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image of Former MP Tapulesatele Tamasone Esera laid to rest over the weekend

Former Member of Parliament of Vaisigano No.2 M.P. Tapulesatele Tamasone Esera

08/01/2022

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image of Samoa remains at high debt risk, but this status means that Samoa remains qualified for 100% grant assistance

Samoa remains at high debt risk of debt distress, due to the extremely high vulnerability to natural disaster and impact of COVID19 mainly the tourism sector.

07/01/2022

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image of Police Tribunal ruled to demote former Captain of Nafanua, Taito Sefo Hunt

The Police tribunal has opted to demote the rank of Taito Sefo Hunt, from Police Superintendent to Inspector. PC: Samoa Police

06/01/2022

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image of Man and woman arrested in Faatoia drug raid

PC: Samoa Police

Man and woman arrested in Faatoia drug raid

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 06/01/2022

06/01/2022

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The leader of the HRPP, Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi. PC: HRPP

Former PM calls for Inquiry into the Election Office

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 06/01/2022

06/01/2022

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STEC Minister Laauli Leautea Schmidt.

STEC Minister refers cases of missing cows to Police

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 06/01/2022

06/01/2022

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image of Police hailed a peaceful New Year

The New Year got off to a good start with only a handful of people arrested over the long weekend.

Police hailed a peaceful New Year

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 05/01/2022

05/01/2022

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Talomua festival in Letui, Savaii. PC: Samoa Gov

Letui's Talomua Festival hailed a success

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 05/01/2022

05/01/2022

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image of Baby girl electrocuted at home on New Year\'s day

An eight month old baby girl died after being electrocuted at home on New Year’s day.

Baby girl electrocuted at home on New Year's day

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 04/01/2022

04/01/2022

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image of Fuel prices dropped

Minister of Finance, Mulipola Annarosa Ale-Molioo. PC: Samoa Gov

Fuel prices dropped

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 04/01/2022

04/01/2022

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FAST thanksgiving ceremony drew thousands

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 31/12/2021

31/12/2021

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The Judiciary Members of the Supreme Court has been named as Samoa Observer’s people of the year for 2021. PC: Samoa Observer

31/12/2021

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image of Murder cases increased in FY 2021

Murder cases in the country increased under financial year 2020. This is revealed in the Ministry of Police and Prisons annual report. PC: Samoa Police

Murder cases increased in FY 2021

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 31/12/2021

31/12/2021

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Minister of Police and Prisons, Faualo Harry Schuster. PC: Samoa Gov

30/12/2021

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Chief Justice his Honour Satiu Simativa Perese. PC: Samoa Gov

30/12/2021

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image of Fiscal year 2020 for Samoa Post challenging

Financial year 2020 has been the most challenging for the Samoa Post’s since its Corporatization in 2008

Fiscal year 2020 for Samoa Post challenging

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 30/12/2021

30/12/2021

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image of PM Fiame named as the Pacific person of the year 2021 for Islands Business magazine

Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afahas been named as the Pacific person of the year 2021 for Islands Business magazine, a fijian owned company. PC: Samoa Gov

29/12/2021

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image of MET website down, suspected to be hacked

Minister, Toesulusulu Cedric Schsuter. PC: Samoa Gov

MET website down, suspected to be hacked

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 29/12/2021

29/12/2021

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image of SSC encountered challenging fiscal year 2020, due to COVID-19

PC: Samoa Gov

29/12/2021

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image of Police arrested Assistant Electoral Commissioner in relation to a drug raid

Police arrested Assistant Electoral Commissioner, Afualo Darryl Mapu, last night following a raid of his residence in Nu’ufou

29/12/2021

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image of Three Christmas babies for Samoa

Samoa had three Christmas babies. PC: Supplied

Three Christmas babies for Samoa

  • By Joyetter Feagaimaalii
  • 28/12/2021

28/12/2021

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