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05/10/2026

Your TOA SAMOA Squad for the Rugby League World Cup 2026!

05/10/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍 “𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐑” 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄

I have been made aware of historical video footage reported in the media relating to a private family gathering in Savai’i in 2007.

The footage shows me using the words “Heil Hitler” and participating in a gesture associated with N**i Germany in a private family gathering - not intended for the public. Whatever the context or intention at that gathering twenty years ago,

I recognise that those words and gesture were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt and I apologise for using them.

I reject N**ism, antisemitism, racism and all forms of political extremism. They do not reflect my personal beliefs, nor the values of the Government or people of Samoa as in the public record of statements I made since becoming Prime Minister.

Samoa is a constitutional democracy founded upon respect for human dignity, the rule of law, Parliament, our courts, our traditional institutions and freedom of expression. My government remains committed to those principles.

In June this year, we celebrated and honoured our national heroes and leaders who fought and died for our country’s independence from colonial rule. We continue to celebrate the strength of our culture that identify and unite us as a people and as a sovereign and independent nation.

I respect that those of us who hold public office, and where criticism is justified, we must be prepared to listen and take responsibility.

Our country faces important economic and social challenges. My responsibility as Prime Minister is to continue the work already laid out to strengthen our economy, creating opportunities for our people and serving all of Samoa.

I consider this matter addressed as I remain focused on the huge responsibilities ahead of us all.

** 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 **

05/10/2026

Pacific leaders, athletes, and community champions have been formally recognised for their outstanding contributions. Read more:

From keeping Pacific languages alive to growing rugby and supporting families, seven recipients have now been recognised for decades of service to their communities.

05/10/2026

- 'HOLDING THE VA' | FULISIA ASALEMO TOFETE - ASO GAFUA 5 OKETOPA 2026

A new original Pasefika spoken word theatre work is making its premiere at the Melbourne Fringe Festival this October.

Holding the Vā brings together spoken word, storytelling, humour, music and ensemble performance to explore Samoan identity, family, masculinity, migration, grief, belonging and the experience of carrying culture across generations and oceans.

We’re joined by award-winning Samoan multidisciplinary artist, writer and director Fulisia Asalemo Tofete (Luatuanu’u / Lona i Fagaloa) to talanoa about the inspiration behind Holding the Vā, his journey as a Pasefika artist in Aotearoa and Australia, and bringing the work to the Melbourne Fringe stage.

🎭 Holding the VĀ
📅 14–18 October 2026
📍 Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray, Melbourne

Tickets available here - https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/holding-the-va

04/10/2026

Pacific pride on full display! 🌟 The Roosters win the NRL double with standout performances from their Pacific stars. Read more:

Mark Nawaqanitawase scores twice as the Roosters men edge Newcastle 19-18 while the women finish an unbeaten NRLW season with their third premiership.

04/10/2026

NRL Champions 2026 🏆

04/10/2026

FONOTAALO - ETI FUIMAONO Mc CARTHY

04/10/2026

O LAU PALOTA 2026 EP. 1 - ASO SA 4 OKETOPA 2026

O se polokalame e faasauni ai le aga atu i le faiga palota malo o Niu Sila, Aso To'onai, Aso 7
o Novema 2026.

Ua e sauni, mo le faatinoina o lou sao?
O a ni vaega o e tapena i ai?
O a ni mea o faataua i lau Palota?

Malo Fa'aaloalogia o le Polokalame:

Afioga Afamasaga Asemaga Taele Pavihi
- Taitaifono Fonofaufautua Dunedin
- Taitaifono FAGASA Flafaaea, Dunedin
- Susuga i le A’oa’o

Susuga Rev Deacon Sanele Pouleuligaga
- Faafeagaiga St Anns Parish Manurewa Aukilani
- Komisi -Justice ale Catholic Church

04/10/2026

TAPUAIGA AFIAFI SAMOA - ASO SA 4 OKETOPA 2026

Rev. Deacon Sanele Poluleuligaga
St. Annes Catholic Church, Manurewa

04/10/2026

This week we celebrate Macawa ni Vosa vakaViti 🇹🇻

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