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10/06/2021

Aua nei galo ole itulau lenei ua mo news ile tatou gagana Samoa.

08/06/2021

Otootoga o tala o mea o tutupu

20/05/2021

Ministry welcomes the arrival of Chinese Agriculture Experts and Engineers

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) and the Samoa – China Agricultural Technical Aid Project (SCAPTAP) welcomed 12 Chinese agricultural experts and civil works engineers on Monday 17 May in a ceremony held at the SCATAP demonstration Farm in Nu’u.

The Chinese Agricultural Expert team arrived on 29 April and were released from quarantine on 13 May after completing their quarantine to begin work on Phase 5 of the SCATAP project. They were officially welcomed by the Caretaker Minister Hon Lopao’o Natanielu Mu’a and H.E Ambassador Chao Xiaoliang as well as the Management team from the Ministry.

SCATAP Phase V aims to increase the technical level and production capacity of vegetables, citrus and broilers in Samoa which will be achieved by strengthening agricultural extensions, building agricultural facilities, providing agricultural machineries and carrying out agricultural training.
In his keynote address, H.E Ambassador Chao Xiaoliang welcomed the new team of Agriculture Experts and encouraged them to build on the successes of the last 4 phases since the SCAPTAP project which was established in 2010 and has benefited more than 10,000 people.

“Since 2010, the Chinese Government has dispatched 40 Chinese agricultural experts to work in Samoa. Large quantity of China Aided resources such as tunnel houses, seeds and machineries were directly allocated to model farmers” said Ambassador Xiaoliang. “Many agricultural technical packages were tailored for the farmers’ needs in Samoa and agricultural training has benefited more than 10,000 people.

“I am happy to announce the SCATAP Phase V has started implementation at full speed. Some project goods have arrived in Samoa and many are on the way. The affiliated civil works of the project will be launched soon. I am confident that the SCATAP Phase V will increase the production of vegetables, citrus, and broilers in Samoa and result in the increase of farmers’ incomes as well as promote friendly relationships between Samoa and China.”
Caretaker Minister Hon Lopao’o welcomed the team of Chinese Experts by acknowledging with appreciation the warm friendship and excellent working relationship between the two governments and made special mention of all the SCATAP experts from China who have contributed immensely to the development of Agriculture and Fisheries in Samoa in the last 10 years.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and especially our farmers welcome the expansion and diversification of phase 5 to include (1) citrus production to extend the fruiting sea*ons throughout the year, and (2) broiler chicken production via the use of locally produced feeds, to assist our subsistence poultry farmers to produce more chickens given the huge volumes of imported chicken meat annually”, said Hon Lopao’o.

The SCATAP Phase V will be guided by the theory of “ecological agriculture, recycling agriculture and low carbon-agriculture” with activities being planned to consolidate agricultural extension system, construct feed mill and other facilities.

The Project has plans to add 56 new model farmers in vegetable, citrus and chicken production by providing 60 new tunnel houses, planting 1000 high quality citrus trees and raising 10,000 broilers per year, supplying 80 sets of agriculture machinery and equipment. In addition 3,020 person-times of agricultural training for farmers and professionals will be conducted by the SCATAP team for the duration of Phase V.

14/05/2021

PRESS RELEASE; Samoa High Commission, Suva Fiji

UPDATE ON SAMOAN STUDENTS IN FIJI

This Press Release provides an update on our students studying in Fiji at the University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Fiji National University (FNU), in light of the recent resurgent of Covid-19 community cases. A total of 84 Samoan students are registered at the two main universities.

After 364 days since the last Covid-19 case was recorded in the community on 18 April 2020, Fiji confirmed its first community case this year as a result of a breach in protocol at a Nadi quarantine facility.

This has resulted in the closure of all schools in Fiji including tertiary institutions from 21 April 2021. The Fiji Government is working overtime to contain the outbreak in the main island of Viti Levu and has established 6 major lockdown containment areas, including Suva.

The Samoa High Commission is monitoring closely the overall situation in Fiji to try and minimize any negative impact of the lockdown on our students’ studies and their overall wellbeing.

