International Volunteers Day 2022, Apia Samoa. Despite the disruptions due to the tusnami watch alert on Monday 5th December, the Australian High Commission in Samoa paused to recognise the important contribution of volunteers in driving positive change all over the globe. The Australian Volunteers Program has a long and proud history of sharing valuable and […]
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Twelve Olomanu Inmates Graduate from EFKS Missionary Programs
2 December 2022 Apia Samoa. Source: SPPCS Media Team. The Olomanu prisons have something to be cheerful about, after twelve inmates graduated from the EFKS Missionary program this week.. Samoa Police, Prisons & Corrections Services Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo and the Executive Management were in attendance with the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (EFKS) Chairman […]
Untitled Men of Vaiafai Iva Savaii Earning Income and Putting Resources to Good Use
The untitled men of Vaiafai Iva in Savaii, are starting to reap the financial and social rewards of the livelihood program they are engaged in, as part of the government’s financiang assistance, channeled to the Samoa Victim Support Group, to roll out activities to eliminate violence against women and girls. Targeting the men and young […]
Saunoaga Autu: Tala Faasolopito o le Sao o Sagaga 4 i Upufai o le Malo e ala i le Palemene
Saunoaga a le Tamaitai Palemia, Afioga FiamÄ“ Naomi Mata’afa Polokalame Sagaga 4 mo le 60 Tausaga o le Tutoatasi, Aso Faraile 28 Oketopa 2022, Nono’a Saleimoa. O lea ua noanoa i le fata faitaulaga le viiga o le Atua, ma la tatou faafetai, e pei ona osia e lana auauna i lenei taeao. – lau […]
Salelavalu Village Deliver on their Promise to Police: Two Suspects in Custody
5 October 2022 Apia Samoa. Translated from the files of #FaaSamoa. The Village Council of Salelavalu in Savaii have delivered on a promise they had made to the Samoa Police just a few days ago; to deliver the men suspected of shooting at police during a marijuana plantation raid. Two police officers were shot when […]
Salelavalu Village Council Assure Police: “We Will Find and Bring Them to You”
Translated from the files of #FaaSamoa. The three men wanted for shooting at two police officers in Salelavalu are still on the loose, and high chiefs have assured Police the village will help aprehend and bring them into custody. “Give us your full confidence. We will locate them and bring them to you,” the village […]
Lalomauga Village Council Commits to End Violence against Women and Girls
The village council of Lalomauga have committed their village as messengers of peace, against the abuse of women and girls.  The commitment was made during a 2-day workshop with Lalomauga as part of the Government funded project implemented by the Samoa Victim Support Group to eliminate violence against women and girls. SVSG say the workshop […]
Police Royal Band Lead Floral Float Parade for Salesatele Falealili’s 60th Independence Celebrations
The Police Royal Band were delighted to perform in a community event this weekend, to lead a floral float parade for Salesatele village in the Falealili district. Salesatele’s women’s committee hosted a float competition to coincide with the village flag raising ceremony for Samoa’s 60th Independence. The atmosphere was lifted with the Police Royal Band […]
Japan in Samoa: Vaimauga College Blessed with New Hall Worth $747,600
Vaimauga College celebrated the handing-over of a new hall in a special ceremony held at the school compound on Monday 26 September 2022. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa, H.E. Mr. SENTA Keisuke represented his government at the handover ceremony attended by the Member of the Council of Deputies, Hon. Tapusatele Le Mamea […]
Community: Untitled Men of Lona Fagaloa Receive Tools as Part of Ending Violence Project
The group of untitled men of Lona Fagaloa, the aumaga, have been given tools and equipment to help them with their daily tasks and responsibilites in carrying out their service to the village council and community. Fishing equipment, farming tools and cleaning materials valued at $4,994 tala were officially handed over by the Samoa Victim […]