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Every child needs to receive the promised education assistance

By The Editorial Board • 10 February 2026, 9:00PM

When the government announced that $32.25 million from district grants would go to all Samoans, from infants to adults, as education assistance, no conditions were set. Sadly, districts that are unhappy with the appointment of chairmen for their district council have been told that this money is not for you.

By The Editorial Board • 10 February 2026, 9:00PM

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Every child needs to receive the promised education assistance

Every child needs to receive the promised education assistance

When the government announced that $32.25 million from district grants would go to...

By The Editorial Board • 10 February 2026, 9:00PM

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