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Opposition MP, Aiono Tile of Aana Alofi No 2 speaking in support of abolishing the church ministers tax.

HRPP MPs Support Removal of Church Minister’s Tax

APIA, SAMOA – 16 FEBRUARY 2022: Except for one HRPP Member of Parliament, the majority of the Opposition MPs supported the Government amendment to abolish the...

The Minister of Customs and Deputy Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio speaking in Parliament.

Business3 years ago

Parliament Passes Amendment on Investment Concessions

By Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – 15 FEBRUARY 2022: Parliament has passed the amendments to the principal Customs Act 2014 which is to streamline the work...

Japan’s new envoy H.E Mr Senta with the Head of State Tuimaleali’ifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano.

Diplomacy3 years ago

Japan’s new envoy presents credentials

APIA, SAMOA – 15 FEBRUARY 2022: His Excellency, Mr Senta Keisuke, the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Samoa presented his Letters of Credence...

Members of Parliament lining up to take their booster doses for Covid-19 during the afternoon break.

Health3 years ago

Parliamentarians receive booster doses

By Talaia Mika APIA, SAMOA – 15 FEBRUARY 2022: Members of Parliament as well as Chief Executive Officers of Government Ministries and the Legislative staff received...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), Fa’amatuainu Suifua Lenata’i.

Latest3 years ago

Tourism CEO seeks legal advice over allegations against him

By Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – 14 FEBRUARY 2022: The Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), Fa’amatuainu Suifua Lenata’i is seeking legal advice...

A repatriation flight arrives at Faleolo Airport.

Health3 years ago

272 Arriving Passengers Return Negative COVID 19 Test Results

APIA, SAMOA – 14 FEBRUARY: All 272 passengers who arrived from New Zealand last Saturday, 12 February 2022, were swabbed upon arrival, and all returned negative...

CEO of Lakapi Samoa, Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai.

Latest3 years ago

Manu Samoa 7s Players ‘Letter of Complaint’ deeply concerning

By Staff Reporters APIA, SAMOA – 13 FEBRUARY 2022: A Letter of Complaint by some Manu Samoa Sevens players currently in a holding camp in Dubai...

Savai’i Islands natural beauty - but no tourists.

Business3 years ago

Savai’i Tourism industry fighting to survive

By Talaia Mika SAVAII ISLAND – 13 FEBRUARY 2022: Two years on with the Covid-19 pandemic border closures, the Savaii tourism industry continues to struggle with...

Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

Health3 years ago

Tuilaepa for medical check in New Zealand

By Lagi Keresoma APIA, SAMOA – 13 FEBRUARY 2022: Former Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is in New Zealand for medical check. The 76 year old...