 general election by Samoa United in Faith (Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi, or FAST). The report says part of the reason for the HRPP’s defeat was its plan to overhaul Samoa’s constitutional and customary law framework, which would have threatened freedom of the press. The Journalists Association of (Western) Samoa (JAWS) is the national media association and is press freedom’s leading champion. JAWS spearheaded a media journalism studies program based at the National University of Samoa in the effort to train journalists and promote media freedom but the course is not producing the quality journalism students needed as its focus, time and resources have been given the course. Meanwhile, the media standards continue to slide and there is fear that the standards will drop further in the face of rapid technological changes and misinformation via social media. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index by RSF revealed the dire state of the news economy and how it severely threatens newsrooms’ editorial independence and media pluralism. In light of this alarming situation, RSF has called on public authorities, private actors and regional institutions to commit to a “New Deal for Journalism” by following 11 key recommendations. Part of this deal is “supporting reliable information means that everyone should be trained from an early age to recognise trustworthy information and be involved in media education initiatives. University and higher education programmes in journalism must also be supported, on the condition that they are independent.” Finland (5th) is recognized worldwide for its media education, with media literacy programs starting in primary school, contributing to greater resilience against disinformation.",
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  - "title": "New Environment and Democracy Fellowship tackles the Intersections of Democracy and the Climate Crisis in U.S. Territories",
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  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 3.6 million residents of U.S. territories are among the communities in the United States most impacted by climate change. Yet without voting representation in Congress, a vote for President, or representation in regional and international bodies, their ability to influence environmental and climate policy at a national and international level is limited. This creates challenges as local governments and non-governmental organizations work to adapt their island communities to be resilient in the face of unprecedented environmental change. Right to Democracy, a nonprofit organization that works to advance democracy, equity, and self-determination in U.S. territories, has announced a new Environment and Democracy Fellowship that seeks to tackle these challenges head on. The two-year fellowship will provide funding for individuals in each territory — American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands — to embed with a local environmental organization where they will work to develop cross-territorial advocacy proposals that leverage local networks to drive systemic change. “People in U.S. territories are on the front lines of some of the most destructive manifestations of the climate crisis. Yet all too often our efforts to address these challenges run into the obstacles of an undemocratic, unaccountable, and unresponsive political status quo,” said Adi Martínez-Román, who co-directs Right to Democracy and lives in Puerto Rico. “This fellowship will support community-based advocates and organizations to meaningfully amplify and challenge the many issues that arise from the intersections of climate change and undemocratic colonial rule.” Right to Democracy is looking for Fellows based in each territory who are emerging or established leaders on environmental justice and climate advocacy. Interested candidates and organizations can apply by submitting a letter of intention explaining why they are interested and what qualifications and experience they have. Select candidates will then be invited to submit a full project proposal focused on cross-territorial approaches to addressing the intersections of climate and environmental justice, democracy, and colonial rule. The deadline for the letter of intent is May 30th, and Right to Democracy plans to select its inaugural cohort of Fellows by mid-Summer.",
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  - "description": "Source: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata’s D.C. staffWashington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commending passage by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives of the Take It Down Act, S. 146, which has been sent to President Trump to be signed into law. The Act combats non-consensual explicit imagery of people, created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other visual technology, which can be misused to humiliate or monetarily exploit people without their permission, consent, or in some cases their knowledge of their imagery online.