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P.M. stands by Apia beach plan
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, has rejected criticism of the plan to build a beach area with shops and restaurants as “old men” making noise “as usual”.Tuilaepa says the beautifying of...
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Cabinet endorses ‘corruption’ report
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, says Cabinet has “fully approved the recommendations” from a Commission of Inquiry into allegations of corruption at the Ministry of Police and Prisons....
View ArticleGovt. lab needs taxpayers’ backing
The Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa (S.R.O.S.) needs the continuous financial support of government to assist its future projects, a Parliamentary Committee has found.The Education, Science,...
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Gym to finish in two weeks
A Samoa College Old Pupils Association (S.C.O.P.A.) radiothon was held yesterday at Samoa College’s gym, Vaivase.“As you can see, we have nearly completed the school gym,” said S.C.O.P.A. President,...
View ArticleP.M. issues statement on Police Commission
The Office of the Press Secretariat yesterday issued a statement from the Prime Minister about the Commission of Inquiry’s report into Tafaigata Prison. It is published here in verbatim:Cabinet on...
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Family stops road
“They can easily go and carry themselves up the hill and so I find that there is no problem at all with the track they currently use to access to the main village.”A family at Magiagi has dashed the...
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Police tackle Samoa’s dog woes
The Police are working towards “effective” dog control in the lead up to the Small Island Developing States (S.I.D.S) meeting in September.In a statement issued by Assistant Police Commissioner,...
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Opposition already BETWEEN recognised says P.M.
“They snore and snore and then wake up and then complain – then back to snoring and then up again, complaining”Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, says he is confused as to why the...
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Awareness is the key to reduce domestic violence
Outgoing British High Commissioner, Victoria Treadell, says that an attitude change at societal level is needed to reduce domestic violence in Samoa.Speaking at a press conference in Apia, the said...
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Church and customs can stop solutions to violence
“It’s hard for them because people respect the church so much and they are not willing to come out and talk about their issues, because they say it’s shameful and they feel guilty and all sorts of...
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Company helps Faleata College
Teachers at Faleata College were trained by Samoa Stationery and Books (S.S.A.B) on how to use computers effectively last week.The training was conducted by Deputy Managing Director, Gasemaninoa...
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Court finds Cabinet Ministers guilty
District Court Judge, His Honour Vaepule Vaemoa Vaai, yesterday found two senior Cabinet Ministers guilty of charges brought against them by the Police.Whereas deputy Prime Minister, Fonotoe Pierre...
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Healthier, wiser P.M. turns 69
“These are very ugly years if you reach them, these are very ugly numbers, 6 and 9” – P.M. Tuilaepa Sa’ilele MalielegaoiAn “older” and “healthier” Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, was...
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Rest in peace, Savae Petana!
The life of the President of Football Federation Samoa (F.F.S), Savae Togia Toetu Fa’afetai Petana, was celebrated yesterday. The celebration happened when friends, colleagues and mourners joined his...
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P.M. rejects report
“The Betting (Totalisator) Agency Board must make it a priority to establish a law that will incorporate both the Gaming 1978 and the Totalisator Agency Board Act 1990. The Committee recognises the...
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Election ‘trickery’ alleged
The existence of Parliamentary democracy in Samoa was questioned yesterday when the government was accused of “trickery” in relation to the General Election.The allegation was made by the leader of the...
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Surprise bill divides H.R.P.P.
“There’s only one answer to that. It’s no difference to slaying a snake with its eyes wide open” - Papali’itele Niko Lee HangIndividual voters across the nation will be restricted to two specific urban...
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New generators saved 1.7 million litres fuel
The General Manager of the Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C.), Tologata Tile Tuimaleali’ifano, says that new, more efficient diesel generators at Fiaga Power Station have saved 1.7 million litres from...
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New social service offered at hospital
A Social Worker and Counsellor for patients and families is now available at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Hospital.“The service was just started last year and it is one of a kind in the country,” said...
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Samoa? There’s a new ‘app’ for that
Looking for that cute little restaurant that people talk about but you can never find?There’s an app for that. A Samoan app.The claim is made by Reverend Falefatu Enari, who says he met with...
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