MP calls for compulsory votes

All voters should be made to vote by law, an MP told parliament this week.
During debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill 2010, the MP for Gagaemauga No.2, Levaopolo Talatonu, said all voters had to cast their votes.

He said if registration is compulsory, so should voting be.
“There is a law to charge anyone who does not vote but the problem is, it’s not enforced,” Levaopolo said.

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Laga’aia: King of the kids PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 September 2010 18:25

by Amy Edwards

As the proud father of eight children, actor Jay Laga’aia is never lacking inspiration.When he is not juggling roles on Australian TV’s Home and Away, Play School and filming the third series of the ABC series Bed of Roses, Laga’aia is making music for his kids.

He has released his second children’s album, I Can Play Anything.
‘‘I collect them, stamps just weren’t doing it for me,’’ Laga’aia joked to The Word on having so many children.

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Reviving the art of weaving PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:30

by Charlina Tone

The art of weaving a traditional Samoan fine mat or ie toga has changed over the years, and as a result the authenticity and eye catching quality of the ie toga has diminished.

Frances Cresantia Koya, a lecturer in education and acting director of the University of the South Pacific said there are now plans to revive the traditional methods.

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Baby Miracle turns 3 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:42

A very special baby born at the village of Falelatai marked her third birthday yesterday.
Known to Samoa as the baby of hope or Baby Miracle, Tina Nanai was, born on September 1, 2007.

Baby Miracle came into this world with multiple challenges, including a severely dislocated hip, a bilateral cleft palate and lip.

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Church to open taxi stand PDF Print E-mail
Written by Joseph Stowers   

A pastor plans to open his new service to the public tomorrow.
Named “Triple Seven Taxi Stand” it is on land owned by the Worship Centre Church.

Pastor Viliamu Mafo’e, wasn’t available for comment yesterday, stating that he was at a retreat and will be back today.

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