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Opetaia in SAT$2.9 million lawsuit
Samoa

Opetaia in SAT$2.9 million lawsuit

29 March 2023, 7:00PM

Crown Princess to return to Apia
Samoa

Crown Princess to return to Apia

29 March 2023, 12:44PM

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Grandfather elated at Sua'ali'i's rugby deal
Samoa
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Grandfather elated at Sua'ali'i's rugby deal

The grandfather of Toa Samoa star, Anavaotaua Joseph Sua'ali'i has heaped praise on his grandson, for signing a record AUD$1.6 million (SAT$2.9 million) contract with Rugby Australia.

By Matauaina Isaako • 28 March 2023, 11:20PM

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Oxford V.C. points out Fata's success

Samoa's Consular General to American Samoa, Fata Brian Kaio was recently singled out by one of Britain's top academics at a graduation ceremony where the Samoan diplomat was among those who graduated.

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By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi • 29 March 2023, 7:00AM

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Oxford V.C. points out Fata's success
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'Inspector' Flynn loves retirement
Samoa

'Inspector' Flynn loves retirement

28 March 2023, 11:50PM

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Cinema looks at May re-opening
Samoa

Cinema looks at May re-opening

28 March 2023, 10:20PM

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Former Bluesky boss is new E.P.C. Chairman
Samoa

Former Bluesky boss is new E.P.C. Chairman

28 March 2023, 7:40PM

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Airline yet to settle $2 million debt
Samoa

Airline yet to settle $2 million debt

28 March 2023, 9:09PM

Sport

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Opetaia named Gold Coast Sports Star 2023

A 27-year-old son of Samoa and IBF World Cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia has been awarded the Gold Coast Sports Star of the Year.

By Talaia Mika • 29 March 2023, 10:00AM

Opetaia named Gold Coast Sports Star 2023
'Team Up' Program extended for two years
Sports

'Team Up' Program extended for two years

23 March 2023, 6:00PM

Yacht Club host Sailing Open Day
Sports

Yacht Club host Sailing Open Day

26 March 2023, 8:00AM

Triathletes weather the rain to achieve milestones : Manager
Sports

Triathletes weather the rain to achieve milestones : Manager

28 March 2023, 11:00AM

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Opeloge aims at Olympics after record breaking performance
Sports

Opeloge aims at Olympics after record breaking performance

27 March 2023, 8:30PM

Editorial

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Revisit case to identify factors behind delay

Editorial | The fact the matter has been in Court for that long calls into question the counsels’ professionalism and their desire to conclude the case.

By The Editorial Board • 29 March 2023, 6:00AM

Revisit case to identify factors behind delay
Making road safety a priority
Editorial

Making road safety a priority

25 March 2023, 6:00AM

Lepa petitioners sent letter to wrong address
Editorial

Lepa petitioners sent letter to wrong address

26 March 2023, 6:00AM

Samoa needs to address mental health
Editorial

Samoa needs to address mental health

27 March 2023, 6:00AM

Use of local medical expertise smart move
Editorial

Use of local medical expertise smart move

28 March 2023, 6:00AM

Street Talk

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Mixed reaction on push for buses to finish late

Street Talk | Reporter Gutu Faasau and Photographer Piui Simi talk to members of the public on whether public bus services should continue after 5pm for those who work and finish late.

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By Gutu Faasau • 24 February 2023, 8:00AM

Mixed reaction on push for buses to finish late
Should the TOA Samoa visit Samoa?
Street Talk

Should the TOA Samoa visit Samoa?

22 November 2022, 10:00AM

Street Talk -How can Samoa stop relying on imported foods?
Street Talk

Street Talk -How can Samoa stop relying on imported foods?

