Alexander Rheeney

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Samoa grabs world fishing championship spot

3 weeks ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Vaelei Von Dincklage

Samoa's Fu’a II emerged as overall champions for the Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) Pacific Island Series Gamefishing Tournament 2025 and secured a spot at the 2026 Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.
Premier boxing event set for month end

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Alexander Rheeney |Vaelei Von Dincklage

The Marist St Joseph’s Sports Club, through its Marist Boxing, will host the Marist Boxing "Rise Up" event, scheduled for Friday, 30 May 2025 at Don Bosco Hall, Alafua, a premier corporate showcase set to highlight the rising talent of local and regional amateur boxers. With more than 15 electrifying amateur bouts and a main corporate fight featuring representatives from Pago Pago Police, the evening promises a high-energy celebration of boxing skill, discipline, and community pride.
Emmanuel sets new records

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Vaelei Von Dincklage

Teenage weightlifter Emmanuel Palota Ulimasao has concluded his competition in Lima, Peru, by setting three new Oceania records at the IWF Junior and Youth Championship. The 18-year-old competed in the men's 96kg category. He is from Vaigaga and Pu'apu'a in Savaii, a gold medalist at the Oceania Championship in Melbourne last month. "I feel relieved with what I have achieved. I never thought I could do that, but here I am doing it. I started weightlifting about two years ago.
Only $300 deducted annually in SNPF medical scheme

Feb 28, 2025 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

The proposed Samoa National Provident Fund Medi-Insurance scheme will require contributors to pay $300 annually allowing it to kick off with $28 million if approved. It will still be compulsory but only for those who can afford the $300 annual contribution and the option of adding on dependents at $200 each annually. However, people with existing medical insurance do not need to be part of the scheme. The contributions equate to less than $1 a day.
Second vote of no confidence next week

Feb 28, 2025 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney

Members of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party are reaching out to the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) in hopes of garnering their support for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Ale Vena Ale, Member of Parliament for Faleata No.4, confirmed on Friday that he has approached certain members of the opposition party regarding the matter.
Special team searches for Lautiti

Feb 28, 2025 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

A special police team has been deployed to solely focus on capturing notorious prisoner Lautiti Tualima who fled the high-security Tanumalala prison over a month ago. The $5000 cash reward for information to anyone that has information on the whereabouts of the rapist attracted few leads that police were unable to substantiate.
Shooter banished from village

Jul 24, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Vaelei Von Dincklage

Home / Samoa / By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 25 July 2024, 8:00AM The Faasito-uta village council has banished Pokati Tu'u for allegedly killing a senior police officer and his ex-wife's partner in a brutal shooting incident that has shocked the nation. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber.
Archbishop at youth meet in first public appearance

Jul 24, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

The new Archbishop for the Catholic Church in Samoa Father Mosese Vitolio Tui's presence at the opening of the Aso Tupulaga Samoa (A.T.S.) at Leauvaa on Wednesday, marked an auspicious start for the conference. Fr. Mosese will be ordained as the Archbishop next month. He arrived on Monday and was welcomed by students of Don Bosco Technical College where he was a principal and a teacher at the Faleolo International Airport.
Dengue cases still high

May 3, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

The Ministry of Health has reported that the dengue-like illness case count remains high with twice the average number of cases seen in the previous two weeks. The latest number was released in a Syndromic Surveillance Report from 22 April to 28 April prepared by the National Health Surveillance. According to the report a total of 61 cases were reported for the last week with the moving average of 39 and 78 as the threshold.
Crack down on corrupt biz deals

May 3, 2024 | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Anetone Sagaga |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Talaia Mika

Home / Samoa / By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 04 May 2024, 12:00PM The Government is cracking down on illegal business deals made by locals and foreigners to operate trades reserved for Samoan citizens only. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber.