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It has been over a week since multiple teams from Samoa’s Ministry of Health (MOH) began the mass administration of drugs in all of Samoa’s islands. The exercise targeted members of the public, in a bid to fight off the risks of lymphatic filariasis infection, which local authorities warned conti...
It has been a big week for Samoa’s tourism sector with hundreds of visitors in town for the week-long Teuila Festival, no doubt, pumping in thousands of tala into the local economy. Last month the International Va'a Federation (IVF) World Distance Championship hosted by Samoa, based on estimates ...
Last Friday the Office of Electoral Commission (OEC) closed the nomination period and in the process confirmed the candidacy of eight individuals who will contest next month’s three by-elections.The entry of a new political party, Constitution Democracy Republic Party has created a buzz among pun...
It is great to see the Office of the Electoral Commission progressing with moves to set up an upgraded e-roll biometric system in preparation for electronic voting. The introduction of electronic voting in Samoa’s next general election in 2026 would mark the next evolutionary phase of our voting ...
Last Monday the Government reopened the SAT$2.6 million Fagali’i Airport, primarily for light aircraft flights from American Samoa, and four years after the former Administration decided to close it.Government leaders, representatives of the business community, the diplomatic corps and Fagali’i v...