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Sudden death shocks police

Members of the Police fraternity in Samoa are in shock following the sudden death of long-serving Inspector, Lutz Keil.Inspector Keil died on Thursday night after suffering from a “mini stroke” at the...

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Happy 30th birthday to the National University of Samoa!

The National University of Samoa celebrated its 30th birthday yesterday.The celebration kicked off with former students, current students, staff and founders parading through town yesterday morning.The...

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N.F.L. stars hosted at the U.S. residence, Vailima

The U.S. Embassy in Samoa hosted a reception at Vailima to welcome two star American football players who are visiting Samoa, on Thursday night.Charge d’ Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Peter Ganser,...

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Niche industries the way forward

Niche industry could be one of the keys to private sector economic growth here in Samoa.That’s the opinion of the United Nations Under-Secretary-General, Gyan Chandra Acharya, who visited Samoa this...

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Apia broadcast hugely successful

The Radio Australia team of Rick Howe, Phil Kafcaloudes and Adelaine Ng have returned home with many wonderful memories of Samoa.Since Wednesday, the trio had been broadcasting their Pacific Morning...

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‘More than $10m can’t be acquired’

The Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C) “cannot acquire” revenue of “more than $10million” for the 2010-2011 Financial Year.The figure is revealed in a Parliamentary Committee report tabled and...

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Hotels President slams 'rebels'

A group that has been branded as “rebels” for speak ing out against the poor performance of tourism in Samoa has decided against responding to the claim.Spokesperson for the Samoa For Real Group,...

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S.A.M.E. denies claims

The President of the Samoa Association of Manufactures and Exporters (S.A.M.E.), Tagaloa Eddie Wilson, has denied claims that changing its International Standards Organisation (I.S.O.) Certification...

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Decision expected on Police Inquiry

Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, expects Cabinet to make a decision on the Commission of Inquiry Report into allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the Ministry of Police and...

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Fonotoe calls for business policies

Deputy Prime Minister, Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo, has urged government officials to create policies that allow businesses to thrive.Fonotoe made the point while speaking during the Economic Integration...

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Ball closes the National University of

The National University of Samoa (N.U.S.) celebrated its 30th birthday in style on Friday.{googleAds}<script async...

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Group delays election of new executive

The country’s main group representing non-government organisations has voted not to elect new executives after a Constitutional review caused delays to its Annual General Meeting.The Samoa Umbrella of...

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N.F.L. stars at Apia Park

Many children and parents were seen yesterday at Apia Park with N.F.L stars, visiting Samoa to promote healthy living.“Teaching us skills of how to handle the ball in American football and know more...

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Govt. told to monitor road work companies

“At least $1 million was collected from fi nes. However, giving false information to Authorised Offi cers is still an issue” – Parliament reportThe Land Transport Authority (L.T.A.) has been told to...

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Deep concerns about trade impact on health

Trade issues are “highly sensitive” in Samoa according to the authors of a new academic paper that calls into question the impact free trade is having on national health standards.The 12 page paper...

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Australian volunteers for Parliament

Georgia Drake, Sally Lavers and Samantha Moody will be based in Apia, Samoa for the next 12 months.They are in the country under the youth stream of the Australian Volunteers for International...

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Investigate ‘appalling’ results, Govt. told

The government has been asked to investigate the problems associated with the “appalling” examination results of students.The recommendation is revealed in a Parliamentary Committee report, tabled and...

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Sinalei Resort offers ‘lifestyle investment’

Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa is offering buyers their own slice of paradise.In a move unique to the Samoan tourism industry, Sinalei owners, Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale, and his sister, Sose Annandale, are...

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E.P.C. finds low level meter tampering

The General Manager of the Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C), Tologata Tile Tuimaleali'ifano, has confirmed that meter tampering was found during a survey by E.P.C. this year.But survey figures show...

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N.U.S. in the black

National University of Samoa makes $1.4m profitThe National University of Samoa (N.U.S.) made a $1,435,559 profit at the end of the 2009-2010 financial year, according to a Parliamentary Committee...

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