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Begging is criminal, incidents of asking for money highlighted

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 19 December 2025, 9:00AM

Begging for money is a crime, which is punishable by a jail term, clarified Acting Police Commissioner, Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, as more stories of individuals begging and scamming people by using stories about family connections and personal tragedies to solicit money have surfaced.

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 19 December 2025, 9:00AM

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Begging is criminal, incidents of asking for money highlighted

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By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 19 December 2025, 9:00AM

Police welcome increased pay

Police welcome increased pay

Police officers all over the country are rejoicing as their pay increment has take...

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 18 December 2025, 9:00PM

PM tells opposition to baptise their leader

PM tells opposition to baptise their leader

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has called on the opposition part...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 17 December 2025, 9:00PM

A chance for legal advocacy: Taulesulu admitted to the bar

A chance for legal advocacy: Taulesulu admitted to the bar

Taulesulu Olevia Yandall-Westerlund's admission to the legal bar is not just a ret...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 18 December 2025, 7:00PM

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