The children of one of the two victims of the Malifa bus crash say they've found peace and forgiveness in the memories and life lessons their late father imparted to them.The late Faiisealofa Asaasa, 69, of Poutasi Falealili was laid to rest on Monday, following the arrival of some more of his ch...
The driver of the bus that crashed in Malifa early this month, causing the death of two passengers and injuring over 30 others, has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges.Laumoso'oi bus driver, Togamataimoana Vaea, 35, of Siumu entered a not-guilty plea to 37 charges through his lawyer Alex Su’a ...
Over 800 seasonal workers under the Falealili seasonal work programme donated SAT$9,000 in cash and kind to three local non-profit organisations.The donation marks the first time this is being done under the programme, according to the programme's founder, Tuatagaloa Joe Annandale who emphasised ...
White Sunday, a national day of festivities dedicated to the children, is now upon us with thousands of young boys and girls in their best attire joining families and loved ones in worship to mark the day.Celebrated on the second Sunday of October every year, the Lotu Tamaiti [children’s church s...
A search and rescue operation by the Fire and Service Emergency Authority and Samoa Police to find the body of a 22-year-old man from Poutasi Falealili, who went missing at sea on Friday night has been called off. This was confirmed by the Police Commissioner, Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo in respons...
Tina Luafalealo is still nursing her injuries at the national hospital, which were sustained during the fatal Malifa bus crash last Monday that claimed a life and led to multiple passengers getting injured. A mother to two toddlers aged 2 and 3, she is gutted that she has to spend White Sunday at...
The family of an elderly man who died in the Malifa bus crash is seeking the public's help for the return of their father’s bag, which had valuable personal items and was stolen after the accident. Faiisealofa Asaasa, 69, of Poutasi Falealili died on Monday night after succumbing to his injuries....
There were chaotic scenes at Malifa on Monday morning when a public transport bus with over 30 passengers flipped over and landed on its roof after the driver lost control when driving downhill from Papauta.Most of the passengers on the Falealili bus were treated at the Tupua Tamasese Meaole Nati...