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Translated from FaaSamoa. Police have arrested and charged a man from Sapapalii, Savaii with possession of marijuana, utensils and ammunition for a 12 gauge gun. Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti said the man was arrested at the end of last week, when the Tuasivi Police Post received a credible tip from a member of […]

After putting away Kenya by 31-5 this morning, the Manu Samoa 7’s have not been able to secure the win in their second pool match against France in Hamilton. The Cape Town champions were starved of possession by a relentless French side, who looked to have been the more determined team on the day. Samoa […]

“A e tamo’e i luga o le malae taeao, ave lau taleni, ae sili atu ona tāua, o lou faatuatua i Le Atua.” “We serve a big God who can do anything, and winning takes both talent and FAITH in God.” O le feau lena sa tuuina atu e le Taitai o le 1Touch Ministries, […]

Translated from the Files of FaaSamoa. Crime in Samoa decreased by 38% over the recent Christmas and New Year festive season, compared to the same time last year. This was confirmed by Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti at this year’s first press conference with local media held on Wednesday. Only 81 arrests were made […]

Translated from the files of FaaSamoa. The investigation into a suspended prison officer at Tanumalala has now moved to include the question of how marijuana has been found on the premises. Vacancies Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti said investigations into the conduct of a suspended prison officer has led to credible witnesses stating that […]

Security protection for Samoa’s former Prime Minister of 23 years will be reinstated by Police after a recent incident where two women approached and collared Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi as he was getting into his car outside the Mulinuu Courthouse. Tuilaepa had been attending the annual prayer service to bless the work of the Samoa […]

Translated from #FaaSamoa. The Samoa Police have launched an investigation into banned alcohol products found to have been sold in local stores in recent weeks. Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti told media that products such as rice vodka re-emerged in stores during the recent festive season where demand for alcohol peaked. “The decision of […]

16 January 2023 Apia Samoa. The high chiefs of Lepea this morning performed a traditional apology (ifōga) to former Prime Minister and leader of the Human Rights Protection Party Hon. Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi, seeking forgiveness for the actions of two villagers who attacked Tuilaepa last Friday morning. Police had launched an investigation into the […]

Former Prime Minister and leader of the Human Rights Protection Party Hon. Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi has refused to press charges against a woman who allegedly attacked him outside the Mulinuu Courthouse on Friday morning. Samoa’s longest serving Prime Minister (Nov 1988 – July 2021) had been attending the prayer service for the re-opening of […]

“There is a lot of work to be done to lift health service standards and many areas that need improvement..” E telē se galuega e ao ona faatino mo le siitia i luga o le auaunaga a le Matagaluega o Soifua Maloloina, ma e tele foi ni vaega e ao ona faaleleia. That was the […]