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Vaaelua applied for chair role, PM said he did not

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 19 January 2026, 8:30PM

It has been revealed that Fa'asalele'aga No.2 member of parliament Vaaelua Senetenari Samau had applied for the district council chairman's role, unlike what was claimed by Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in an earlier press conference.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 19 January 2026, 8:30PM

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Court to use sworn affidavits for Falealili petition

Court to use sworn affidavits for Falealili petition

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By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 19 January 2026, 7:00PM

Vaaelua applied for chair role, PM said he did not

Vaaelua applied for chair role, PM said he did not

It has been revealed that Fa'asalele'aga No.2 member of parliament Vaaelua Seneten...

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 19 January 2026, 8:30PM

Woman in labour forced to climb hospital stairs

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By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai • 19 January 2026, 5:30PM

Two cops suspended for leaking information

Two cops suspended for leaking information

Two more police officers have been suspended for allegedly leaking information to ...

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 19 January 2026, 7:30PM

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