The Clerk of the Legislative Assembly has today announced the ceasing of their popular facebook live feeds of Parliamentary proceedings, in an effort to “stop and dampen unpleasant and discourteous comments towards Members of Parliament..” In a press statement issued last night it is asserted that abusive comments towards MPs during live Facebook feeds “exemplifies […]
MP for Urban West Blasted for Raising Leased Customary Lands in Parliament
18 June 2019, Apia Samoa. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi issued an assurance that Government does not take possession of customary lands that are leased for developments, blasting Urban West MP Faumuina Leatinuu Wayne Fong for raising the issue in Parliament. During his Parliamentary address, Faumuina urged the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) […]
“Car Racing is a Global Sport that should be Legalised”
21 March 2019, Apia Samoa. Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao spoke to defend the interests of car enthusiasts during the Parliamentary debate on the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2019 that will criminalise car racing, stop the addition of parts to increase speed, and give the authority to either LTA or Police to impound offending vehicles. The MP […]
MP Olo Fiti Vaai Says Government is Corrupt
23 January 2019, Apia Samoa. Salega East Member of Parliament, Olo Fiti Vaai says that the many issues arising from within government ministries and state-owned enterprises can be described as corrupt. The opposition MP made the remark while addressing Parliament yesterday afternoon during deliberations on the supplementary budget. Olo observed that 2018 saw many challenging […]
