Local

• Samoa celebrates 54 years of independence
• To sail is an imperative, so too is to negotiate elements
• A new era begins
• Mixed feelings but Samoans celebrate sweet freedom
• P.M. pulls curtain on party
• Bonds that last a lifetime
• My Samoa independence experience
• Rocking it at the Taula Home Fest
• Looking back: A brief history
• Samoa on show in Australia

World

• Future funding murky for Hawaiian island used as bomb range
• Mom at zoo: 'He's dragging my son! I can't watch this!'
• UN strongly condemns failed North Korea missiles launches

Sport

• Coach Namu names his team
• Mike Stanley back for Samoa

Rugby

• England arrives for 3-test tour Down Under with Aussie coach

Editorial

• This wonderful country we call home

Letters to the Editor

• Actions speak louder than words
• About terrorism in the world
• It’s a day of affirmation
• A happy ending

Think a Minute

• Like father, like son (Part 1)

Columns

• My secret wish for our independence

Cartoon

• cartoon

Samoana

• UA FAAPŌPŌ ASO UA, AE LE TUUA ASO FOLAU
• Fa’amanatu e Samoa le 54 tausaga o le Tuto’atasi
• Le atunu’u matagofie ua tatou ta’ua, o lo tatou aiga