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Former PM supports HRPP claim against appointment of DDP Chairpersons

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 9 July 2026 - Former Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mataafa has filed an affidavit to support the Human Rights Protection Party’s claim against the Government on the appointment of the District Development Protect (DDP) chairpersons. HRPP counsel Rodney Harrison confirmed Fiame’s affidavit in court yesterday. Also confirmed is the application by the Fa’atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party as an intervenor in the case....

Former PM supports HRPP claim against appointment of DDP Chairpersons - Talamua Online By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 9 July 2026 – Former Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mataafa has filed an affidavit to support the Human Rights Protection Party’s claim against the Government on the appointment of the District Development Protect (DDP) chairpersons. HRPP counsel Rodney Harrison co...

Samoa Football Men’s Team to Compete in OFC-16 Championship

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA - 8 July 2026 - Samoa Football Under 16 Men's Team is set to compete in the Oceania Football Confederation Under-16 Men’s Championship in Papua New Guinea starting this Saturday. According to Samoa Football Federation, the selection was led by the Head Coach and Technical Director of the Samoa Football Association, Michael Martines and supported the Coaching Staff including Faapopo I’amafana, Pualele Lemana and Joseph Kapisi....

Samoa Football Men's Team to Compete in OFC-16 Championship - Talamua Online By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 8 July 2026 – Samoa Football Under 16 Men’s Team is set to compete in the Oceania Football Confederation Under-16 Men’s Championship in Papua New Guinea starting this Saturday. According to Samoa Football Federation, the selection was led by the Head Coach ...

M4C Life-Con Pacific 2026: Boosting Women’s Creativity & Women-led Businesses

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA - 7 July 2026 - The Events, Marketing & Distribution (EMD) and UN Women have officially announced their partnership through the Markets for Change (M4C) Project in Samoa. This will be a major highlight of the upcoming M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 2026, scheduled from 15 to 18 July. M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 2026 is well known in Samoa for showcasing Pacific creativity and talents....

M4C Life-Con Pacific 2026: Boosting Women’s Creativity & Women-led Businesses - Talamua Online By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 7 July 2026 – The Events, Marketing & Distribution (EMD) and UN Women have officially announced their partnership through the Markets for Change (M4C) Project in Samoa. This will be a major highlight of the upcoming M4C Life-Con Pacific Women’s Market Expo 20...

AG’s Office Move to Strike Out Lealailepule’s Appeal

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 7 July 2026 - The Office of the Attorney General has filed a motion to strike out the Faleata 3 Member of Parliament, Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi’s application for a judicial review of the District Court’s decision on the high-profile case that involved Prime Minister and 5 others that called for a new investigation into the unresolved 2021 hit and run case....

AG’s Office Move to Strike Out Lealailepule’s Appeal - Talamua Online By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, SAMOA – 7 July 2026 – The Office of the Attorney General has filed a motion to strike out the Faleata 3 Member of Parliament, Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi’s application for a judicial review of the District Court’s decision on the high-profile case that involved Prime Mi...

Acting PM and Finance Minister Hosts New ADB Regional Director

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA - 6 July 2026 - The Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, welcomed Ms. Azusa Sato, the newly appointed Regional Director of the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Sub-Regional Office in Suva, Fiji. Mulipola expressed her appreciation for ADB’s long-standing support and partnership with Samoa. According to the Ministry of Finance the meeting focused on Samoa’s main development goals, the current state of the economy, and how ADB can help support these areas....

Acting PM and Finance Minister Hosts New ADB Regional Director - Talamua Online By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 6 July 2026 – The Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mulipola Anarosa Ale Molioo, welcomed Ms. Azusa Sato, the newly appointed Regional Director of the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Sub-Regional Office in Suva, Fiji. Mulipola expressed her appr...

Australia Announces $19.2 Million Tala Support for Samoa

By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA - 6 July 2026 - The Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Will Robinson, has announced that Australia will provide an additional WST$19.2 million (AUD 10 million) in budget support to the Samoan government. The Australia High Commission clarified that the funds aim to help maintain essential services for Samoan communities during challenging times. It will support key services such as electricity, education, and healthcare, ensuring that these vital services continue to operate smoothly....

Australia Announces $19.2 Million Tala Support for Samoa - Talamua Online By Jeannie Penehuro/ Apia, SAMOA – 6 July 2026 – The Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Will Robinson, has announced that Australia will provide an additional WST$19.2 million (AUD 10 million) in budget support to the Samoan government. The Australia High Commission clarified that the ...