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Are we really making merit-based appointments for top jobs?

By The Editorial Board • 13 December 2025, 9:00PM

Most of Samoa has been left dazed, thinking about how a person best suited for the top role at the Ministry of Health is not chosen. The latest appointment is a statement from the government that the best-qualified person may not always get the role.

By The Editorial Board • 13 December 2025, 9:00PM

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Are we really making merit-based appointments for top jobs?

Are we really making merit-based appointments for top jobs?

Most of Samoa has been left dazed, thinking about how a person best suited for the...

By The Editorial Board • 13 December 2025, 9:00PM

For those about to vote

For those about to vote

Pre-polling took place for the Safata No.1 and Vaisigano No.2 by-elections on Wedn...

By The Editorial Board • 25 February 2026, 9:00PM

Take the blood drive to the people

Take the blood drive to the people

The national blood bank needs to get mobile. If people are not coming to donate bl...

By The Editorial Board • 03 March 2026, 9:00PM

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