“While these tragic cases have not happened in American Samoa, they have happened in other places, and the pictures can be mistaken as real, or used terribly against a person,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Congress acted in bipartisan unity to stop this problem before it grows out of control, give law enforcement the means to prevent and prosecute it, and require when unlawful images of specific people are found, that companies ‘take it down’.”The effort, which included unanimous consent in the Senate, was a priority spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump, who advocated for this protection.Specifically, the bill criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate images (“NCII”) or the threat to publish NCII in interstate commerce. The bill requires covered internet platforms to establish and implement a notice and takedown process within one year of enactment. Section: Local NewsTags: Congresswoman Uifa’atali AmataView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commending passage by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives of the Take It Down Act, S. 146, which has been sent to President Trump to be signed into law. The Act combats non-consensual explicit imagery of people, created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other visual technology, which can be misused to humiliate or monetarily exploit people without their permission, consent, or in some cases their knowledge of their imagery online. “While these tragic cases have not happened in American Samoa, they have happened in other places, and the pictures can be mistaken as real, or used terribly against a person,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata. “Congress acted in bipartisan unity to stop this problem before it grows out of control, give law enforcement the means to prevent and prosecute it, and require when unlawful images of specific people are found, that companies ‘take it down’.” The effort, which included unanimous consent in the Senate, was a priority spearheaded by First Lady Melania Trump, who advocated for this protection. Specifically, the bill criminalizes the publication of non-consensual intimate images (“NCII”) or the threat to publish NCII in interstate commerce. The bill requires covered internet platforms to establish and implement a notice and takedown process within one year of enactment.",
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  - "description": "By Tali LetoiSource: ABC News 10Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — San Diego is home to several military bases. However, not all of our enlisted members come from the mainland; many are also from American Samoa.That includes the Afoa sisters.“I’ve been in the military for six years now, and I just reenlisted for 4 more,\" says U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Annemarie Afoa.Squaring away her Navy service uniform wasn't always in the plans for HM3 Annemarie Afoa.\"I actually wanted to be a journalist when I was younger. My mom and dad both knew I loved writing,” she says.But at a certain point, growing up in high school, it turned from what she wanted to do to what she needed to do. As she tells me, many Samoans back on the island feel their traditional role is to support the ones they love throughout life.\"I joined so I could provide for my family back home,\" Annemarie explains. \"In order to do that, naturally, I just thought it would be best to join the military and put my schooling on hold.”That decision led her to Camp Pendleton, at the 1st Dental Battalion. Although the decision led her to San Diego, it wasn't an easy one to make at just 18 years old.“It was definitely hard since it was my first time being away from home for like a long period of time,” says Annemarie.This tough adjustment is one many Samoans face back on island. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American Samoa has the highest rate of military enlistment, per capita, in the nation. Among them is the trio of Afoa sisters.Annemarie and her two sisters grew up in the village of Aua and all of them are now sworn into the U.S. Navy. Her older sister, Taliilagi Afoa, is also stationed here at Naval Air Station North Island and is an interior communication electrician.Their youngest sister, Decima, is stationed on the East Coast in Norfolk, Virginia.\"I'm just really proud of them with how far they’ve come and so proud to see them thriving on their own,” Annemarie shares.But no matter how hard the decision or the journey, their bond has helped them through dark times, especially so far away from home, which is something they take pride in.“We push each other to do what we need to do to support ourselves, but I'm very proud of all three of us because, like not a lot of parents could be like, 'All my kids are in the military,'” says Taliilagi.In addition to her parents back on island, Taliilagi has a son.\"That's why I was just like, you know what, I should join the military because it's really gonna help me, but also help like me with raising my son, and then also help support my family here, it made sense,\" Taliilagi says.Despite being the middle child of three girls, Annemarie is happy to see her sisters take a similar route.“I see them join the military, which I think is a really good opportunity,” Annemarie says.t's a great opportunity to serve the country and help their families, but it's also a sacrifice of being thousands of miles away from them.“I really do hope that my family is proud of me,\" the youngest sister, Decima, tells me. \"This is the thing that most Samoans have to do: They join the military. So I wanted to be a part of that — I wanna be a part of what they're a part of.”ABEAN Decima Afoa is stationed states away from her sisters in Norfolk, Virginia. She spoke to me over Zoom from the USS Gerald R. Ford.All three tell me they lean on one another.\"My sister's helped me out a lot since they're coming from the experience,\" Decima says. \"They've also told me that, you know, they still miss home. But they're still staying strong and everything.\"That sentiment is echoed by all three of them.\"I'm happy that all three of us can relate like in the military, from what we do and what we experience,\" Taliilagi says. \"I think that helps us support each other even more because we understand the struggles that like we go through.”While fighting for their country, they're holding on to long-distance phone calls and old photos. And the rare moment they get to go back home.After more than five years of being away from the island, Annemarie got the chance to surprise her parents back in Aua.