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2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Faith Leapai

Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese said the judiciary is looking at merging the Supreme Court with the Land and Titles Court and appointing more judges. He made the remarks as the Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration started its year of work through a special prayer service just like every yearLed by Father Mikaele Mataafa of the Mulivai Catholic Church, he encouraged the ministry to keep in mind that working together as a family is the key to a blessed year of work.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Faith Leapai

Home / Samoa / By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi •   26 January 2025, 12:00PM The recent removal of a framed picture of Jesus Christ from the walls of the Samoan Parliament has sparked a debate. Member of parliament for Siumu, Tuuu Anasi’i Leota expressed disappointment over the decision. 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.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Faith Leapai

Home / Samoa / By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi •   26 January 2025, 11:00AM Former Minister for the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development (M.W.C.S.D.), Mulipola Anarosa Ale-Molio'o expressed disappointment with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa’s leadership and decision-making process after being terminated from her ministerial portfolio. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Faith Leapai

A 46-year-old man from Siusega is in police custody following a tense and frightening confrontation with law enforcement on Friday afternoon, during which he shot at three police officers, injuring one. The man has been formally charged with multiple offences, including attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and armed with a dangerous weapon, among other potential charges.

Jan 18, 2025 | samoaobserver.ws | Faith Leapai |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

The fishing ban placed on villages in the Safata district following the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui in October has been eased bringing some relief to people whose livelihoods depend on fishing. The restriction was placed after diesel was found in samples collected by the government from the villages next to the site where the ship had sunk. Villagers had also found that the fish they had caught was covered in fuel.