Samoa government history books

The very earliest history of samoa concerns a political center in the easternmost samoan islands of manua, under the rule of the tui manua. Literacy services the american samoa government promotes literacy through programming for all ages. A short history of western samoa by malama meleisea et al. Culture of samoa history, people, clothing, traditions. Jun 20, 2007 infoplease has everything you need to know about samoa. Traditional authority and colonial administration in the modern history of western samoa. Research tips american samoa historic preservation office. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The distinction was necessitated by the partitioning of the archipelago. Stretching over 1,682 sq km 649 sq mi, savaii is one of the largest landmasses in polynesia.

It is important that the public is informed on how their funds have been spent and what public good was generated from these. Find contact information and major state agencies and offices for the government of american samoa. Samoa had been known simply as samoa in the united nations since joining the organization in 1976. Check out our country profile, full of essential information about samoa s geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. Woven through it all are tales of love and death, political intrigue, traditions and customs and the hope of a. Suva, 1987 institute of pacific studies, university of the south pacific.

Under it, the cabinet, comprising thirteen ministers including the prime minister as chairperson, is the central decisionmaking authority of the executive government. Edited by malama meleisea and penny schoeffel meleisea, lagaga covers samoan history from early polynesian arrival through the missionary era, independence in 1962 and the first two decades of the state of western samoa. Guided by the stars, the polynesian ancestors made their way across the pacific in oceanfaring canoes thousands of years ago. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the influences of european settlers, the churches, german and nz colonialism and the background to western samoa s independence. The constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government. American samoa information providing interactive telephone number lookup and general information. The samoan government in the 19th century contributors. The capital, pago pago, was a strategic naval base for the u. Welcome to samoa, the beautiful treasured islands of the south pacific. The national government of the independent state of samoa is made up of three branches. The samoan islands were first settled some 3,500 years ago as part of the austronesian. Welcome to samoa pacific island holiday official guide. Samoan mythology and legends say they descended from the gods and heavens to inhabit these islands.

Check out our country profile, full of essential information about samoas geography, history, government, economy, population, culture, religion and languages. This website fulfills one of our objectives to be transparent by providing information on the work the american samoa government is doing for the people of american samoa. The government of samoa recognizes the central role of education, sports and culture in its vision for the social and economic development of samoa. Malama meleisea penelope schoeffel meleisea gatoloai peseta s. Legal entities set up to undertake commercial activities on behalf of the government. Existing alongside the countrys western styled political system is the faamatai chiefly system of sociopolitical governance and organisation, central to understanding samoa s political system. History buffs, visit the historic preservation office and pick up guides to the territorys us naval history and visit gun placements at blunts and breakers point that protected pago pago harbor entrance during world war ii. The head of state, who is chosen from among the royal families, is elected by the legislature for a fiveyear term, with no term limits. Parliamentary duties in samoa are executed by the legislative assembly which convenes in apia. A chronology of key events in the history of samoa.

Sponsored by the samoa historical and cultural trust, siamani i samoa. Until 1997, the western islands were known as western samoa or samoa i sisifo to distinguish them from the nearby group known as american samoa or amerika samoa. Government of samoa samoa airport authority in the history. Oral tradition holds that the samoan archipelago was created by the god tagaloa at the beginning of history. This book details how governance programs have affected some local. The astronaut crews of apollo 10, 12, 14, and 17 were retrieved a few hundred miles from pago pago and transported by helicopter to the airport prior to being flown to honolulu on c141 starlifter military aircraft. Jan 23, 2018 a chronology of key events in the history of samoa. The mountainous island is a shield volcano that reaches its highest altitude, 1,858 m 6,095 ft, near the center of the island. Moreover, the united states has not provided an organic charter act setting forth a system of government.

Justin maga, territorial librarian, feleti barstow public library, american samoa. If thats not enough, click over to our collection of world maps and flags. The term fono means meetings or councils in samoan and polynesian languages. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the. The very earliest history of samoa concerns a political center in the easternmost samoan islands of. Government authorities with mandates derived directly from the constitution of samoa. This short history is written for the general reader and for senior high school and university students seeking an overview of samoan history. Using culture as a category to process people and dispense services. Samoa gained its independence from new zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the commonwealth. An extraordinary, scholarly and richly illustrated work that traces samoan. The samoan islands were first settled some 3,500 years ago as part of the austronesian expansion.