\"He gave me a hug and he said, 'Oh my baby, you left and you were still a child,'\" Annemarie says while fighting back tears. \"And I totally see it now, that I grow up and I like look back at who I was before... I'm so different now. Like, I'm a grown woman. I make my own choices. I live on my own, and I'm so used to it now.\"All three of them are staying strong, together for the better;.Section: Our TroopsTags: Petty Officer Annemarie Afoa reenlistsView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — San Diego is home to several military bases. However, not all of our enlisted members come from the mainland; many are also from American Samoa. That includes the Afoa sisters. “I’ve been in the military for six years now, and I just reenlisted for 4 more,\" says U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Petty Officer Annemarie Afoa. Squaring away her Navy service uniform wasn't always in the plans for HM3 Annemarie Afoa. \"I actually wanted to be a journalist when I was younger. My mom and dad both knew I loved writing,” she says. But at a certain point, growing up in high school, it turned from what she wanted to do to what she needed to do. As she tells me, many Samoans back on the island feel their traditional role is to support the ones they love throughout life. \"I joined so I could provide for my family back home,\" Annemarie explains. \"In order to do that, naturally, I just thought it would be best to join the military and put my schooling on hold.” That decision led her to Camp Pendleton, at the 1st Dental Battalion. Although the decision led her to San Diego, it wasn't an easy one to make at just 18 years old. “It was definitely hard since it was my first time being away from home for like a long period of time,” says Annemarie. This tough adjustment is one many Samoans face back on island. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, American Samoa has the highest rate of military enlistment, per capita, in the nation. Among them is the trio of Afoa sisters. Annemarie and her two sisters grew up in the village of Aua and all of them are now sworn into the U.S. Navy. Her older sister, Taliilagi Afoa, is also stationed here at Naval Air Station North Island and is an interior communication electrician. Their youngest sister, Decima, is stationed on the East Coast in Norfolk, Virginia. \"I'm just really proud of them with how far they’ve come and so proud to see them thriving on their own,” Annemarie shares. But no matter how hard the decision or the journey, their bond has helped them through dark times, especially so far away from home, which is something they take pride in. “We push each other to do what we need to do to support ourselves, but I'm very proud of all three of us because, like not a lot of parents could be like, 'All my kids are in the military,'” says Taliilagi. In addition to her parents back on island, Taliilagi has a son. \"That's why I was just like, you know what, I should join the military because it's really gonna help me, but also help like me with raising my son, and then also help support my family here, it made sense,\" Taliilagi says. Despite being the middle child of three girls, Annemarie is happy to see her sisters take a similar route. “I see them join the military, which I think is a really good opportunity,” Annemarie says. t's a great opportunity to serve the country and help their families, but it's also a sacrifice of being thousands of miles away from them. “I really do hope that my family is proud of me,\" the youngest sister, Decima, tells me. \"This is the thing that most Samoans have to do: They join the military. So I wanted to be a part of that — I wanna be a part of what they're a part of.” ABEAN Decima Afoa is stationed states away from her sisters in Norfolk, Virginia. She spoke to me over Zoom from the USS Gerald R. Ford. All three tell me they lean on one another. \"My sister's helped me out a lot since they're coming from the experience,\" Decima says. \"They've also told me that, you know, they still miss home. But they're still staying strong and everything.\" That sentiment is echoed by all three of them. \"I'm happy that all three of us can relate like in the military, from what we do and what we experience,\" Taliilagi says. \"I think that helps us support each other even more because we understand the struggles that like we go through.” While fighting for their country, they're holding on to long-distance phone calls and old photos. And the rare moment they get to go back home. After more than five years of being away from the island, Annemarie got the chance to surprise her parents back in Aua. \"He gave me a hug and he said, 'Oh my baby, you left and you were still a child,'\" Annemarie says while fighting back tears. \"And I totally see it now, that I grow up and I like look back at who I was before... I'm so different now. Like, I'm a grown woman. I make my own choices. I live on my own, and I'm so used to it now.\" All three of them are staying strong, together for the better;.",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Issuing only his second Executive Order, since being elected, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has established May 13th as “Swains Island Day” — an official holiday in American Samoa.The EO preamble reads:WHEREAS, “[t]he sovereignty of the United States over American Samoa [was] extended over Swains Island,\" and Swains Island was made a part of American Samoa through a joint resolution of the United States Congress on March 4, 1925. 