There is regular contact with the students via the email and messenger platforms to draw to their attention pertinent information and developments that they must be made aware of, based on official Fiji Government Press Releases, offer of some parental advice, words of encouragement and a reminder to obey and comply with the lockdown requirements in place for Suva, for their own wellbeing and safety especially during this challenging period.

The High Commission also works closely with the USP and FNU management so that any decisions taken that have a bearing on our students’ studies and time in Fiji are shared with the students promptly.

Both universities have recently approved a number of measures to allow for the continuity of quality learning and teaching for all students, and to ensure they are adequately supported.

The Covid-19 health restrictions are also being strictly observed inside the campuses such as wearing mask, social distancing, no-gathering policy and the mandatory download of the Covid-19 Fiji Care app to help with contact tracing.

The USP and FNU have placed the welfare and safety of regional students as a top priority during this lockdown period. As of now, there are no reports of any of our students been found or suspected to have the Covid-19 virus in this latest outbreak.

UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC (USP)
USP was on extended mid-semester break of 3 weeks and only resumed classes remotely (online) today, Monday, 10 May 2021.

The University has implemented other support programmes to be delivered online such as access to library materials, personal counselling as well as careers and entrepreneurship sessions.
The University is undertaking discussions on its contingency plan should the lockdown continue to be extended and affect the rest of the semester.

All USP Fiji campuses will continue to close during the lockdown to visitors except for essential staff and on-campus students.

Off-campus regional students are allowed to enter the campuses only if they need to visit the USP Medical Centre during week days.

FIJI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FNU)
Following the 22 April 2021 announcement of the suspension of face-to-face teaching and instructions, the FNU commenced the delivery of courses and assessment online from 26 April 2021.

All Post Graduate Regional students at the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences were also directed not to attend to clinical trainings and practical at the CWM Hospital.

The University has not yet revealed its contingency plan should the lockdown continue to prolong.

TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF SAMOAN STUDENTS IN FIJI
Please be assured that our office is working collaboratively with the Fiji Government, the USP and FNU management teams to ensure that our students are safe and looked after well.

But even with the best of effort and genuine intentions and our part, we can only do so much given the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 protocols currently in place which we must fully respect, support and adhere to.

14/05/2021

MP(Member of Parliament) QUESTIONED OVER FATAL ACCIDENT.

By Nah Folasa

Unnamed member of Parliament is among several suspects under investigation in connection with the death of a young man from a hit and run at Vaitele two weekends ago.

TV1 Samoa reports that Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil has confirmed the unnamed MP was one of several people being investigated as his office continues to look into the death of 19 year old Tu’u’au Maletino.

Following the tragic incident the Police were unable to locate any witnesses or identify who may have caused the death of the young man.

At the time the Police Commissioner urgently called for the driver to turn themselves in or for any witnesses to come forward to assist Police with its investigations.
The efforts of the Police appear to have been successful while investigations continue.

We will update this as this story unfolds.

14/05/2021

SNAP ELECTION - NO SNAP DECISION YET

By Nah Folasa

Samoa remains in a state of anxious anticipation today as the Supreme Court hears the substantive case as to whether the voiding of the April 9 election results and the calling of a second general election is constitutionally valid.

Rarely have so many citizens been so interested in the outcome of a legal challenge. But of course it is there future and livelihoods which are at stake. Talk on the street, in the taxi, coffee shop and in the market shows how deeply this issue is felt.

Rarely too have we seen such a lineup of the legal fraternity. Two former Attorneys General are centre stage along with representatives from the current Attorney General's office and a number of other legal firms.

While the focus is on what is happening inside the Court House, it is on the streets where speculation is running hot. From early morning the area around the Courthouse was occupied by "protesters" calling for justice and revoking the decision of the snap election.

While some people have labled the protesters as being FAST supporters, they and the FAST Party claim this is not true. Those present say they represent all of the people of Samoa. This is a national issue and we are witnessing a major historical event.

More recently today there have been calls for the caretaker Prime Minister, the Head of State and the Electoral Commissioner all to step down. The is because of their respective roles in the events which has precipitated in today's Court challenge.