02 December 2022, 4:00AM

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Let's clean and prepare for Toa Samoa
Street Talk

Let's clean and prepare for Toa Samoa

13 December 2022, 4:30AM

Public tell of their 'best Christmas present'
Street Talk

Public tell of their 'best Christmas present'

18 December 2022, 2:00PM

Op-Ed

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AUKUS: The pillars of Hercules

AUKUS is Herculean in scale, complexity, and concept. But rather than connecting the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, as Hercules did, it unites the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific in one of the most ambitious and demanding endeavours I have seen in my life, for Australia to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

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By Peter Tesch • 18 March 2023, 1:00PM

AUKUS: The pillars of Hercules
A first for Australia, and First Nations Australians
Op-Ed

A first for Australia, and First Nations Australians

13 March 2023, 1:00PM

Fictitious commodities: the forest carbon market in PNG
Op-Ed

Fictitious commodities: the forest carbon market in PNG

13 March 2023, 12:00PM

Say NO to Bullying
Op-Ed

Say NO to Bullying

13 March 2023, 7:00AM

Is the sun setting on the era of Bainimarama and FijiFirst?
Op-Ed

Is the sun setting on the era of Bainimarama and FijiFirst?

18 March 2023, 12:00PM

Contributors

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Are you easily distracted?

When was the last time you were in a meeting and you totally forgot someone’s name. It’s on the tip of your tongue but you just can’t say it.

By Enid Westerlund • 16 March 2023, 11:00AM

Are you easily distracted?
Pacific Islands Forum Statement for the sixty -seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Contributors

Pacific Islands Forum Statement for the sixty -seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women

08 March 2023, 11:00AM

Gender Equality in the Digital Age: Women’s Organisations in Samoa Benefit from Digitisation
Contributors

Gender Equality in the Digital Age: Women’s Organisations in Samoa Benefit from Digitisation

08 March 2023, 10:00AM

Bank opens ATM at Laulii
Contributors

Bank opens ATM at Laulii

09 March 2023, 11:00AM

Fisheries By-Catch Main Threat To Whales And Dolphins In The Pacific
Contributors

Fisheries By-Catch Main Threat To Whales And Dolphins In The Pacific

13 March 2023, 11:00AM

Letters to the Editor

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H.R.P.P. writes to the Commonwealth

This week, I have chosen to publish in full our written communications to the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, copied to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and Inter-Parliamentary Union for the information of our HRPP Supporters.

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20 March 2023, 9:00AM

H.R.P.P. writes to the Commonwealth
A “harmony agreement” is a core tradition for maintaining peace in our peaceful Samoa
Letters to the Editor

A “harmony agreement” is a core tradition for maintaining peace in our peaceful Samoa

19 February 2023, 8:00AM

Headline article titled “Negative growth continues for jobs
Letters to the Editor

Headline article titled “Negative growth continues for jobs

22 February 2023, 12:00PM

Suspension of the R.S.E. means denying people food
Letters to the Editor

Suspension of the R.S.E. means denying people food

25 February 2023, 12:12PM

Public Interest over Personal Interest
Letters to the Editor
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Public Interest over Personal Interest

06 March 2023, 8:00AM

Between the Lines

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Between The Lines

From a local TV station second guessing its viewers, to a seasoned politician's accusations of bias aimed at the local daily, it is all happening in sleepy Samoa.

23 March 2023, 6:30AM

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Where are the boots?
Between the lines

Where are the boots?

13 February 2019, 12:00AM

BETWEEN THE LINES
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BETWEEN THE LINES

26 May 2022, 10:20AM

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Between the lines

Between the Lines

16 March 2023, 6:30AM

Between the Lines
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Between the Lines

19 March 2023, 7:00AM

Columns

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Great East-Japan earthquake, tsunami remembered

Opinion | The programme aims to foster leaders and equip them with skills that will contribute to creating inclusive and resilient societies.

By Maria K. SangYum • 19 March 2023, 3:00PM

Great East-Japan earthquake, tsunami remembered
Pacific Islands can benefit from an India-Australia partnership
Columns

Pacific Islands can benefit from an India-Australia partnership

17 March 2023, 12:00PM

Use of alternative cancer treatment increasing
Columns

Use of alternative cancer treatment increasing

19 March 2023, 12:00PM

Are Plyometric exercises for you?
Columns

Are Plyometric exercises for you?

19 March 2023, 1:00PM

Asia Foundation and Samoa's first Book Lab
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Asia Foundation and Samoa's first Book Lab

19 March 2023, 2:00PM

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