48 USC 1662; andWHEREAS, on May 13, 1925, Lieutenant Commander C. D. Edgar of the United States Navy traveled ot Swains Island ot raise the flag of the United States of America with a salute of 21 guns; andWHEREAS, Swains Island is one of the seven islands that make up the Territory of American Samoa; andWHEREAS, descendants of Eli Hutchinson Jennings, Sr. and his wife Malia, the daughter of a Samoan chief, along with anyone born on Swains Island after March 4, 1925 are considered residents of Swains Island and United States Nationals.WHEREAS, American Samoa is unified in our love for our brothers and sisters from Swains Island and the natural beauty and life of al the islands of our Territory.The EO is signed by the governor on May 2, 2025, and notes “Henceforth, 13 May will be a public holiday ni American Samoa. This order shall take effect immediately.”On the day the EO was signed, Governor Pula also issued a general memorandum declaring the day a “holiday in American Samoa this year, and for all years in the future.”As such, “all government offices will be closed and normal government activities will be suspended on that day.”The governor states that “this is a special anniversary marking the inclusion of Swains Island as a part of the United States of America and the Territory of American Samoa.“Please take time to honor our ancestors who helped create our Territory and recognize the importance of the islands we call home.”In recognition of their 100th year Anniversary, and the first official vote in the American Samoa Fono on March 21, 2025 for the Swains faipule after 65 years, the Swains Island people are planning to celebrate their Flag Day with commemorative events — speeches, songs, and dances, as well as sharing their stories. The Swains Day committee, led by Faipule Su’a Alexander Eli Jennings, has been asking for help from the Swains community.During the Lemanu Administration, the Swains Island Flag Day celebration/ event was held on Swains Island. It’s unknown where the events will be held this year.Section: Local NewsTags: Swains Island DayView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — I ssuing only his second Executive Order, since being elected, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has established May 13th as “Swains Island Day” — an official holiday in American Samoa. The EO preamble reads: WHEREAS, “[t]he sovereignty of the United States over American Samoa [was] extended over Swains Island,\" and Swains Island was made a part of American Samoa through a joint resolution of the United States Congress on March 4, 1925. 48 USC 1662; and WHEREAS, on May 13, 1925, Lieutenant Commander C. D. Edgar of the United States Navy traveled ot Swains Island ot raise the flag of the United States of America with a salute of 21 guns; and WHEREAS, Swains Island is one of the seven islands that make up the Territory of American Samoa; and WHEREAS, descendants of Eli Hutchinson Jennings, Sr. and his wife Malia, the daughter of a Samoan chief, along with anyone born on Swains Island after March 4, 1925 are considered residents of Swains Island and United States Nationals. WHEREAS, American Samoa is unified in our love for our brothers and sisters from Swains Island and the natural beauty and life of al the islands of our Territory. The EO is signed by the governor on May 2, 2025, and notes “Henceforth, 13 May will be a public holiday ni American Samoa. This order shall take effect immediately.” On the day the EO was signed, Governor Pula also issued a general memorandum declaring the day a “holiday in American Samoa this year, and for all years in the future.” As such, “all government offices will be closed and normal government activities will be suspended on that day.” The governor states that “this is a special anniversary marking the inclusion of Swains Island as a part of the United States of America and the Territory of American Samoa. “Please take time to honor our ancestors who helped create our Territory and recognize the importance of the islands we call home.” In recognition of their 100th year Anniversary, and the first official vote in the American Samoa Fono on March 21, 2025 for the Swains faipule after 65 years, the Swains Island people are planning to celebrate their Flag Day with commemorative events — speeches, songs, and dances, as well as sharing their stories. The Swains Day committee, led by Faipule Su’a Alexander Eli Jennings, has been asking for help from the Swains community. During the Lemanu Administration, the Swains Island Flag Day celebration/ event was held on Swains Island. It’s unknown where the events will be held this year.",
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  - "content": "Update Habemus Papam We Have a Pope. Pope Leo XIVThe white smoke left the chimney high over St Peter’s square a little while ago, there was a feeling of jubilation amongst the huge crowd which had gathered, waiting for the moment.Huge cheers from the crowd as the white smoke rises, everyone is running forward to see it.People are jumping up and with joy, some are praying to the sky.“The sound here is tremendous, the bells are ringing so loudly it’s reverberating around the square as people cheer and scream with joy.”It means that one of the 133 cardinals inside the chapel has obtained the necessary two-thirds majority required to win the conclave, the secretive centuries-old ritual of electing a new pontiff. We don’t yet know who the new pope is – he is expected to appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square shortly.A senior cardinal will soon confirm the decision with the words “Habemus Papam” – Latin for “we have a Pope” – and introduce the new pontiff by his chosen papal name.The pope was chosen on the second day of voting, after the fourth ballot, although his identity was not immediately made known.When Jorge Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, was elected in March 2013, his identity was revealed about 45 minutes after the white smoke when he appeared on the balcony above St Peter’s Square.Pope Francis died, aged 88, in April. His successor was picked quickly, especially given the large number of cardinals taking part in the conclave.The post White smoke emerges and cheers erupt at the Vatican as a new pope is elected first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "content": "Ua ioeina e le faipule o Aleipata itupa i lalo, o ia foi sa avea ma Minisita o Pisinisi Alamanuia ma Leipa, moliaga e uiga i se faalavelave tau taavale na tulai