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Local News, Traffic May 23rd, 2013 by

Petrol pump knocked over by two-car collision

by Lancelot Polu APIA: FRIDAY 24 MAY 2013: A two-car collision knocked over a pump at Kwik Mart Petrol Station at Malifa around 9 o’clock this morning. A fire engine sped to the scene of the accident where firemen kept a watchful eye on petrol that flowed down Ifiifi Street from the smashed pump. The [...]

Environment, Tourism May 23rd, 2013 by

Sink ship idea, host conference visitors in villages instead

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013:  It’s better to accommodate participants of a major conference in villages and not on a cruise ship as planned, non-government organisations believe. The 3rd Small Islands States (SIDS) conference next year is the biggest event Samoa has taken on, but is short of some 2000 rooms [...]

Allegations against Finance Minister threaten overseas aid

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Allegations against the Minister of Finance poses a threat to overseas aid. That is a concern that has crossed party lines. Allegations of abuse of office and incompetence hurled at Finance Minister Faumuina Tiatia Liuga could have a negative impact on aid from donor countries and organisations [...]

Instead of clear reports Police have gone mute

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Instead of issuing clear statements to the media as advised by the Prime Minister the Police have gone mute altogether. In April Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi advised the Police it was best to respond to media queries through prepared releases. “This is to ensure that the [...]

Six more Aussie Volunteers straight to work in Samoa

APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Six more Australian Volunteers arrived in Samoa this week to share their expertise and skills with local organisations. The new group will join the 29 other Australian Volunteers presently in Samoa. An orientation for the new volunteers was held at the Australian High Commission. The volunteers are funded through the [...]

Local News, Politics May 21st, 2013 by

Opposition MP calls for a Corruption Tribunal

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2013:  An Opposition Member of Parliament has called for a Corruption Tribunal to be established. It’s time for an independent body specifically set up to investigate corruption, a “disease” that is on the increase, said Shadow Minister of Finance, Afualo Wood Salele. “We need a tribunal to expose [...]

Court, Local News May 21st, 2013 by

No extradition of a Lee known to AG

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 22 MAY 2013: No proceedings have been started to extradite a Jonathan Lee from Australia – or anyone from anywhere else. If such proceedings exist the Attorney General’s Office doesn’t know about it. But Attorney General, Aumua Ming Leung Wai said, “extradition requests are normally made by my office [...]

Local News, Politics May 20th, 2013 by

Opposition call on Attorney General to charge Finance Minister

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: TUESDAY 22ND MAY 2013: Minister of Finance Faumuina Tiatia Liuga has acted illegally and the Attorney General should file charges against him. At a media conference today Opposition leader Palusalue Fa’apo II led a call by his Tautua Samoa Party for the Attorney General to come out of “hiding” because Faumuina [...]

Latest News, Local News, Politics May 19th, 2013 by

Tusi a Faipule HRPP ia fa’amalolo le Minisita o Tupe

3 Me 2013 Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Afioga i le Ta’ita’i, Vaega Faaupufai a le HRPP APIA. Afioga e, Mataupu: Faumuina Tiatia Liuga Lau Afioga i le Alii Palemia, o le autu ma le agaga moni o lenei tusi o le faaalia lea o le alofa moni mo lau Afioga o le Taitai o lo [...]

Minister of Finance apologises, asks Caucus for forgiveness

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: FRIDAY 17 MAY 2013: Minister of Finance Faumuina Tiatia Liuga apologised and asked for forgiveness from the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) caucus members last night. Faumina shed tears as when he apologised, Talamua was reliably informed today. “’I humble myself before our party,’” a source who was present quotes the [...]

Petrol pump knocked over by two-car collision

by Lancelot Polu APIA: FRIDAY 24 MAY 2013: A two-car collision knocked over a pump at Kwik Mart Petrol Station at Malifa around 9 o’clock this morning. A fire engine sped to the scene of the accident where firemen kept[...]

Sink ship idea, host conference visitors in villages instead

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013:  It’s better to accommodate participants of a major conference in villages and not on a cruise ship as planned, non-government organisations believe. The 3rd Small Islands Sta[...]

Allegations against Finance Minister threaten overseas aid

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Allegations against the Minister of Finance poses a threat to overseas aid. That is a concern that has crossed party lines. Allegations of abuse of office and incompetence hur[...]

Instead of clear reports Police have gone mute

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Instead of issuing clear statements to the media as advised by the Prime Minister the Police have gone mute altogether. In April Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi a[...]

Six more Aussie Volunteers straight to work in Samoa

APIA: THURSDAY 23 MAY 2013: Six more Australian Volunteers arrived in Samoa this week to share their expertise and skills with local organisations. The new group will join the 29 other Australian Volunteers presently in [...]

Opposition MP calls for a Corruption Tribunal

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: WEDNESDAY 22 MAY 2013:  An Opposition Member of Parliament has called for a Corruption Tribunal to be established. It’s time for an independent body specifically set up to investigate corruption[...]

No extradition of a Lee known to AG

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 22 MAY 2013: No proceedings have been started to extradite a Jonathan Lee from Australia – or anyone from anywhere else. If such proceedings exist the Attorney General’s Office doesn’t [...]

Opposition call on Attorney General to charge Finance Minister

by Lagi Keresoma APIA: TUESDAY 22ND MAY 2013: Minister of Finance Faumuina Tiatia Liuga has acted illegally and the Attorney General should file charges against him. At a media conference today Opposition leader Palusalu[...]

Tusi a Faipule HRPP ia fa’amalolo le Minisita o Tupe

3 Me 2013 Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi Afioga i le Ta’ita’i, Vaega Faaupufai a le HRPP APIA. Afioga e, Mataupu: Faumuina Tiatia Liuga Lau Afioga i le Alii Palemia, o le autu ma le agaga moni o lenei tusi o le fa[...]



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