In spite of ongoing threats from the caretaker Prime Minister and claims he is only answerable to God, the scene remains calm at Mulinuu.

14/05/2021

Friday afternoon car crash, the concrete mixer truck flipped on the road at Safaatoa.

Please stay safe!

12/05/2021

Vaivase-Tai father is the winner of new car with Vodafone Samoa.

By Nah Folasa

Leefu P**e of Vaivase Tai and Fasitoo Uta is the winner of the new brand Toyota Rush SUV for Upolu with Vodafone Samoa announced this morning -13 May 2021 at the Maluafou company headquarters.

The WINNER is selected from five (5) top lucky shortlisted finalists.
Vodafone Samoa customers were asked to purchase any $7 or more bundle through web/app/USSD,buy any device from a Vodafone Retail store or a Vodafone Roadshow location or Subscribing to Prepaid MoanaTV by purchasing minimum 39 Tala bundle o go into the draw for two brand news cars and weekly cash prizes.

Mr P**e thanked everyone who took part.
“Firstly I would like to thank the Lord for this opportunity,” he said.
“I would also like to thank Vodafone Samoa because if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be able to drive in the car sitting behind me.
“To everyone, Vodafone has helped us so much. As you can see that this brand new car behind me is mine so keep trying next time with more promotions that will come.”

Leefu P**e is the manager for EFKS TV station, he have four kids.

12/05/2021

Samoa’s Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Consultations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) as the Chair of the National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting, and Follow Up (NMIRF) on human rights obligations; continues to schedule a series of consultations to prepare Samoa’s UPR report which is scheduled to be presented virtually to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday 2 nd of November 2021. This is Samoa’s third time reporting to the Council, having submitted a national report and presented to the Council in 2011 and 2016 respectively.

The UPR is a process by which UN Member states report to the Human Rights Council on the fulfilment of their human rights obligations and commitments, especially efforts made and challenges faced in implementing the recommendations provided by the Human Rights Council through the reporting process.
The process of consultations for the UPR report, is connected and thus a continuation of the consultations held in 2019 and 2020 on Samoa’s Second Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
More recently, a ‘UPR Dialogue Session with Civil Society Organisations,’ was held in partnership with the National Human Rights Institution/Office of the Ombudsman at the TATTE Conference Centre on Tuesday 27th April 2021.

This session focused on Non Government Organisations and groups that submitted reports for this process. The CSO dialogue was followed by dedicated consultations from 27 April – 6 May.

This was an important opportunity to discuss specific issues and recommendations raised through the different organisations’ reports. This approach allows for effective engagement of key stakeholders and will ensure more focused discussions by all
relevant government Ministries on the issues raised and actions taken. The Ministry and the NMIRF utilises other national consultations on relevant policies or related programmes to inform the review.
The deadline for submission of the national report is 9
August 2021.

11/05/2021

Samoa Police receive two new traffic speed radars.

Samoa Australia Police Partnership (SAPP) provided SPPCS with two new traffic speed radars today. The handover of these equipments will assist SPPCS in its road safety campaign.

Since the begining of this year SPPCS statistics has shown an increase in the number of traffic related matters dealt with by SPPCS including fatalities, as such efforts are being put into enforcements over the coming weeks and months. The enforcement will be done nation wide and not just in Apia.

Traffic enforcement will include;
* Ongoing Traffic Road Blocks to monitor Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
* Enforcement of Traffic citation for drivers of vehicles with additional lights
* Traffic citiation on unlicense drivers
* Getting Unregistered Vehicles off our roads
* Speeding and boy racers

Safety on our roads is not just a police concern, it should be everyones concern. SPPCS reminds drivers that their careleness, negligence and pure disrespect for our laws will result in an incident that can be avoided if road rules are respected by all.

11/05/2021

E toe tatala faigamalaga pea ausia le 98 pasene o Samoa ua fai tui puipui.

NAH FOLASA

Ua manino mai e ono maea foi lenei tausaga o loka pea tuaoi faavaomalo o Samoa poo faigamalga masani, ose faamaninoga lea mai ile pulega ole soifua maloloina.

