APIA: FRIDAY 16 MAY 2013: The Australian Government will provide an estimated WST103.8 million (A$45.8 million) in official development assistance to Samoa in 2013-14. The 2013-14 budget includes WST$10.2 million to meet Australia’s commitment to support Samoa’s recovery from Cyclone Evan.  Specifically, the funds will be used to help rebuild schools and health centres. “Australia [...]

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 16 MAY 2013: At 7 o’clock last night the cameras arrived in the country. At 2 o’clock this afternoon EFKS Television and Radio Broadcasting was launched. “It’s a challenge for us to ensure it all works,” said Director, Tuiasau Uelese Petaia, of the broadcasting gear, newly arrived cameras included, [...]

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: THURSDAY 16 MAY 2013: Old pupils of Samoa College have started to reach out to colleagues worldwide for funds to build a gym for their school. “We’re looking at something practical for the school to use,” said Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, chairman of the organizing committee. A gym fits that bill [...]

Press Release APIA: THURSDAY 16 MAY 2013: Samoan musicians will be playing a special concert to honour and raise funds for one of Samoa’s best musicians who is undergoing treatment for advanced lung cancer in Auckland, New Zealand. The concert will be staged at the Manumea Hotel, Vailima Monday 3 June 2013, the Independence public [...]

by Alan Ah Mu APIA: WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 2013: Two employees sacked by Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture for theft could face criminal charges. Preparation of a complaint to be laid against the pair with Police is underway, Chief Executive Officer, Matafeo Tanielu Aiafi said today. “My staff are working on this case to ensure [...]