Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Learn how to make the traditional Samoan pineapple drink known as Vai Fala using a simple fork method for the best texture ...

The Psychotria insularum plant, or matalafi in Samoan, has long been used in traditional medicine. A new study found it is as effective as ibuprofen in lowering inflammation, and could even have other ...

Researchers say leaves of the matalafi plant could also potentially be used to treat cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases Leaves from a plant which can be found “in back yards across Samoa” ...

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“There are not that many Pasifika women in science”, said Molimau-Samasoni, senior research director at the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (SROS). “So to be two Pasifika women conducting ...