Samoa

Miss Majel pageant cranks up

Miss Majel pageant cranks up

HILARY HOSIA Miss Marshall Islands (MMI) 2022 organizers engaged with local leadership and island committee representatives of upcoming MMI contestants last Thursday at the International Conference Center. The timeline, rules, regulations and expectations of the two-week pageant were shared during the forum. It was announced that Philippine-based media company CSI will be in charge of […]

Farewell to S. Pacific music icon

Farewell to S. Pacific music icon

Daniel Rae Costello, one of the most influential musicians in Pacific Island reggae music, died earlier this week in Samoa. He was 58. He was credited with influencing many Marshall Islands musicians, including Chaninway, which dominated the local music scene in the 1990s. Six9Too Productions owner Daniel Kramer said “many of their (Chaninway’s) top songs […]