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It appears that people will have to wait for a few more days for basic goods such as chicken and sugar as the Pacific Forum Line ship Matai has been delayed again.Instead of arriving on 24 February, it is expected to arrive on Sunday 25 February and because of a cruise ship that is scheduled to a...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The district of Faleata No.3 is distributing $500 tala vouchers so voters can either buy farming implements or furniture for their house but most say they were not aware of the vouchers given under the latest disbursement from the $1 million grant. Faleata No.3 is currently rolling out the second...

The Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O.) for the Ministry of Education, Aeau Chris Hazelman explained that the ministry can accept people without teaching qualifications as long as they go through the vetting process with the Public Service Commission (P.S.C.).In an interview with the Samoa Observer,...

Nothing is going to stop Falaniko Viane from reaching for the stars and living his life to the fullest, not even a physical disability where his right leg is shorter than his left.Many would not believe that this 11-year-old boy from Samusu is one of the best athletes in his school. He plays rugb...

A lack of funding support has not has not dampened the spirits of the Triathlon Samoa athletes preparing for the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships in Napier on Sunday.

Ah Liki Wholesale, one of the biggest food importer, took to social media to apologise for "temporary shortage" of food items due to a delay in the arrival of a shipping vessel.

Ah Liki Wholesale, one of the biggest food importer, took to social media to apologise for "temporary shortage" of food items due to a delay in the arrival of a shipping vessel.

The Minister of Education, Seuula Ioane Tua'au has confirmed that the Ministry of Education has declined a proposal from the school committee and member of parliament for Sagaga No.2, Maulolo Tavita Amosa to terminate the principal of Sagaga College.In an interview with the Samoa Observer, Seuula...

Families are becoming impoverished due to the increasingly high cost of living people currently face and the scarcity of basic goods like sugar, chicken and other food items which are essential components to everyday lives in Samoa.The chicken and sugar shortage does not just affect businesses, b...