H.R.P.P. drops 39 candidates for snap election

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Shark, turtle protection key to marine conservation initiative

The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (S.P.R.E.P.) is leading an initiative enabling government ministries and Non-Governmental-organisations to collaborate on minimising interactions with, and ultimately, death of ecologically and culturally important species such as sharks and turtles in the tuna long-line fishing industry.

By Adel Fruean 12/06/2021

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Tuilaepa’s refusal to concede “pure politics”: expert

Caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi’s refusal to cede to Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mataafa is “pure politics” says Dr. Anna Powles, an expert in defence and security studies.

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Two months on, no arrest over Vaitele hit-and-run

Two months after an 18-year-old boy was left for dead on the side of the road after a hit-and-run incident Police are still yet to make any arrests or provide updates on the status of their investigations.

By Joyetter Feagaimaali'i 11/06/2021