As a critical reinterpretation of the literature on western samoa, drawing on oral sources and material from the archives of the land and titles court of western samoa, the book provides important new insights into precolonial regimes, racial issues and the contemporary political problems of the independent state of western samoa. Locations of pacific ocean splashdowns of american spacecraft. Australia oceania samoa the world factbook central. The prewestern history of eastern samoa now american samoa is inextricably bound with the history of western samoa now independent samoa. Early literacy programs, offered twice a week, engage parents and caregivers with children aged 04 by supporting prereading skills. Heritage and a long standing system of entitlement connected the tui tonga with both western and eastern samoa. Politics of samoa takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic state whereby the prime minister of samoa is the head of government. If you just want to get away, pack a few books and switch off the cell phone. Past to now socialists invade auckland queen st 1932 1800s retreat of new zealand government h. New zealand wars samoa history timeline 17221920s treaty of waitangi discussion 1840 am. Books to read samoa blog pacific island holiday guide. The legislative branch is parliament, comprised of the head of state and the legislative assembly. At the western end of the samoan island chain lies savaii. Watson, r m, history of samoa wellington, 1918 meleisea, malama.

American samoa institute of museum and library services. Prime minister the head of state appoints the prime minister, being a member of parliament who has the confidence of a majority in the parliament. Samoan islands history, polynesia history, books barnes. Aug 01, 2017 legislative branch of the government of samoa. Apia, samoa tuesday 21 april 2020 the legislative assembly of samoa in responding to the covid19 pandemic, has risen to the challenge by quickly adapting the way it is conducting its business and moving part of its work online with support from the united nations development programme undp. Samoa is one of the most majestic journeys you will ever embark on. Samoan culture is undoubtedly central to polynesian life, and its styles of music, dance, and visual art have gained renown throughout the. Mar 20, 2020 samoa, country in the central south pacific ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of polynesia.

Military history of american samoa military wiki fandom. The tui tonga oversaw the tonga islands in conjunction with western samoan governing systems. Samoa, a constitutional monarchy, is governed under the constitution of 1962 as amended. American samoa and pago pago international airport had historic significance with the apollo program. There are 15 government ministries in total, headed by cabinet ministers and the prime minister. Because american samoa is an unincorporated, unorganized territory of the united states, not all provisions of the u. Cabinet of ministers 812 ministers appointed by the head of state on the advice of the prime minister, responsible to parliament. Samoa, country in the central south pacific ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of polynesia according to legend, samoa is known as the cradle of polynesia because savaii island is said to be hawaiki, the polynesian homeland. Eight years of trouble in samoa is an 1892 historical. A psychological study of primitive youth for western civilisation by margaret mead, under the wi. The tui manua is one of the oldest samoan titles in samoa. Samoa history timeline 1700 to 1940s the manaia blogwriter. The samoa airport authority saa has made history as the first airport in the.

Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. In july 1997 the constitution was amended to change the countrys name from western samoa to samoa. Traditional authority and colonial administration in the history of. Such a beautiful and gripping account of the history of samoa, it eloquently captures the essence of tradition and change in our rich culture from varying and seemingly conflicting points of perspective. Infoplease has everything you need to know about samoa. The library houses a samoan collection of materials that includes pacific journals.

This book traces the clash between samoan and western notions of government. The head of government is the prime minister, appointed by the head of state with the approval of the legislators. Traditional oral literature of samoa and manua talks of a widespread polynesian network or confederacy or empire that was prehistorically. Apr 20, 2020 american samoa, unincorporated territory of the united states consisting of the eastern part of the samoan archipelago, located in the southcentral pacific ocean. In the cook islands to the east, the tradition is that karika, or tui manua alia, came to the cook islands from manua. History of samoa samoa has a long and fascinating history spanning more than 3,000 years. The american samoa government asg office of archives and records.

Laws are enacted when bills are passed by the legislative assembly, assented to by the head of state and published in the samoa gazette official government. Sib the maio of malietoa 18301848 the history of samoa in the 19th century is very complicated since it was a period of revolutionary change and upheavals. The book served as such a stinging protest against existing conditions that it. Government bureaucracies across the globe have become increasingly attuned in recent years to cultural diversity within their populations. Showing results 120 of 52 for samoa, books, samoan islands history.