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Traps hunt mongoose at Aleipata |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 15:46 |
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Thirty traps from New Zealand have been used in Samoa to capture at least one mongoose said to be in the villages of Satitoa and Malaela.
Both villages are in Aleipata, one of the worst affected areas in last year’s tsunami.
The division of conservation at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, says the traps were brought from New Zealand when efforts by villagers and the ministry were unsuccessful.
The villagers saw the animal some weeks after the tsunami. |
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Written by Jasmine Netzler-Iose
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Monday, 08 February 2010 15:45 |
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The parents of the Vailele boy electrocuted last month want to know what has become of their complaint against the Electric Power Corporation (EPC).
The boy’s father, Folasi Moe said he talked with police and was told they are handling it.
“As I said before we don’t blame anyone but consider what happened as a lesson not only for EPC but people and their responsibilities,” Mr Moe said.
“At the moment, we have no idea where we are with the case.”
Mr Moe said they plan to take the matter to court but have yet to speak with a lawyer. |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:55 |
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The free education scheme is discriminatory and violates the Constitution, a prominent lawyer said.
Maposua Solomona Toa’iloa, the President of The People’s Party, said government’s decision to exclude private schools is discrimination.
It breaches the Constitution which states, “equal treatment under the law,” Maposua told the Samoa Observer.
It wouldn’t have been so bad if only government primary schools received the aid, he said.
But church schools, which are private schools, get fee aid under Samoa School Fees Grant Scheme (SSFGS), he said. |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 15:43 |
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When Polynesians from all over the country get together, you know its going to be a party.
For the weekend of Friday 12 February to Sunday 14 February, Las Vegas company, StylePasifika will transform the Greek Isles Hotel and Casino into the Pacific Isles Hotel and casino.
The event will coincide with the weekend of the 2010 USA Sevens Rugby Tournament. As the Official Hotel Headquarters for fans of the Samoa, Fijin and New Zealand national teams, StylePasifika will provide a weekend long worth of both Vegas style and Polynesian style entertainment. |
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Victor Vito’s work in Samoa recognised |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:54 |
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Rugby star Victor Vito’s work to combat domestic violence in Samoa has earned him a pat on the back and a certificate from the New Zealand police.
Yesterday, Vito accepted a certificate of appreciation from the Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad, on behalf of his Wellington Lions teammates.
The players were commended by Mr Broad for their participation in a domestic violence campaign during a visit to Samoa last year.
Ten members of the Hurricanes and Lions teams visited Samoa for personal development training in November.
While here, they supported the NZAid Pacific Prevention of Domestic Violence Programme (PPDVP), taking the message “Break the Silence, End the Violence” into villages and schools throughout the country. |
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