Samoa is poised to experience a tourism boom as it hosts the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2024. This event presents a unique opportunity to elevate the nation’s profile, boost its tourism industry, and drive economic growth. Discover how Samoa is leveraging this landmark event to create a sustainable future for its people and economy.
King Charles will undertake a busy royal tour of Australia and Samoa in October, despite receiving cancer treatment. The tour will mark his first official visit to a Realm since becoming monarch and his first CHOGM as Head of the Commonwealth. Despite advice to slow down, the King is dedicated to his duties and finds his work beneficial for his mental health.
A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, Manawanui, ran aground and sank off the coast of Samoa on Sunday. All 75 crew and passengers were rescued, but an oil spill is highly probable, prompting environmental concerns. The incident is under investigation.
Darius Visser, a wicketkeeper-batsman for Samoa, smashed 39 runs in a single over during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional East Asia-Pacific Qualifier A match, surpassing the 36-run record previously held by Yuvraj Singh. Visser hit six sixes in the over, which included three no-balls from Vanuatu seamer Nalin Nipiko. His innings also eclipsed recent 36-run over records by Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, and Dipendra Singh Airee.