mai ia Aperila.I le toe tula’i ai o le afioga ia Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua i luma o le Faamasinoga Faaitumalo i lenei vaiaso sa ia ioeina ai moliaga e lua e tauala mai lana loia le susuga ia Afa Lesa.E lua moliaga e aofia ai le ave taavale matautia, ma le ave taavale faatamala ua mafua ai manuaga.Ua faatulaga e le Faamasinoga le Aso 28 o Iulai 2025 e fofogaina ai le faasalaga.O se faalavelave tau taavale na tulai mai luga le mafa pe tusa o le 3 le afiafi o le Aso Toanai aso 29 o Mati, na fetoai ai le taavale sa faafoeina e le faipuleo.a ae isi taavale sa malaga atu ai se aiga e toafa.O le faamatalaga mai le Komesina o Leoleo ina ua tula’i mai le faalavelave, e le’i iai se aafiaga o le ava malosi ae o le saoasaoa o le taavale sa faafoeina e faipule na mafua ai le faalavelave.O le amataga o le tausaga nei ia Ianuari na tofia ai Faleomavaega Titimaea Tafua e avea ma Minisita.Ina ua tula’i mai le faalavelave tau taavale, sa faamavae aloaia ai loa Faleomavaega mai lona tofiga o le Minisita o Pisinisi Alamanuia ma Leipa, se ia maea le taunuuga o lana mataupu.The post Ioeina e le Faipule o Aleipata Itupa i Lalo Moliaga first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "content": "Fiji sevens Olympic silver medallist Josaia Wini Raisuqe has tragically died in a train accident in France, his club Castres Olympique have confirmed.“Castres Olympique is in mourning,” the Top 14 club said on Thursday.“It is with a heavy heart that we learned of the death this morning in a road accident of our player Josaia Raisuqe. He was a wonderful team-mate who was much appreciated by everyone.”According to French media reports, Raisuqe’s car was struck by a train at a level crossing near Castres’ Levezou training centre in Saix.News sources say Raisuqe’s car was hit by a train at a crossing, and pulled along for roughly 200 meters. The athlete died at the scene. Just minutes before the tragedy, he had been at the club’s training center located nearby.According to L’Equipe, Raisuqe’s teammates were informed of the incident and were released from training.Saturday’s Top 14 match between Castres and Clermont Auvergne has been postponed, France’s National Rugby League said.The LNR expressed its “extreme sadness” at the “tragic death”, adding that tributes would be paid to Raisuqe at all Top 14 and second-tier matches this weekend.Raisuqe, 30, who was part of the Fiji team that finished as runners-up to hosts France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was a winger in XV-a-side rugby.“He was a radiant young man both on and off the pitch who was a pillar of the Fijian community that we have at the club and to which we are very attached,” Castres President Pierre-Yves Revol said.Raisuqe played seven times this season for Castres – his last appearance in the match against Toulouse on 27 April. He was set to play for tier-two side Brive for the next two seasons.Raisuqe joined Castres in 2021 after playing for Stade Francais and Nevers.In 2017 he was fired by Stade Francais for gross misconduct after being accused of sexual assault. In June 2020 Raisuqe was found guilty and given a suspended prison sentence.In January 2021, after winning a tough game against Béziers (30-25), he lifted the referee in the extra time and got sent off. He was subsequently banned for 5 weeks for that incident. Raisuqe has 10 yellow cards and 5 red cards to his name in french rugby as well as a yellow card he collected when playing with the Fiji 7’s team.Wini was born in Lutu, Naitasiri and he took up rugby at a very young age. He dreamed of playing for the Fiji 7’s team and it came to fruition when the then Fiji 7’s coach Ben Ryan spotted him playing in the Martintar and Marist 7’s and selected him for the Fiji 7s team at the 2015 Hong Kong 7s which they won. He played in 5 tournaments for Fiji scoring 14 tries but in July 2015, French Top 14 side, Stade Français signed him up for the 2015-16 Top 14 season.Ben Ryan has posted a tribute describing a player full of energy, full of laughter.The post Rugby Player and Olympic Silver Medalist Josaia Raisuqe Dies in Train Accident first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "content": "O le tuanai ai o le faigapalota tele i le 2021 sa tauva ai ae le’i manuia, ae ua manatu le Susuga i le Igoa Matua iā Fata Ryan Schuster, o le a toe saili pea sona avanoa mo le tofi o le itumalo o Sagaga 2 i le faigapalota o le 2026.O lea ua 50 tausaga le soifua o le Susuga ia Fata Ryan o Afega ma Malie, ma o lea ua toe ave iai le faatuatuaga o le afioaga poo le isi itu o le faiganuu o Afega, ma ua saunoa Fata, e toatele fo’i i latou mai Malie ma Tuana’i, e lagolagoina ia mo le faigapalota o lo’o loma nei.O le Aso Lua o le vaiaso nei na momoli ai e matai o le afioaga o Afega le igoa matua i le vaega faaupufai o le Faatuatua i Le Atua Samoa ua Tasi.I se faatalatalanoaga ma le Sui Faipule faaolioli, sa ia saunoa ai, e lē uma le naunautaiga e fia tautua ma faatino se sao mo le itumalo.“Ou te manatu o lea e maua le malosi mai Le Alii, ma o loo fia tautua pea, ma fia auauna foi mo le itumalo.”O le tula’i mai o finauga i le va o Afega ma nuu tua’oi oTuana’i, Leauvaa ma Levi Saleimoa, o le tasi lea o vaega o loo silasila mamao iai mo se fōfō e faanofo filemu ai lea mataupu.O nisi mataupu tāua o le toe faafo’isia lea o le vai taumafa a le afioaga o Tuana’i aemaise o nisi o atinae mo totonu o le itumalo e fesoasoani atu ai i tagata lautele.O Fata Ryan Schuster o se matai tausi aiga, tausi nuu, ma o se tasi o matāfale malosi o le Ekalesia EFKS i Afega.O se tasi fo’i ua tele lona sao i nisi o fuafuaga i totonu o lona lava afioaga o Afega faapea foi Malie.E tele tausaga sa galue ai mo le atiinaeina o le lakapi i totonu o le itumalo ma avea ai o ia ma Taitai Malaga (Manager) o le Manu Samoa.Sa avea Fata Ryan ma sui o le Komiti Faafoe (Board Member) o le Pulega o Taaloga ma Malae Taalo (Samoa Sports Facilities Authority) ae le’i faataapeina ma tuuina mai i lalo o le Matagaluega o Taaloga.O ia o se alii faipisinisi ma o loo faaauau pea le auaunaga i taavale (rental cars).I le faigapalota tele o le 2021, sa toatolu i latou na tauva i lalo o le vaega faaupufai o le FAST, ma le’i manuia ai, ae tula’i mai ai le Sui o le HRPP.O le Susuga i le Igoa Matua ia Maulolo Tavita Amosa o lo’o tulai mai i le tofi o le itumalo i lalo o le fua o le HRPP.The post Toe tauvā Fata Ryan Schuster i le Faigapalota Tele first appeared on Samoa Global News.",
