samoa

Youth unemployment doubles; dropout rates increase

A high dropout rate in secondary school remains a significant challenge despite Samoa now enjoying a higher than average attainment of education in the Pacific region, the Samoa Bureau of Statistics (S.B.S.) has reported.

By Soli Wilson 19/01/2021

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M.P. travels to N.Z. for medical check

The M.P. of Lefaga and Falease’ela, Toleafoa Ken Poutoa, is currently in New Zealand for a medical checkup and hopes to return home before April’s general election.

By Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong 20/01/2021

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Staff “attitude problems” behind resignations: A.G.

Lawyers that have resigned from the Attorney General’s office have “attitude problems” and cannot “handle the standards of work ethics” set up by Attorney General, Savalenoa Mareva Betham-Annandale.

By Joyetter Feagaimaali'i 18/01/2021