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Toa Samoa star Brian To’o has been urged to return to his family’s village of Leauva’a after the Rugby League World Cup to reconnect with relatives and visit his grandfather’s grave.
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Samoa's rugby turmoil dominated Parliament on Wednesday as a member of parliament called for barriers to keep serving politicians out of the sport’s administration, with Lakapi Samoa chairman and member of parliament for Faasaleleaga No.3 Namulauulu Sami Leota agreeing. buff.ly/DrHEKUx
He told Parliament that the Attorney General contacted an overseas medical team so examinations could be carried out promptly.
“All those arrangements were completed, and our Government sent them overseas free of charge, because we recognise that they were visitors who had come to see our country,” Fesoali said. buff.ly/3rRGDBM
The latest figures also show Government revenue declining for the second consecutive year, while public debt stands at $690.8 million. buff.ly/yvb03FN
Mexican influencer Suave Garcia returned to Samoa to celebrate his 21st birthday with the people who made him feel at home, sharing his love for Samoan culture, warm hospitality and his favourite dish, oka with chips. buff.ly/gaxwjML
Ten men were taken into custody following a drug raid in Vaitele on Tuesday, 27 October, during which a 14-year-old schoolgirl was also found at the site.
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Police are appealing for help in locating 10-year-old Iosefa Amosa, who has been missing since Oct. 19. buff.ly/O3tNjbe
Samoa’s U15 national football team finished its pool matches without scoring a goal and will face Papua New Guinea tonight at 7pm as it continues its campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
A man who pointed a gun at people in two separate road rage incidents has been sentenced to time served and placed under probation supervision for nine months. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
The principal of Lepea Primary School has denied claims that the school will not hold its end-of-year prize-giving ceremony, saying the matter has not yet been discussed as the school focuses on examinations. buff.ly/H2zORSi
Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has said two pathologists brought to Samoa through Attorney General Mauga Precious Chang’s connections cost the Government “no money,” apart from accommodation and allowances. buff.ly/xBTezmY
Samoa is just months away from another school year, yet thousands of people are still waiting for the $150 back-to-school assistance promised by the Government at the beginning of this year. buff.ly/W7XKbb8
Tongan students living in Samoa are preparing to cheer on their home country when Tonga faces Toa Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup this week, but their ties to both nations have left them with mixed feelings. buff.ly/RmNhwtG
A man found with methamphetamine and a smoking pipe in an Apia hotel room has been sentenced to time served after spending nine months and 10 days in custody. buff.ly/awITASB
Residents said delays in boat deliveries had affected the availability of basic necessities, while interruptions to water supplies had forced some families to collect water from neighbouring households. buff.ly/2AFVGL8
A new mobile clinic funded by Japan will help the National Kidney Foundation of Samoa deliver kidney screenings to about 3,725 people annually. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
“My disappointment is not simply about losing a coaching position. It is about no longer being able to finish a journey that I had committed so much of myself to, alongside a group of athletes I care deeply about," she told the Samoa Observer.
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Despite the results not going their way, head coach Urrea said the growth in the players’ composure, tactical understanding, and belief under intense pressure was clear to see.
“We are immensely proud of how these young women represented Samoa with heart, pride, and unwavering spirit," he told the Samoa Observer. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