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  - "content": "Apia, Samoa – 08 May 2025 – Rotorua is set to come alive as Manu Samoa take on the Flying Fijians in a much-anticipated rugby test match at Rotorua Stadium, on 6 September 2025.The test match will be a key part of both teams’ campaigns as Samoa and Fiji ramp up preparations for upcoming global competitions.Their long-standing rivalry promises an unforgettable showdown—full of flair, physicality, and fierce national pride.Lakapi Samoa’s CEO, Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun, welcomed the announcement, stating: “We are delighted to bring another Samoa home Test Match to New Zealand and specifically to Rotorua, a rugby heartland. While we continue to improve the Apia Stadium facilities in Samoa, we know we will receive support from the Pacific community in New Zealand. Thank you to RotoruaNZ for their support to bring this international game to their region.”Fiji Rugby Chief Executive Officer, Roverto Nayacalevu says may the spirit of the Pacific shine through on and off the field.“We’re looking forward to an epic clash between the Flying Fijians and Manu Samoa in Rotorua in what will no doubt be a thrilling encounter. Matches like these aren’t just about rugby — they’re about pride, heritage, and the enduring bond between Pacific nations. Both teams carry the hopes of their people, and we know they’ll deliver a contest worthy of their traditions.”The CEO of RotoruaNZ, Andrew Wilson says “Rotorua is honoured to host this match and be Manu Samoa’s home away from home. We’re proud to bring the passion and spirit of Pacific rugby to our stadium, offering fans the opportunity to witness an epic game and experience everything Rotorua has to offer.”The post Manu Samoa vs Fiji Test Match, Rotorua 6 September appeared first on Talamua Online.",
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  - "description": "Apia, Samoa 08 May 2025 – The Republic of Estonia’s new Ambassador to Samoa has reaffirmed Estonia’s commitment to deepening cooperation both bilaterally and through multilateral partnerships with Samoa. Ambassador Jaan Reinhold presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony this morning at the [...]The post Ambassador reaffirms Estonia’s commitment to deepening cooperation appeared first on Talamua Online.",
  - "content": "Apia, Samoa 08 May 2025 – The Republic of Estonia’s new Ambassador to Samoa has reaffirmed Estonia’s commitment to deepening cooperation both bilaterally and through multilateral partnerships with Samoa.Ambassador Jaan Reinhold presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony this morning at the Official Residence of the Head of State at Vailele.The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Samoa is resident in Canberra, Australia.Estonia, a country in Northern Europe was a former part of the Soviet Union and borders the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland and includes more than 1,500 islands.Samoa and Estonia established diplomatic ties on 23 January 2009 and have maintained cordial relations.“Our two countries have work collaboratively through the United Nations (UN) and other regional/multilateral fora to advance common positions on important issues of mutual interest concerning peace and security, sovereignty, human rights and the 2030 agenda on the sustainable development goals,” said Ambassador Reinhold.He also highlighted “the importance of our collective voice and shared responsibility in setting a positive example on the global stage.”Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II welcomed Ambassador Reinhold and acknowledged the growing partnership between Samoa and Estonia, expressing appreciation for Estonia’s continued support and engagement.The Head of State conveyed his confidence in the Ambassador’s appointment which will further strengthen bilateral ties, noting that the relationship is reinforced by a shared commitment to multilateralism, particularly through the United Nations and other international forums.H.E. Mr. Reinhold holds a Master’s Degree in History and Political Science from Tartu University, Estonia and studied International Relations at Warsaw University, Poland. He joined the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2001, serving in various roles, including Third Secretary in the second Political Department and Second Secretary for Economic and EU Affairs at the Embassy in Lithuania. He was Director of the Business Diplomacy Division (2010–2011) and Consul General in Shanghai (2011–2014). He served as Ambassador to Kazakhstan, accredited to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan (2014–2016), Ambassador at Large for the EU Eastern Partnership (2016–2019), and Ambassador to the UAE (2019), with additional accreditation to Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, and as Permanent Representative to IRENA. He is currently Ambassador to Australia. Ambassador Reinhold is married to Krista Reinhold and has two adult children. He speaks Estonian, English, Russian, and German. The post Ambassador reaffirms Estonia’s commitment to deepening cooperation appeared first on Talamua Online.",
