All articles tagged with #samoa
Originally Published 17 days ago — by Live Science
A rare sighting of the critically endangered manumea, a dodo relative, in Samoa offers hope for its survival, with conservation efforts focusing on habitat protection, invasive species control, and potential breeding programs, amid threats from feral cats and rats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
In 2019, Samoa experienced a devastating measles outbreak that resulted in 83 deaths and over 1,800 hospitalizations, primarily affecting young children. The outbreak was exacerbated by low vaccination rates due to a prior medical error, government mismanagement, and anti-vaccine sentiment, partly fueled by Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s visit and misinformation campaign. The incident highlighted the dangers of vaccine misinformation and the critical need for effective public health communication and vaccination programs.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The News International
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Australia and Samoa in the fall, excluding New Zealand from their itinerary. The visit, delayed due to the King's cancer diagnosis, coincides with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Further details will be announced soon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
King Charles III will visit Australia and Samoa in October, marking his first trip to a Commonwealth realm since ascending the throne and a significant step in his recovery from cancer. The visit aims to bolster support for the monarchy but comes amid ongoing debates about Australia's ties to the British monarchy. The trip will include limited engagements in Australia and a formal state visit to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Australia and Samoa in October for a Commonwealth heads of government meeting, marking the king's first international trip since his cancer diagnosis in February. The visit will include engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, and will celebrate the strong bilateral relationship between Samoa and the U.K. King Charles resumed public duties in April after treatment for an enlarged prostate, and his daughter-in-law, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is also undergoing cancer treatment.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Australia and Samoa in October as part of an autumn tour, marking Charles' first trip to a Commonwealth realm since becoming monarch. The visit includes attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. The tour will be limited to these two countries due to health advice, and further details will be announced later.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Australia and Samoa in October, marking the King's first overseas tour since his cancer diagnosis. They will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa and carry out engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. The visit to New Zealand has been excluded on medical advice. This will be the King's first visit to Australia as Monarch.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard, the 78-year-old aunt of former Hawaiian Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, was allegedly murdered by her protégé, Papalii Sia Figiel, in Samoa. Sinavaiana-Gabbard, a retired University of Hawaii professor and the first Samoan scholar to become a full professor at a U.S. university, was found dead after being stabbed and beaten with a hammer. Figiel has been charged with murder, and the motive remains unclear.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Dr. Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard, the aunt of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, was brutally murdered by her protege, award-winning playwright Papalii Sia Figiel, in Samoa. Sinaviana-Gabbard was found dead with multiple stab wounds and blunt force trauma from a hammer. Figiel, who initially faced manslaughter charges, had them upgraded to murder following an investigation. She is currently under suicide watch and is expected to appear in court on June 10.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Prominent Samoan author Papalii Sia Figiel has been charged with the murder of Caroline Sinaviana-Gabbard, the aunt of former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Sinaviana-Gabbard, a retired University of Hawaii professor, was stabbed and beaten with a hammer at Figiel's home in Samoa. The two women were colleagues and friends, and the motive for the argument that led to the incident remains unclear.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by FOX 13 News Utah
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga, with a depth of 210.1 km. The earthquake was centered about 59 miles west-northwest from Hihifo, Tonga and 225 miles from Samoa. In January, an earthquake, tsunami and volcano eruption rattled the area, resulting in the deaths of three people.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New Zealand Herald
All schools in Samoa have been ordered to close for at least a week due to a flu outbreak that has infected hundreds of children. The number of confirmed cases of flu has now reached more than 2400, with the majority being young children. Neighbouring American Samoa is also dealing with a health emergency - a measles outbreak. From Monday, anyone travelling from American Samoa to Samoa must be vaccinated against the highly contagious disease and show proof of vaccination.