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What in the world is the cabinet thinking by proposing to build a house for the Speaker of the House? This is yet another example of the government wanting to spend money unnecessarily and only to benefit another party member. This money is better spent elsewhere.From the onset, this proposal by ...

GRASS CUTTINGIt must have been national grass-cutting day. According to a traveller on his way from Apia to the South Coast, almost every village was busy trimming the grass. The rain has sped up growth.HOLES AND HOLESPotholes are not just near the town but there have been reports of big ones cau...

The Solomon Islands and New Zealand will face off in the Final of the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament – Oceania Qualifier at Football Federation Samoa (FFS) Stadium in Apia on Monday evening. The two sides have led strong campaigns throughout ...

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The Cabinet has yet to explain its decision to instruct the overseas-based audit firm to re-examine 'only' 13 projects from the extensive list initially earmarked for scrutiny under the forensic audit initiative. It is also unknown how the remaining $304k will be used from the $1 million tala all...

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The Solomon Islands have achieved their target at the OFC Women's Olympic qualifier tournament in Apia by claiming a final spot.

Resign. That is what former Associate Minister of Police and M.P. for Salega No.1, Fepuleai Faimata Sua should do. Even if he is innocent until proven guilty, this would be a dignified and honourable step on his part to show that his constituency expects a high standard of behaviour on his part.H...

Tonga’s Veitongo FC defeated the Vaiala Tonga team from American Samoa (13-0) today, 17 February, in a slippery soccer match at Teufaiva Stadium, after heavy rain. Tonga Football is hosting an Oceania Football Tournament, kicking off today, with teams from Samoa, American Samoa and Cook Islands taking part.

A Samoan woman will return home to become the nation's first local audiologist setting a precedent. She is currently studying at the University of Queensland finishing her Master of Audiology Studies.Audiologists are healthcare professionals who diagnose, manage, and treat hearing, balance, or ea...