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Ae sa fautuaina ia molimau e leoleo, ina ia aga’i atu i le ofisa a leoleo mo le faia o a latou fa’amatalaga.Ina ua fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia le alii talavou na manu’a, sa ia faamatalaina e fa’apea, na i totonu o le fale tifaga ae alu atu sona tausoga laititi ma fai atu, o lo’o iai ni tamaiti o lo’o faatalitali mai ia te ia (le na a’afia) i fafo.Ma ina ua ia savali mai i fafo, sa togi o ia e Tasi Seui i se ma’a ma tau i lona muaulu, ma ia pa’u ai i lalo ma o iina na feosofi atu ai nisi tamaiti ma fasi o ia.Sa ta’ua e le alii na a’afia, na pau le mea sa ia manatua, o le tu’iina o lona manava e se tagata, a’o ta’atia i lalo ma le tatosoina solo o ia, a’o tatu’i lona tino e nisi.Ina ua uma lena, ae tago mai seisi i le taumafai e titina lona ua. Sa taumafai le uo teine a lea alii e u’una’i ese o ia, ae sa ia tago i le u’una’i i lalo lana uo teine. O iina na maua ai e le alii talavou na a’afia, ia le avanoa e tu’i ai le tagata sa taumafai e titina o ia, ae peitai, na ta mai e seisi lona ua, i se laupapa ma ia toe pa’u ai i lalo.Ma i le va’ai a le alii talavou na a’afia, e to’alima ni alii talavou o lo’o sauaina o ia. Ae na mafai ona fesoasoani atu nisi na iai i lena taimi, e taofiofi le fasiga o ia.O manu’a a le alii talavou na a’afia, na aofia ai le ma’osia o lona lima tauagavale, o lona papatua ma ona tuli, i le taimi na fetosoa’i solo ai o ia i luga o le sima. O lona muaulu na fula i le mea na tau ai le ma’a. O le itu tauagavale o lona ua na fula i le ta ina i se laupapa faapea ma le tele o isi ma’osia i isi vaega o lona tino ma foliga. Sa fa’atalanoaina foi e leoleo ia le uo teine a le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa ia ta’ua foi le tulaga e tasi na ta’ua e le alii talavou na a’afia, i le alu atu o le tausoga a le alii talavou na a’afia a’o la iai i totonu o le fale tifaga, ma fai atu, o lo’o iai ni tamaiti o lo’o faatali atu i fafo. Sa ta’ua e le tamaitai lona taumafai e taofiofi le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa ia savali mai lava i fafo.Na faamatala foi e le tamaitai le tau o le togi a Tasi Seui i le ulu o le alii talavou, ina ua o’o mai i fafo ma pa’u ai i lalo le na a’afia ma sa ia (tamaitai) e toso ese atu o ia. Ae peitai, na lolofi atu ni tamaiti ma toso mai le na a’afia i fafo ma amata on fasi ai o ia.Sa ta’ua foi e le tamaitai, lona taumafai e u’una’i ese ia tamaiti o lo’o sauaina le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa futi atu e se tasi lona ulu aga’i i tua. Na fa’amaonia e le tamaitai ia le tagata na ta ina le alii talavou na a’afia i le laupapa. Sa faapea foi ona fa’amanu’alia le tamaitai i le misa.O seisi foi sa fa’atalanoaina o se alii na taumafai e fesoasoani i le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa tu’i lona gutu e Seui. Ae tamo’e atu seisi alii ma u’una’i o ia i lalo. A’o ia taumafai e tu mai i luga, sa taofiofi o ia e le tina o alii e to’alua sa sauaina ia le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa faapea foi ona po ina o ia e lea tina, ma alu atu i le po le ulu o le alii talavou na a’afia ma tu i lona ulu.Na faapea foi ona tosoina e le auuso ia sa fasia ia le alii talavou na a’afia, ma tu’u lona ulu i lalo o le pa’u o se taavale ma faatonu le avetaavale e fa’aoso le pa’u i luga o lona ulu.Sa ta’ua foi e le alii lona lua lea na a’afia, le fai atu o le tua’a a le auuso lea sa sauaina le alii talavou na a’afia, e na te talepeina lona gutu pe a ia faia se mea i le ta’avale.O le vaveao o le aso 1 o Mati, 2025 na maua ai e leoleo ia faamatalaga i le nofoaga o iai le auuso lea na masalomia i le sauaina o le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa faapea ona agai atu iai leoleo ma feiloai ai ma o la matua.Na faapea ona malaga faatasi mai leoleo ma le auuso lea, ma o la matua, i le ofisa a leoleo mo le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega o lenei mataupu.O iina na fa’amaonia ai e se tasi o le auuso, o Tasi Seui sa togia le ulu o le alii talavou na a’afia, ae o latou na fasia o ia. Sa ia ta’ua foi lona tu’ia fa’afa pe fa’atolu, o le alii talavou na a’afia, ae e le’i oso atu lana uo teine e taumafai e fa’asao mai o ia. Ona ia alu lea i le nofo mai i le taavale ma matamata mai ai, a’o fasi ma fetosoa’i solo ia le alii talavou na a’afia.Sa ia fa’amaonia ai foi le fa’aaogaina e se tasi o alii, o se laupapa e ta ai le alii talavou na a’afia. Ae na ia toe fo’i i le latou fale ina ua taunu’u atu lona tua’a.I le faamatalaga a le uso matua, sa ia fa’amaonia ai tagata uma na auai i le fasiga o le alii talavou na a’afia ae na pau lana gaioiga sa fai, o le fetosoa’i solo o le alii talavou ma tu’i o ia aga’i i le sima.Na faapea loa ona aveina atu lenei auuso i le falepuipui mo fanau talavou e faatalitali ai lo la iloiloga i luma o le fa’amasinoga fa’aleitumalo.O lo’o ta’ua i totonu o fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga le fa’aauauina ona tau saili e leoleo o isi na auai i lenei sauaga. Ae o Tasi Seui lea na fa’afia ona ta’ua i totonu o lenei mataupu, sa faapea ona molia i le fa’ao’olima i lona tulga e lua ma le fa’atupu vevesi i nofoaga faitele.O le moliaga o le fa’ao’olima, o se vaega ‘D’ i solitulafono mamafa ma e mafa ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui mo le le silia ma le lima tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $5000; po o faasalaga uma e lua. O le moliaga o le faatupu vevesi, o se vaega ‘B’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui mo le ono masina, po o se sala tupe e $500; po o faasalaga uma e lua.E $5,000 se vaegatupe na fa’atulagaina e mafai ona tatalaina ai le na molia, e faatalitali ai lona faamasinoga.Section: Le LaliView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA O le aso 28 o Fepuari, 2025, na valaau atu ai se tagata i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, e ripotia se misa i luma o le fale tifaga, lea na lavea ai se tamaititi, ina ua fasi e ni tagata e silia ma le to’avalu. E ui ina sa sola le sa molia i lenei fa’alavelave, ae peitai, na mafai ona toe pu’eina o ia i se taimi mulimuli ane. Ina ua taunu’u leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave, sa va’aia le to’atele o tagata o faatumulia ai luma o le fale tifaga ma sa