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Freedom of Religion vs Traditional Authority Under Scrutiny

Monday, 15 March 2010

By Lance Polu Leadership of EFKS, the oldest Christian religion in Samoa - founded in 1830

APIA: 14 March 2010: The continuing clashes between the Village Councils and the new religions protected by their Constitutional rights, has prompted the Samoan government to establish a Commission of Inquiry to review the issues and recommend a course of action for government.

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Samoan prince's escapades cause stir in Europe

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By Lance Polu Prince Pita in a princely headgear

APIA: 13 March 2010: A 42 year old man from Apolima Island [see photo] who claims to be Prince Pita, is causing quite a stir amongst the small Samoan community in the Netherlands. The group, is unhappy about the way Samoa is being depicted in a television series that Pita stars as a Samoan prince.

Sunday, 14 March 2010 08:13 Lance Polu Headlines

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Government to restore the dignity of the Samoan matai system

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Court cases on matai titles is time consuming By Lance Polu

APIA: 12 March 2010: Cabinet has established a Commission of Inquiry to look into ways to monitor and regulate the mass bestowal of matai titles that Government says has devalued the dignity of the Samoan matai system.

Saturday, 13 March 2010 08:11 Lance Polu Headlines

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