Ile taimi nei ua nao le 7 pasene o Samoa ua maea ona faia tui puipui mole Koviti-19 ile faaga*ologa ole tuiga muamua.
E 40 afe le aofai o tui na aumai muamua mole tuiga lea oloo faaga*olo nei ile atunuu, ma e oo ane ile po ole a*o Tofi ua faamauina nei e 6200 alii male 4700 o tamaitai ua maea ona tui ma ua tulai mai ai nei le aofai o tui oloo totoe e 15, 600 ma e iai le faamoemoe e tatau ona maea ane le masina lenei o Me ua maea tui nei.

Faailoa e Leausa Take Naseri ole amata o Iuni e tatau ona toe taunuu mai ai nis tui poo vailaau mo Samoa.

Ma ua faailoa foi ele ofisa sili o le soifua maloloina le faauauina pea o faatalanoaga male malo o Niu Sila ina ia fesoa*oani mai mo nisi o vailaau mole faa*opolia ai o le tatou atunuu ile tui lenei.

06/05/2021

Ua ese le Atua ua tapuai ai leisi sui ole HRPP- Tuilaepa Sailele.

Tusia e Nah Folasa

Ile feiloaiga masani ale alii palemia le tumau ole faigamalo le tumau oloo iai nei le afioga ia Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi male ala ata ole TV3 ile nei vaia*o, na faailoa ai oloo ua iai se tasi o sui ole HRPP ua faapena ona auai atu ile vaega faaupufai ole Faatuatua I le Atua Samoa Ua Tasi(FAST) e tauva ai mole faigapalota fou o loma nei ile a*o 21 o Me.

"E iai la le tagata o matou, e iai le toatasi ua matou faalogo atu...o la ua FAST. O leisi foi sui matua a, olona uiga la...afai e toe alu, e nao le HRPP a lae pipii ai ae ua le toe HRPP. O lona uiga olae tau mai a ina, eleo se sau moni ile vaega faaupufai ae pei sa sue ai i lona auala i malo."-Tuilaepa Sailele

E lei mafai ona faailoa e Tuilaepa le suafa ole sui lenei ale latou vaega faaupufai.

Ole a*o Faraile 7 o Me 2021 olea tapunia ai le toe faaui ina i tua o suafa o sui tauva e fia faaui i tua o latou suafa mole faiga palota lona lua ile a*o 21 o Me 2021.
Ua iai le faamoemoe ole susuga ia Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi olea faasilasila o latou sui moi olea faapena ona toe tauvava ile faigapalota nei ile vaia*o fou.

04/05/2021

Taavale teuteuina ma i Komiti a tina e 7 i Upolu sa faatautaia lea ele Matagaluega a tina ma tamaitai.

Ole auga male faamoemoe ole faia o lenei tauvaga ina ia o gatasi ai male faamanatuina ole a*o tina ile nei tausaga 2021 faatasi ai malana feau taumolimoli ole "FAAPONA OLE ULUA'I OLA"

Ole auga male faamoemoe autu ole faailo lea ole sao o tina ma tamaitai i nuu ma afioaga aemaise o tiute ma matafaioi fai.

O le faaiuga nei ole tauvaga taavale teuteuina mo tina mai komiti lautogia e 7 i Upolu 2021.

1. Falevao
1. Flaevao
2. Poutasi Falealili
3. Moamoa
4. Vailima
5. Komiti tina Aufaga
7. Matatufu ma Saleapaga

04/05/2021

ANOTHER TWIST IN THE TALE

By Nah Folasa

4 May 2021

It would appear that Samoa it heading back to the polls.

This morning the Head of State called a meeting with the leaders of the HRPP and FAST Party to announce that it was his intention to call a new general election. His rea*on for adopting this course of action was based on the public disquiet following the April 9 elections and also because at this stage no single party won the election outright.

The move is not unexpected and the caretaker Prime Minister has made several references to this option in his attempt to re-gain control in the currently hung parliament.

