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“National Hospital’s services saw a 102 per cent increase in fees – meaning people needing the hospital will now pay twice as much...”

Leader of the Opposition Palusalue Faapo II is advising government to “stop being so defensive” and admit that there is a “crisis” in tourism.Leader of the Opposition Palusalue Faapo II is advising government to “stop being so defensive” and admit that there is a “crisis” in tourism.

Minister of Finance, Faumuina Tiatia Liuga has defended his pursuit of funding for a new $128 million 15 storey building – and his taking of a trip to China paid by a company that’s likely to be awarded the contract for the project.

Samoa 39-10 Italy

Nelspruit - Manu Samoa set up a mouth-watering clash with the Springboks as they blew Italy away, 39-10, in a one-sided match at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, South Africa this morning.  

Two decades ago, members of the region’s only environmental programme had to wait until their secretaries went home to use the two computers – one each in English and French

Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi made a mistake.

So says Mr. George Hadley, of Vaiala, whose name was among a list of “crooked investors” the Prime Minister detailed during an interview with media last week.

Too quick. Too powerful.

Joseph Parker delivered spectacular confirmation he is, indeed, the future of New Zealand boxing by knocking out Francois Botha in the second round tonight.

One generator working at $91.2 million Fiaga Station

A $91.2 million electricity project described by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi as “one” in “every thirty years” failed to prevent a total blackout on Upolu and Manono-tai islands on Tuesday night.

Three men have been charged and taken into custody in relation to the death of a matai from Salelavalu last week. They will appear in the Supreme Court next month.

The private sector might be regarded as the engine of economic growth but you wouldn't know it looking at this year’s budget, announced by the Minister of Finance, Faumuina Tiatia Liuga, last month.