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Suicide linked to poverty, hardships

Poverty, depression and hardships are killing people in Samoa.And the government should take the lead to address them.So says Sociologist Pei Tauilii’li Reupena, who is a Counselor at the National...

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Ebola fear quashed

“Africa is a big place and the officers are on the other side. So far there is no ebola in Sudan. If there was any ebola in the area (Sudan) we would’ve withdrawn them.”The Acting Commissioner of...

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World Food Day commemorated in Savai’i

Agriculture and Fisheries is the source of food and therefore, it is the source of life.The point was highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Le Mamea Ropati Mualia, during the...

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A man with a heart for Samoa

What do more than 400 young rugby players and two former Manu Samoa captains have in common?Well, if you were at the Pesega grounds yesterday, you would have found that whereas the young players are...

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Chief Auditor speaks

“The future outlook should be great if we continue on this path of accountability and good governance” – Controller and Chief Auditor, Fuimaono Camillo AfeleThe man whose report revealed allegations of...

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Avele celebration sours

The Chairman of Avele College’s 90th Celebration Committee, Tuia Paepae Letoa, has rubbished questions surrounding the audited report from the celebration.Tuia in fact is so unhappy about members of...

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The best policy

Think a minute…A recent survey of questions was given to thousands of people. Their names were not known or recorded so they would answer the questions honestly. Out of all these people, 91% said they...

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I’ll sing both anthems – Matagi

PR - Former Toa Samoa and new Kiwi prop, Suaia Matagi, has made a bold promise.Should he line up against his former countrymen in the Four Nations tournament kicking off this weekend, Matagi will sing...

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I’ll sing both anthems – Matagi

PR - Former Toa Samoa and new Kiwi prop, Suaia Matagi, has made a bold promise.Should he line up against his former countrymen in the Four Nations tournament kicking off this weekend, Matagi will sing...

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Royal blessing for mission possible

It’s been a great week for us,” Toa Samoa Team Manager, Andrew Farrar, said. “We’ve now received the country’s blessings, we’ve experienced the culture and we are going back to Australia with much...

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Samoan flag flies high in Australia blockade

The Samoan flag flew high and proud during a full-day blockade of the Newcastle Coal Port in Australia on Friday.Declaring themselves “Pacific Climate Warriors,” representatives from a dozen Pacific...

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Palolo sold for $600 to $1,000

We know the palolo is a delicacy but is it really worth $600, $800 or $1,000 per container? That was perhaps the most frequently asked question among hunters and lovers of the rare sea worm at the...

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The Samoans of Wailekutu

Only four of the twelve ships, including two coal ships, scheduled to pass through the port were able to break the blockade lead by a group of Pacific Climate Warriors representing 12 Pacific Island...

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90 years is worth a party

A set of seven wooden combs have been presented to the Museum of Samoa. Galumalemana Steven Percival presented the combs to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture,...

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Make yourself a success (Part 2)

Think a minute…The first, and most important, ingredient for success is motivating yourself to act. You must believe every day that your choices and actions are moving you closer to your goal. You are...

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PACIFIC RUGBY UNIONS TO TAKE I.R.B. TO COURT

... because the I.R.B. changed the eligibility rule after applications for six players to play for Samoa had been submitted, he said.Three Pacific Island rugby unions are to challenge the IRB in court...

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2014 Hockey season ends

PR - The hockey season for 2014 has finally come to an end last Saturday. Each year Samoa Hockey starts its season in February until November. In February hockey has a one day 5 a Side Tournament with...

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Toa Samoa’s McGuire has revealed he is playing blind in his left eye

“I’m disappointed to miss the Australian team but there’s no ill-feeling, I’m looking forward to testing myself against them for Samoa,”Brisbane’s Toa Samoa international Josh McGuire faces a...

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PACIFIC RUGBY UNIONS TO TAKE I.R.B. TO COURT

... because the I.R.B. changed the eligibility rule after applications for six players to play for Samoa had been submitted, he said.Three Pacific Island rugby unions are to challenge the IRB in court...

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I was born to be a shepherd

Women can do all things.And a woman shepherd from Sapapali’i Savai’i, Pipili Papali’i, is living proof of that. She was among farmers in Savai’i last weekend during the celebration of World Food Day....

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