Half of Western Samoa's foodstuffs were gone: banana, breadfruit and cocoa trees, all flattened by a 100-m.p.h. hurricane. It was the worst since 1889, when another keening, killing wind sank ...

Western Samoa * is the first independent Polynesian state, the world’s newest nation, and one of the few to achieve independence amid total serenity. Into the capital of Apia ...

NEW ZEALAND'S governance of Western Samoa has been fraught with increasing difficulty and disillusionment. The capture of the islands in 1914 appeared to be a long-deferred fulfilment of the dreams of ...

In 1810, American settlers in West Florida rebelled and declared independence from Spain. The U.S. government, meanwhile, claimed that part of West Florida was included in the Louisiana Purchase ...

Western Samoa was the opening game and Wales' defeat is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. Clement insists Wales did not take them lightly.

Get accurate hourly forecasts for today, tonight, and tomorrow, along with 10-day daily forecasts and weather radar for Iliʻili, Western-District, American-Samoa with MSN Weather. Stay updated on ...

Known as Western Samoa until 1997, this Polynesian country of 195,000 citizens has 12 islands, only four of which are inhabited. The South Pacific archipelago is characterized by clear waters, ...

According to the Honolulu-­based Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, better known as Wespac, which oversees fisheries in Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific island territories, American ...

1962 - Western Samoa becomes independent, the first Pacific island nation to do so. 1970 - Western Samoa joins the Commonwealth. 1997 - Country changes its name from Western Samoa to Samoa.

For the second year in a row, youth from the Keaukaha Canoe Club are anticipating an international trip of a lifetime. After competing at states, a Junior 16 V6 girls crew and Junior 16 V6 boys ...