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By Mariner Fagaiava-Muller The iconic Samoan brewery which opened in 1978, will close its doors and relocate to Fiji in October. In a statement to TheCoconetTV, Vailima’s Suva-based parent company Paradise Beverages said it explored every avenue to retain operation in Samoa but none were commercially viable. “We want to keep the Vailima brand alive by moving production to Fiji using the same traditional methods and ingredients,” the statement read.

A shareholder of Samoa Breweries Ltd wants the Samoan government to step in to keep Vailima beer in Samoa.

By Mariner Fagaiava-Muller The iconic Samoan brewery which opened in 1978, will close its doors and relocate to Fiji in October. In a statement to TheCoconetTV, Vailima’s Suva-based parent company Paradise Beverages said it explored every avenue to retain operation in Samoa but none were commercially viable. “We want to keep the Vailima brand alive by moving production to Fiji using the same traditional methods and ingredients,” the statement read.

Photo: RNZI/Sally Round A former Customs Officer in Samoa fights drugs charges A former Customs Officer in Samoa has pleaded not guilty to one charge of illegal importation of drugs, namely methamphetamine. TV1 Samoa reported the charge stems from a shipment addressed to Pueleo Sefululua Peseta which was intercepted by Customs and police officers at Apia wharf earlier this month. The matter has been referred to the District Court. Peseta has been bailed to reappear in court on 17 June. New judg...

Timoci Vula Image: PBF Prominent local beverages company Paradise Beverages (PBF) has renewed its focus in Samoa on producing high quality local beer. In its market announcement issued by the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE), it stated that from early next year, Coca-Cola trademark beverages produced by PBF’s Samoan subsidiary (Samoa Breweries Limited) would be imported into Samoa from Fiji and New Zealand. It stated that this would allow Samoa Breweries to focus on brewing and growing the...