taumafai leoleo e saili po o ai na a’afia i le faalavelave. Sa mafai ona talanoa leoleo ma le tagata na valaau i le ofisa a leoleo ma ia fa’amatalaina ai i leoleo le fasi to’atele e ni tagata o se alii talavou. Ma sa faapea ona aveina atu le alii talavou na manu’a i le ofisa a leoleo, e fa’atalitali ai le EMS. Ae sa fautuaina ia molimau e leoleo, ina ia aga’i atu i le ofisa a leoleo mo le faia o a latou fa’amatalaga. Ina ua fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia le alii talavou na manu’a, sa ia faamatalaina e fa’apea, na i totonu o le fale tifaga ae alu atu sona tausoga laititi ma fai atu, o lo’o iai ni tamaiti o lo’o faatalitali mai ia te ia (le na a’afia) i fafo. Ma ina ua ia savali mai i fafo, sa togi o ia e Tasi Seui i se ma’a ma tau i lona muaulu, ma ia pa’u ai i lalo ma o iina na feosofi atu ai nisi tamaiti ma fasi o ia. Sa ta’ua e le alii na a’afia, na pau le mea sa ia manatua, o le tu’iina o lona manava e se tagata, a’o ta’atia i lalo ma le tatosoina solo o ia, a’o tatu’i lona tino e nisi. Ina ua uma lena, ae tago mai seisi i le taumafai e titina lona ua. Sa taumafai le uo teine a lea alii e u’una’i ese o ia, ae sa ia tago i le u’una’i i lalo lana uo teine. O iina na maua ai e le alii talavou na a’afia, ia le avanoa e tu’i ai le tagata sa taumafai e titina o ia, ae peitai, na ta mai e seisi lona ua, i se laupapa ma ia toe pa’u ai i lalo. Ma i le va’ai a le alii talavou na a’afia, e to’alima ni alii talavou o lo’o sauaina o ia. Ae na mafai ona fesoasoani atu nisi na iai i lena taimi, e taofiofi le fasiga o ia. O manu’a a le alii talavou na a’afia, na aofia ai le ma’osia o lona lima tauagavale, o lona papatua ma ona tuli, i le taimi na fetosoa’i solo ai o ia i luga o le sima. O lona muaulu na fula i le mea na tau ai le ma’a. O le itu tauagavale o lona ua na fula i le ta ina i se laupapa faapea ma le tele o isi ma’osia i isi vaega o lona tino ma foliga. Sa fa’atalanoaina foi e leoleo ia le uo teine a le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa ia ta’ua foi le tulaga e tasi na ta’ua e le alii talavou na a’afia, i le alu atu o le tausoga a le alii talavou na a’afia a’o la iai i totonu o le fale tifaga, ma fai atu, o lo’o iai ni tamaiti o lo’o faatali atu i fafo. Sa ta’ua e le tamaitai lona taumafai e taofiofi le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa ia savali mai lava i fafo. Na faamatala foi e le tamaitai le tau o le togi a Tasi Seui i le ulu o le alii talavou, ina ua o’o mai i fafo ma pa’u ai i lalo le na a’afia ma sa ia (tamaitai) e toso ese atu o ia. Ae peitai, na lolofi atu ni tamaiti ma toso mai le na a’afia i fafo ma amata on fasi ai o ia. Sa ta’ua foi e le tamaitai, lona taumafai e u’una’i ese ia tamaiti o lo’o sauaina le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa futi atu e se tasi lona ulu aga’i i tua. Na fa’amaonia e le tamaitai ia le tagata na ta ina le alii talavou na a’afia i le laupapa. Sa faapea foi ona fa’amanu’alia le tamaitai i le misa. O seisi foi sa fa’atalanoaina o se alii na taumafai e fesoasoani i le alii talavou na a’afia, ae peitai, sa tu’i lona gutu e Seui. Ae tamo’e atu seisi alii ma u’una’i o ia i lalo. A’o ia taumafai e tu mai i luga, sa taofiofi o ia e le tina o alii e to’alua sa sauaina ia le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa faapea foi ona po ina o ia e lea tina, ma alu atu i le po le ulu o le alii talavou na a’afia ma tu i lona ulu. Na faapea foi ona tosoina e le auuso ia sa fasia ia le alii talavou na a’afia, ma tu’u lona ulu i lalo o le pa’u o se taavale ma faatonu le avetaavale e fa’aoso le pa’u i luga o lona ulu. Sa ta’ua foi e le alii lona lua lea na a’afia, le fai atu o le tua’a a le auuso lea sa sauaina le alii talavou na a’afia, e na te talepeina lona gutu pe a ia faia se mea i le ta’avale. O le vaveao o le aso 1 o Mati, 2025 na maua ai e leoleo ia faamatalaga i le nofoaga o iai le auuso lea na masalomia i le sauaina o le alii talavou na a’afia ma sa faapea ona agai atu iai leoleo ma feiloai ai ma o la matua. Na faapea ona malaga faatasi mai leoleo ma le auuso lea, ma o la matua, i le ofisa a leoleo mo le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega o lenei mataupu. O iina na fa’amaonia ai e se tasi o le auuso, o Tasi Seui sa togia le ulu o le alii talavou na a’afia, ae o latou na fasia o ia. Sa ia ta’ua foi lona tu’ia fa’afa pe fa’atolu, o le alii talavou na a’afia, ae e le’i oso atu lana uo teine e taumafai e fa’asao mai o ia. Ona ia alu lea i le nofo mai i le taavale ma matamata mai ai, a’o fasi ma fetosoa’i solo ia le alii talavou na a’afia. Sa ia fa’amaonia ai foi le fa’aaogaina e se tasi o alii, o se laupapa e ta ai le alii talavou na a’afia. Ae na ia toe fo’i i le latou fale ina ua taunu’u atu lona tua’a. I le faamatalaga a le uso matua, sa ia fa’amaonia ai tagata uma na auai i le fasiga o le alii talavou na a’afia ae na pau lana gaioiga sa fai, o le fetosoa’i solo o le alii talavou ma tu’i o ia aga’i i le sima. Na faapea loa ona aveina atu lenei auuso i le falepuipui mo fanau talavou e faatalitali ai lo la iloiloga i luma o le fa’amasinoga fa’aleitumalo. O lo’o ta’ua i totonu o fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga le fa’aauauina ona tau saili e leoleo o isi na auai i lenei sauaga. Ae o Tasi Seui lea na fa’afia ona ta’ua i totonu o lenei mataupu, sa faapea ona molia i le fa’ao’olima i lona tulga e lua ma le fa’atupu vevesi i nofoaga faitele. O le moliaga o le fa’ao’olima, o se vaega ‘D’ i solitulafono mamafa ma e mafa ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui mo le le silia ma le lima tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $5000; po o faasalaga uma e lua. O le moliaga o le faatupu vevesi, o se vaega ‘B’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui mo le ono masina, po o se sala tupe e $500; po o faasalaga uma e lua. E $5,000 se vaegatupe na fa’atulagaina e mafai ona tatalaina ai le na molia, e faatalitali ai lona faamasinoga.",
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