08 September 2019 Apia Samoa. The Samoa Police Commissioner has confirmed that the process of extradition has begun against a major character in the alleged plot to assassinate the country’s Prime Minister. Three men have been arrested and appeared in Court yesterday facing charges of conspiracy to murder Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Responding the […]
Immigration CEO says Arrival Form is Important for Samoa’s Border Protection
04 April 2019, Apia Samoa. Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of the Prime Minister, Agafili Shem Leo who is also responsible for Immigration clarified that the arrival card every visitor completes when entering at Faleolo Airport is a declaration form to be taken seriously by visitors. Agafili was responding to media questions about the case […]
Tala Pauga Pleads Not Guilty to Making a False Declaration on his Arrival Form
12 March 2019, Mulinuu Apia Samoa. Talalelei Pauga who refers to himself as “Ninja” pleaded not guilty to one charge of making a false declaration on his arrival form when he returned to Samoa on 19th January 2019. Judge Leota Raymond Schuster then ordered Pauga to surrender his passport to the Court adding that he […]
King Faipopo and Tala Pauga Make First Appearance in Court
5 March, 2019 Mulinuu Apia, Samoa – Malele Paulo known as King Faipopo as well as Talalelei Pauga appeared in the District Court before Judge Fepuelai Ameperosa Roma this morning. Paulo and Pauga, both represented by lawyer Unasa Iuni Sapolu did not enter pleas against charges laid against them. “Your honour I’m going to make […]
“I’m not a citizen of this country,” says Tala Pauga
11 February 2019, Apia Samoa. The man accused for the attempted attack of Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi last year in Brisbane, Australia says he is not a citizen of Samoa. Talalelei Pauga who calls himself Ninja made the comment when approached by the media to explain why he acted in such a manner […]
Tala Pauga Says He Has No Regrets
08 February 2019, Apia Samoa. The man responsible for throwing a pig’s head and dog food as well as uttering swear words towards the Prime Minister of Samoa last year during an event that was held in Brisbane, Australia says his actions was as a political approach. Tala Pauga who is in the country to […]