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Palu stands firm in ‘terrorists’ row

Opposition Party leader, Palusalue Fa’apo II, has drilled the Human Rights Protection Party (H.R.P.P) for their apparent lack of cohesion in the absence of Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele...

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Regulator reveals electricity plans

Businesses could soon generate their own electricity with the Office of the Regulator exploring a policy designed to encourage private investment in renewable energy.According to Regulator, Donnie de...

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Want tender steak? Keep cattle peaceful

Local steaks are tough, Parliamentarians say.But if local cattle farmers want their steaks to be tender, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Le Mamea Ropati Mualia, has a very simple...

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Lauano title bestowed at Leauva’a

Twelve new titleholders have been bestowed the chiefly title of Lauano yesterday at Leauva’a.One of the high chiefs of the family, Va’ailalo Tauā reminded the new chiefs of their roles and their...

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Nesian Mystic rocks!

Nesian Mystic arrived in the country on Friday for a one-off performance last night – but without a Samoan member of the band, who could not make it because of his “job.”Speaking to two of the group...

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C.C.C.S. Aleisa Sasae opens Church and Hall

The Aleisa Sasa’e Congregational Christian Church Parish dedicated its new Temple and Hall, “Satauro o le Ola”, yesterday morning. The ceremony was well-attended by church ministers, parish members,...

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Piula theological student weds

Love is patient.For four years, Taranaki Seiuli and Mighty Taiulu had to go through the usual challenges of courtship before they could consider the next step in their relationship – marriage.And so...

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Night poetry of forests

The Museum hosted a night to talk about the power of poetry, the call of the forests, the stir of climate change and the reminder of cultural heritage on Friday evening.{googleAds}<script async...

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Prophet Dowie returns to Samoa

“Prophecies and the prophetic” was the subject of an eight-day seminar at Togafu’afu’a last week. Held at the Apia Harvest Centre Church, the seminar was organised by the Apia Harvest Centre Bible...

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P.M. flies to New Zealand for treatment

Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi flew out of the country last night for medical treatment in New Zealand.He left the hospital at 4pm to get ready for a flight at 10pm last night.Dr. Ailao...

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Tourism head rejects tourism “rebel” group

Samoa Tourism Authority Chief Executive Officer Papali’i Sonya Hunter has rejected criticism from a “rebel” tourism group that the country’s marketing and promotion campaigns are failing the...

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Tumau le finau a Palu i “tagata faatupu faalavelave”

Ua faamāmā-sagia e le ta’ita’i o le Itu Agai, Palusalue Faapo II, le Vaega Faa-Upufai e Puipuia Aia Tatau a Tagata (H.R.P.P.)ona o lo latou lē magafagafa lelei a’o to’esea le Palemia, Tuillaepa Sailele...

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P.S.C. veto on panel decisions an “insult” – Lealailepule

Tautua party whip Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi is questioning the power of the Public Service Commission (P.S.C) to veto decisions made by panels for Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) posts.He...

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Two independent reviews of S.P.R.E.P. underway

A joint Independent Corporate Review and Mid-term Review of the Strategic Plan for the largest regional organisation in Samoa, the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme,...

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Registry reform in the Pacific most progressive in the world

At a recent World Bank conference, the Pacific company registry reforms including Samoa were held up as the most progressive and advanced in the world. “Progress on secured transaction reform has been...

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Australia’s contribution to combating Australian and Pacific Island sea level...

The United States Government today announced the Climate Data initiative, which aims to help communities use public data to better understand the impacts of climate change.The initiative has been...

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Lepea rugby team get new uniforms

There is nothing more confidence inspiring than getting out on a rugby field for the rugby season wearing a brand new jersey, shorts and shoes.{googleAds}<script async...

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Funeral for free diver

Families, friends and classmates from 2006 to 2008 of Aana 2 College were in mourning at the Christian Church of Samatau last Friday for the funeral service of Siaki Togia TualaMr. Tuala drowned at...

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Speaker flags “authority” over Audit Report call

Speaker La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polata’ivao reminded yesterday that the running of Parliament is done according to the “authority” vested in him. Quick glance at Fono •70 Reports and Bills on agenda...

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Withholding tax comes under the microscope

   Companies and contractors are breaking the law by not paying withholding tax, which could cost the government more than $10million in revenue every year.And so are the government ministries,...

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