Political Comment : By-elections: the price of democracy and justice
The latest Court decision on the Vaimauga 3 by-election petitions is yet another step in Samoa’s growth as a democracy.…
POLITICAL COMMENT : When An Appeal Is Backed By Empty Words And Spiteful Actions
“What he refuses to accept is that the Opposition members represent the thousands of Samoans who witness the FAST Party’s…
POLITICAL VIEWPOINT
Government Treasury and Commercial Banks Are Not Personal Piggy Banks This week, we read reports that all our four commercial…
Political Viewpoint : Our 2026 Honours List
I join the rest of the country in congratulating the 33 Samoans who received Honours Awards at a special ceremony…
Political Comment : Justice and the Oath of Death
Last Thursday, the nation watched on national television as Honourabe Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi invited Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt that…
POLITICAL VIEWPOINT
Based on the reported costs of the last two by-elections, Samoa taxpayers can expect to pay $480,000 tālā for four…
OPINION : FAST Education: Nothing Adds Up
Earlier this year, it was reported that a majority of Sāmoan students did not pass their national examinations. English and…
OPINION : Misplaced Priorities at a Critical Time
This week, many schools have spoken out about the delayed release of the Government Grant, which should have been disbursed…