The move by the Head of State pre-empts the hearing and decision of the Supreme Court which is scheduled to sit on Wednesday 5 May to hear the challenge to the addition of the 52nd seat in Parliament. The decision of that hearing could in itself resolve the current deadlock and settle the disquiet which the Head of State appears concerned by.

In her address to the media, the FAST Leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said she was “taken aback” by the Head of State’s decision. She believes that he does not have the Constitutional power to call a new election at this time as there remains outstanding procedures in place which could resolve this issue. Specifically, she was referring to the challenge to the action taken by the Electoral Commissioner and his decision to change the official count which he released following the election. The Supreme Court’s decision in this matter could resolve the current deadlock. Her comments were converyed to the Head of State this afternoon.

Following that decision which could be expected to be delivered expeditiously, there are numerous appeals and challenges to be heard which could again affect the final balance of power.

Fiame also referred to the Constitutional requirement for the Head of State to call the Parliament within 45 days of the general election (by 24 May 2021). At that session each party has the opportunity to declare the number of seats won. At that specific time, the Head of State is then bound to swear in the new government. If there is no majority government at that time, only then can the Head of State call an adjournment to either await the outcome of the electoral petitions or call a fresh election.

Fiame expressed her view that the Head of State was wrong in taking advice of the caretaker PM to pre-empt and undermine the decision of the Supreme Court. She denounced the use of public resources and public officials by the caretaker government to hold on to power and to circumvent the power and processes of law. She concluded by saying that we must follow this process without diversion or trickery.

04/05/2021

ANOTHER TWIST IN THE TALE

By Nah Folasa

4 May 2021

It would appear that Samoa it heading back to the polls.

This morning the Head of State called a meeting with the leaders of the HRPP and FAST Party to announce that it was his intention to call a new general election. His rea*on for adopting this course of action was based on the public disquiet following the April 9 elections and also because at this stage no single party won the election outright.

The move is not unexpected and the caretaker Prime Minister has made several references to this option in his attempt to re-gain control in the currently hung parliament.

The move by the Head of State pre-empts the hearing and decision of the Supreme Court which is scheduled to sit on Wednesday 5 May to hear the challenge to the addition of the 52nd seat in Parliament. The decision of that hearing could in itself resolve the current deadlock and settle the disquiet which the Head of State appears concerned by.

In her address to the media, the FAST Leader Fiame Naomi Mataafa said she was “taken aback” by the Head of State’s decision. She believes that he does not have the Constitutional power to call a new election at this time as there remains outstanding procedures in place which could resolve this issue. Specifically, she was referring to the challenge to the action taken by the Electoral Commissioner and his decision to change the official count which he released following the election. The Supreme Court’s decision in this matter could resolve the current deadlock. Her comments were converyed to the Head of State this afternoon.

Following that decision which could be expected to be delivered expeditiously, there are numerous appeals and challenges to be heard which could again affect the final balance of power.

Fiame also referred to the Constitutional requirement for the Head of State to call the Parliament within 45 days of the general election (by 24 May 2021). At that session each party has the opportunity to declare the number of seats won. At that specific time, the Head of State is then bound to swear in the new government. If there is no majority government at that time, only then can the Head of State call an adjournment to either await the outcome of the electoral petitions or call a fresh election.

Fiame expressed her view that the Head of State was wrong in taking advice of the caretaker PM to pre-empt and undermine the decision of the Supreme Court. She denounced the use of public resources and public officials by the caretaker government to hold on to power and to circumvent the power and processes of law. She concluded by saying that we must follow this process without diversion or trickery.

04/05/2021

Head of State has announced the fresh election (re election) on the 21st of May 2021 tonight.

Nah Folasa

Full story coming up!

04/05/2021

Samoa Head of State to make special announcement at 6.30pm today.

HOS Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II is scheduled to make a special announcement at 6.30pm today.

Tuimalealiifano met with two political parties-HRPP and FAST leaders earlier today Tuesday 4th May 2021 to discuss the issue of general election.

04/05/2021

Faatalanoaga male alii faipule afioga Faualo Lefau Harry Schuster.

