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Almost a year after banning government advertising in private media without naming any media companies, Cabinet has approved a list of media outlets allowed to carry government advertising. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
The devastating 2009 tsunami in Samoa took the lives of three of Miriama Siu Uili Laufiso’s children, but their names and memories continue to live on through the four children she welcomed in the years that followed.
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A man who repeatedly stabbed a driver who dropped his wife home has been jailed for 20 months by the Supreme Court.
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A bill that would exempt qualified overseas pathologists from Samoa’s medical registration requirements for specified post-mortem work has passed its second reading in Parliament.
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The young athlete hopes to reach greater heights in international competition while encouraging other young Samoans to follow their dreams. buff.ly/tqmqHwi
American Samoa Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula mentioned whether the Atoa o Samoa talks were a “waste of time” in August, citing concerns about meetings where gifts and money were exchanged but little was resolved. Two months later, the latest round of talks has failed to take place as scheduled.
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The park opened in July and operated for about three months before its temporary closure. buff.ly/5Hl6qm2
Substance misuse among some young people in Samoa is a serious concern. It can harm relationships, education, wellbeing and community safety while placing stress on families. Young people need compassion, privacy, and support rather than blame. samoaobserver.ws/category/le…
Samoa could see between one and three named tropical cyclones form in or pass through a 400-kilometre radius of the country this season, and one could reach Category 3 or stronger, according to the Samoa Meteorological Service. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
#BREAKING Sources familiar with Thursday’s talks have confirmed, after months of uncertainty following the government’s decision to withdraw support for the union. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
Toa Samoa star Brian To’o has been urged to return to his family’s village of Leauva’a after the Rugby League World Cup to reconnect with relatives and visit his grandfather’s grave.
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Samoa's rugby turmoil dominated Parliament on Wednesday as a member of parliament called for barriers to keep serving politicians out of the sport’s administration, with Lakapi Samoa chairman and member of parliament for Faasaleleaga No.3 Namulauulu Sami Leota agreeing. buff.ly/DrHEKUx
He told Parliament that the Attorney General contacted an overseas medical team so examinations could be carried out promptly.
“All those arrangements were completed, and our Government sent them overseas free of charge, because we recognise that they were visitors who had come to see our country,” Fesoali said. buff.ly/3rRGDBM
The latest figures also show Government revenue declining for the second consecutive year, while public debt stands at $690.8 million. buff.ly/yvb03FN
Mexican influencer Suave Garcia returned to Samoa to celebrate his 21st birthday with the people who made him feel at home, sharing his love for Samoan culture, warm hospitality and his favourite dish, oka with chips. buff.ly/gaxwjML
Ten men were taken into custody following a drug raid in Vaitele on Tuesday, 27 October, during which a 14-year-old schoolgirl was also found at the site.
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Police are appealing for help in locating 10-year-old Iosefa Amosa, who has been missing since Oct. 19. buff.ly/O3tNjbe
Samoa’s U15 national football team finished its pool matches without scoring a goal and will face Papua New Guinea tonight at 7pm as it continues its campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
