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Measina Treasures of Samoa have just created our own YouTube Channel. We have started with a series of product reviews called Fai Mai Tyla. Find out what Tyla has to say about Saili Beautiful Skin Body Butter in our first episode.  

In 1918 Samoa was under the administration of the New Zealand Government. That year an island trader, the Talune, arrived in Samoa carrying passengers with a very infectious strain of influenza. These passengers infected many Samoans which resulted in 8500 deaths, 22% of the population at the time. Today, 100 years on, Samoa is an Independent Country. We have more than quadrupled in population. We have access to landlines, internet, mobile phones, atms, internet banking, visa debit cards, private and public education as well as hospitals. We have come so far in the last century. As we near to another new year...

There are so many things that you can do and places to visit in Samoa. It can often become overwhelming. Here is a list of 5 things to do in Samoa to help you cut the list down a little. 1. Namua Island My son and I loved this place!  The customer service officer was lovely.  She was well mannered and able to give me all the information that I needed as well as take the booking.  When we arrived the boat was ready to leave.  The boat driver (? I think there is a term for this I just...

Our last blog we shared 5 of our favourite Samoan Actors.  We all know that it is not just the men who slay on the stage.  Samoan women are fiercely talented and we are so proud to share 5 of our favourite Samoan Actresses with you all today! Frankie Adams (Photo Credit: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4213877/) Frankie Adams was born in Samoa and moved to New Zealand when she was still young. Her first role came at age 16 as Ula on Shortland Street.  She has since worked on the Australian series Wentworth and starred in the full length movie One Thousand Ropes. ...