The Tautua Samoa Party has launched its newspaper called the Tautua Lelei with the idea of giving a “voice to the voiceless.”
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The launch was held at the Tautua’s Office at Matautu yesterday.
It was a low-key affair attended by the party’s Members of Parliament and a few supporters.
Leader Palusalue Faapo II said the idea of running a newspaper has been in the pipeline for sometime now and to see it come to fruition is a proud moment for them.
The first edition of the paper contains information about the party’s members and their views on the political sphere in Samoa as well as different developments in the country.
The newspaper, according to Palusalue, is an integral part of their 2016 General Election campaign.
To be printed once a month, Palusalue said the party would use the newspaper to publicise their views about a number of issues.
He reminded that it is the Tautua’s role to critique government developments for the betterment of the country.
He said they would also focus on developments they believe are a waste of time for the government as well as a waste of taxpayer monies.
Tautua Lelei Newspaper will be distributed to the villages throughout Samoa free of charge.
“It will publish official speeches from members of the Parliament and also the candidates of the Tautua Party and address issues in the House,” he said.
Deputy leader, Aeau Peniamina Leavaiseeta, cut the ribbon of the first bundle of newspapers and invited members of the public to engage in conversation with the Tautua Samoa about ways to develop the country.
He also invited members of the media to contribute to the Tautua Lelei.
The newspaper’s Editor-in-Chief is Le Tagaloasa Dr. Pita with the Editor being Vui Seigafolava Masinamua. The assistant English editor is Leatigaga Lise Taeoalii Aiono while the Samoan Editor is Fiso Faamatuainu Tala Mailei.
The Party leader said the newspaper follows the launch of their website and Facebook pages where party members are engaging with young voters on the issues that matter to them.
“Later this year, the Tautua will launch its manifesto and we will also announce our candidates for the 2016 election,” said Palusalue.
So far, Palusalue said they have secured a number of quality candidates – including at least 10 women. He did not say who they were.
“We will have more as we get closer to the day,” he said.
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