Cabinet has approved the appointment of Seuseu Dr. Joseph Tauati, as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF). Seuseu was recommended by an interview panel from amongst high calibre applicants vying for the position previously held by Tilafono David Hunter. Tilafono served two terms (six years) as CEO and […]
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Nightclub Security Facing Attempted Murder Charge Granted Bail to Await Court Proceedings
An RSA security bouncer who allegedly left a club goer for dead after a viscious beating appeared in the Supreme Court during criminal mentions on Monday morning. Andrew Samuelu of Vaiusu had been charged with attempted murder after the alleged incident outside the popular RSA nightclub left a 48 year old man from Samalaeulu and Fusi […]
APTC Trains Over 200 Samoans
Two hundred and seventeen new graduates will help boost Samoa’s economy after completing Australian-standard qualifications in technical and vocational programs from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). The achievements of the graduates, including more than 100 women and three people with disabilities, were celebrated at a graduation ceremony in Apia on 16 March 2023. The […]
Sellout Gala to Support and Raise Funds for Spinal Injuries in Samoa
A sell-out crowd turned out at the Auckland Pullman Hotel Ballroom on Wednesday night to show support and raise funds for spinal injuries in Samoa. The Gala was hosted by rugby legend Eric Rush and Samoan DJ Seumanu Francis Ioane. A supporting cast of celebrity helpers was led by Sir Bryan Williams, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Caleb […]
Australia Announces Prime Minister Fiame’s First Official Visit
“I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa to Australia" - Prime Minister Albanese.
MCIL leads Outreach Programmes to Boost Understanding of Consumer Rights
March 15th of each year is recognised by the Consumer International as World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) to highlight issues influencing consumers worldwide and raise awareness about basic consumer rights and needs. The eight (8) basic consumer rights include the; 1. Right to safety, 2. Right to information, 3. Right to choose, 4. Right to […]
Police Arrest and Charge RSA Bouncer with Attempted Murder after Viscious Assault on Club Goer
A 48 year old man from Samalaeulu and Fusi is fighting for his life at Motootua National Hospital after being beaten by a nightclub security bouncer. Samoa Police have arrested and charged Andrew Samuelu from Vaiusu for assaulting the club goer and leaving him for dead. According to Police Commissioner Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, the accused […]
Second-Chance Arts Exhibition and Auction
The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services held its first Second-Chance Arts Exhibition and Auction last week on Friday 10th of March, 2023. The Second-Chance Arts Exhibition is part of an initiative that was instigated by his Honourable, Justice Vui Clarence Nelson during his visit back in 2022. It is known to help facilitate and […]
Trial of Two Men Charged with Conspiracy to Murder Former PM Tuilaepa Finally Underway
Translated from FaaSamoa by Ganasavea Manuia Tafeaga. The trial of two men charged with conspiracy to murder former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is finally underway in the Supreme Court of Samoa. The matter first surfaced when matai from Laulii reported the matter to Police over three years ago in September 2019. A Samoa First […]
Pregnant Mother Amongst the Passengers of Falelima Bus Accident
Translated from FaaSamoa by Loreta Kelemete. A pregnant mother was one of three women treated at the Sataua District Hospital following a bus crash at Falelima on Monday 13 March 2023. When contacted for an update, a staff member of Sataua District Hospital told SGN that three women were brought into the hospital with minor […]
