Tag: Samoa
Strong earthquake rocks Tonga, no tsunami warning issued
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2019Strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked Tonga today. Samoa and Wallis and Futuna were also affected. No tsunami warning was issued ... Read More
FestPac 2020: Arts and Culture never shown in Hawaii with Guam taking a key role
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019Many tourists visiting Hawaii from June 10-21 do not know, that the biggest arts and the cultureal festival is hosted ... Read More
Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa supports ambitious tree planting goal for Samoa
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019As part of Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa’s ever-evolving efforts to ensure a healthier and greener earth, the team is ... Read More
Samoa cancels Open Sky Agreement with USA
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 15, 2019The Samoa Government has canceled a multi-nation open skies agreement which will be effective from July. The US Department of Transportation has ... Read More
Tulsi Gabbard US President in 2020? She told CNN but not her father
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 12, 2019His daughter Tulsi Gabbard is running for president in 2020. Hawaii Senator Mike Gabbard is currently attending the Farm Bureau convention ... Read More
American Samoa Talofa Airways ready to add Manu Island
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 28, 2018American Samoa's Talofa Airways is planning to add Manu' island to their network. This is possible after a second aircraft ... Read More
Tsunami Warning issued for New Caledonia and Vanuatu
Juergen T Steinmetz- November 19, 2017A Pacific Tsunami warning in effect for New Caledonia and Vanutu after a 7.0 earthquake earlier. More information pasted below: ... Read More
Authentic Polynesia with three kings ruling a French territory on the Blue Continent
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 29, 2016eTN this week attended FESTPAC hosted on the U.S. West Pacific island of Guam. It's a festival of cultures and ... Read More
FESTPAC Opening: Guam becomes the center of the Blue Continent
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2016The stadium was full. Thousands of spectators unable to get into the Guam stadium today watched the FESTPAC opening ceremony ... Read More
Guam Tourism with FestPac puts the Blue Continent in the global spotlight
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2016The blue continent is in the spotlight of the world today, and the center is the American island of Guam. ... Read More
Cyclone Evan and tourism in Samoa and Fiji
editor- December 28, 2012(eTN) - The month of December is the high point of the traditional cyclone and storm season for the islands ... Read More
Conservation groups applaud Pacific islands ocean partnership agreement
editor- September 7, 2012HONOLULU, Hawaii - Hawaii Governor Abercrombie announced today the signing of the US Pacific Islands Regional Ocean Partnership (PROP) agreement, ... Read More
Guam’s indigenous people commemorate the lunar New Year
editor- January 12, 2012TUMON, Guam - On January 22, 2012, hundreds will gather to celebrate the release of the 2012 Chamorro Lunar Calendar. Read More
After the waves
editor- April 6, 2011LALOMANU BEACH, Samoa - One early morning less than two years ago, Sili Apelu had no clue that in a ... Read More
PATA names 2011 Face of the Future winner
editor- March 9, 2011BANGKOK, Thailand - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce that Tavalea Nilon of Samoa is the ... Read More
Samoa launches tourism campaign in New Zealand and Australia
editor- October 30, 2009WELLINGTON - Samoa has launched new campaigns in New Zealand and Australia to attract tourists back after last month's tsunami. Read More
Samoa pleads for tourists’ return
editor- October 28, 2009The Samoa government is pleading with Kiwi tourists not to cross it off as a holiday destination. Read More
Makeshift Samoa bar bids for tourist return
editor- October 12, 2009Nearly a fortnight after a tsunami left more than 140 people dead and wrecked homes and businesses in Samoa, the ... Read More
Samoa tourism update
editor- October 9, 2009Samoa's Tourism Industry is making a sure and steady recovery despite the effect of the tsunami that struck Samoa on ... Read More
Samoan Tourism Authority announces closing of 18 hotels
editor- October 8, 2009After the earthquake and tsunami that destroyed much of Samoa last week, The Samoan Tourism Authority has now published a ... Read More
Post-tsunami update from government of Samoa
editor- October 7, 2009The government of Samoa is continuing to provide primary health care, food, water, and basic household items to those evacuated ... Read More
John Key: Quick-thinking Samoan staff saved lives of dozens of tourists
editor- October 6, 2009Quick-thinking Samoan staff helped save the lives of dozens of tourists when the tsunami hit, New Zealand Prime Minister John ... Read More
Samoa fears “second tsunami” of vacation cancellations
editor- October 5, 2009APIA, Samoa — Samoa's tourism industry said it fears a "second tsunami" of vacation cancellations after deadly earthquake-triggered waves wiped ... Read More
Foreign Office advises UK tourists to steer clear of Samoa
editor- October 1, 2009The Foreign and Commonwealth Office website has been amended today to advise against all but essential travel to Samoa until ... Read More
Deadly quake rocks Samoa, triggers killer tsunami
editor- September 30, 2009The earthquake that rocked Samoa at 0648 local time measured 8.3-magnitude on the Richter scale and subsequently generated a killer ... Read More
Samoan airline suspends operations
editor- September 23, 2009WELLINGTON - The Samoan airline, South Pacific Express, or SPEX, has suspended flight operations. Read More
Fight over driving side switch brewing in Samoa
editor- August 30, 2009APIA – The small Pacific island country of Samoa is suffering a case of national road rage over government plans ... Read More
Many Australians and New Zealanders no longer want to visit Fiji
editor- July 27, 2009Australian tourists are picking lesser-known Pacific islands for their tropical winter breaks to avoid the political instability in military-led Fiji, ... Read More
Health alert as dengue fever rages in Pacific
editor- October 28, 2008Dengue fever is scorching through the Pacific Islands, with Fiji reporting nearly 2000 cases and American Samoa reporting a year's ... Read More
