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The Minister overseeing the operations of Samoa Airways, Leatinu'u Wayne So'oialo has emphasised the urgent need to procure a new aircraft to replace one of the aging twin otters currently in service.In a recent interview with Radio Samoa, Leatinu'u highlighted the critical importance of prioriti...

Since the huge volcanic eruption in Tonga in 2022 last year, residents of Manono have been witnessing a strange phenomenon. During low tides, the sea goes out leaving the seabed dry similar to what happens before a tsunami.This has made residents uneasy as many have taken the precaution of moving...

An aging stencil artist hopes to keep the method of putting traditional artwork onto fabric alive by passing down skills and knowledge to the next generation.Paitu'utu'u Lago Faatasi, a 60-year-old artist and a mother of six hopes to revive a fading art style.Stencilling is a method of repeating ...

In our previous column, we presented evidence of the harmful effects of the excessive amount of protein that is usually part of the standard animal-based diet that most of our people now consume. In this column, we will focus on another harmful effect of an animal-based diet that typically includ...

Dear Editor,The leading article in your issue 28 February named me in person as receiving “the largest loan approved by the SNPF Board, with three of the borrowers being the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sheraton Samoa, and Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma. Of note is that the reporter decided to use the na...

CHICKEN ON ROADTrucks stocked with goods were seen leaving the docks in Apia on Tuesday morning. Maybe the driver of the truck carrying boxes of chicken was too happy that he left some on the road.FANSWhy are people treating a man charged for lying as a hero? There were people present at court ch...

The issue of the missing $150,000 should not be allowed to be swept under the carpet and if that is what the intent is, it says a lot about how accountable the people chosen to look after public funds are. An investigation needs to take place.In the latest development, the Member of Parliament fo...

Last week marked a significant milestone in my journey as a student at Church College Pesega. It was the moment I received the prestigious title of prefect. The weight of this responsibility didn't escape me; rather, it settled firmly on my shoulders, a reminder of the trust bestowed upon me by b...

Have you driven home after work, you follow one car and the next minute you’re seeing trash flying out like it’s no one’s business? First, it’s a Twisties wrapper and then a Coke can.Or you have been the culprit throwing the trash out? Forget the MNRE campaigns or any other NGO recycling and envi...

A 22-year-old has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for threatening a woman, who was 4 months pregnant, into engaging in sexual intercourse against her will.