His next destination, though – the island of Samoa, ... ‘The church services are not to be missed’: What the King and Queen can expect from Samoa. Story by Anna Selby • 5mo.

The South Pacific island nation of Samoa will hold a snap election on Aug. 29 after Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa’s government collapsed following a budget defeat.

This APIA Heritage Month comes as a bittersweet moment. Exercising the right to vote and engaging in our democracy preserves the right to celebrate our culture.

He was ordained priest on Dec. 3, 1994, at Saint John Bosco Church, Sinamoga–Apia, Samoa. As a religious of the Salesians of Don Bosco, his priestly ministry included being an educator, ...

But she also donates regularly to her church, in her home village outside Apia. Lagi, a mother of 12 working in Australia. Lagi sends money back from Australia to her church in Samoa.

[1/7] Britain's Queen Camilla and King Charles attend an Ava Ceremony in the Church Hall, in Apia, Samoa October 24, 2024. Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab.

The Independent State of Samoa is made up of nine volcanic islands, two of which - Savai'i and Upolu - make up more than 99% of the land. It was governed by New Zealand until its people voted for ...

Britain's King Charles, right, and Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, left, talk during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, Oct ...

Samoa’s Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa addresses the final press conference at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

APIA, Samoa — Commonwealth countries adopted Saturday their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa as calls from some of ...

Apia itself is not exactly a metropolis – the population is around 35,000 – but the King and Queen Camilla will no doubt enjoy the profound peace of being based on the south coast of Samoa’s ...