Small arrows, birds and stars adorn the tops of the soldier’s hands and fingers. Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her nail beds, the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of ...

New research offers scientific evidence on the healing properties of a common plant used in Samoan traditional medicine. Beyond superstition: The matalafi plant, which has been used for generations in ...

The leaves of the Psychotria insularum plant, known in Samoa as matalafi, have been used to treat inflammation for generations. In a new study published in the journal PNAS, researchers tested ...

When Abbey Tufue-Wood started planning her wedding, she had more on her to-do list than to choose flowers and cakes. She was also needed to learn how to dance. But not just any dance, a Siva. “Doing ...

The Samoan Juniors Rugby program also teaches young rugby players (boys and girls) aspects of Samoan culture and language.

Three bills which fundamentally change Samoa’s constitution are nearing their final reading in the country’s parliament. Critics, including the Samoa Law Society and members of the judiciary, assert ...

King Charles got into the island vibes in the Pacific as he started his first full day in Samoa! Charles, 75, wore a white bush jacket trimmed with embroidery by the Samoan School of Fine Art as he ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla were honored with a special Samoan ceremony to welcome the royals on Thursday, as they ...

Rose Mitchell, Jason Savea, Lesa Tagaloa and Annie Seuseu pose for a picture on Dec. 12, 2022, at the Samoan Community Development Center. (Photo by David Mamaril Horowitz) Sign up below to get ...