Govt. role in appointment of women's representative criticised

samoa

Interisland rush worries F.A.S.T. chair

Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi chairman Laauli Leautea Schmidt wants more options for inter-island voting in the next election, saying it is not fair to force constituents to travel in order to vote in their home village.

By Sapeer Mayron 13/04/2021

samoa

Laga'aia conquers in Palauli No. 3 race

A 66-year-old farmer of Fa'ala Palauli and Laga'aia Tiaituau Tufuga has emerged as the leading candidate for the Palauli No.3 seat, according to Office of Electoral Commission preliminary results.

By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi 14/04/2021

samoa

Ex-teacher stands trial for alleged rape on student

A former teacher from St. Paul VI College stood trial on Wednesday to answer to allegations of rape on a student from the same school last year.

By Lanuola Tusani Tupufia - Ah Tong 14/04/2021