I lenei faatalanoaga na faamanino ai le alii faipule sona silafia i tulaga oloo iai le faaga*ologa o galuega ale Komisi o Faigapalota.

03/05/2021

MEDIA STATEMENT

Rugby League Samoa head coach Matt Parish will continue his tenure with Samoa, and lead Toa Samoa into the Rugby League World Cup in the United Kingdom later this year.

Rugby League Samoa President, Tagaloa Faafouina Su’a confirmed the announcement today and wished Mr Parish and the entire team well as preparations continue ahead of the World Cup.

“Matt has been our head coach since 2013 and has helped strengthen our game on and off the field,” Mr Faafouina said.
“We are a proud nation with passionate rugby league fans and I have no doubt that the best years for Rugby League Samoa are ahead of us.

“The Rugby League Samoa Board wish Matt and the team every success as preparations continue for the World Cup later this year.”

We are praying for God’s Divine healing on all of us and the pandemic to contain soon so everyone can focus on his/her role.

03/05/2021

JAWS elects new president.

By Nah Folasa

The Journalist Association of (Western) Samoa -JAWS, have elected senior female Journalist, Lagi Keresoma as their new President last week Friday 30th April 2021.

Lagi Keresoma has been in the media industry for over 20 years. The Samoa National Media Association(JAWS) members(privately owned and independent media) nominated Lagi to lead the association for another 1 year term.

2021/2022 Journalist Association of Samoa(JAWS) Executive Council:
Lagi Keresoma – President, Talamua Online News
Lanu Tusani – General Secretary, Samoa Observer
Leilua Ame Sene – Treasurer, Radio Polynesia News

3 Executive Council Members are:
Hana Lupematasila – Loabay
Asenati Tuga*olo – Savali
Taule’ale’a Sioeli – MaiFM/TV Tasi

30/04/2021

PRESS RELEASE:
Samoa celebrates International Jazz Day with a Spotlight on domestic and intimate partner violence .

The International Jazz Day marks its 10th anniversary, and will be celebrated in Samoa by raising awareness about domestic and intimate partner violence against women and girls under the ‘Samoa Spotlight Initiative’ funded by the EU-UN Spotlight Fund. The International Jazz Day was first proclaimed in 2011 by the UNESCO Director General and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador and legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock.

International Jazz Day acknowledges and highlights the historical role of jazz as a tool to promote peace, education, diversity and inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and freedom of expression, among other values. These positive contributions have solidified jazz as a true vehicle for cultural diplomacy around the globe. Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO stated in her message on the occasion of International Jazz Day that “At a time when a multiple crisis underlines the urgency of reinventing our societies, our relationship to the world and to each other, the flexibility, audacity and optimism of jazz can inspire us to celebrate, with Nina Simone, “a new dawn, a new day””.

Jazz has played a unique and important role in the musical history and tradition of the Pacific region. Jazz grew in prominence in Samoa with the arrival of American servicemen and Voice of America broadcasts. Through artists such as Mavis Rivers, Jack Laban and Serenaders, Harry Miller, Penina ole Tiafau and the South Seas Syncopators, the musical form quickly became widely popular, and artists began incorporating traditional rhythms and instruments into the art form. Today, a truly unique and dynamic style of Pacific jazz fusion exists which captures the essence of jazz as intangible cultural heritage–as a fluid musical conversation between a diverse set of musical traditions, instruments, and perspectives. Much of this is attributed to the Samoana Jazz and Arts Festival of the Two Samoas. The Samoana Jazz Board members have played an important role in bringing the International Jazz Day to Samoa, establishing a tradition of its celebration and contributing to its continuity in Samoa.

From its inception, jazz brought people together and fostered mutual understanding and intercultural communication. We look to this tremendous musical force to provide unity, healing and hope when we need it most. International Jazz Day represents a perfect opportunity to further the discussion about the ongoing issues of DV/IPV, sexual harassment and gender-based violence.

Therefore, the nexus of musical expression and social justice is at focus of this special celebration in Samoa. This year’s event includes a live radio show broadcasted by Eyespy Radio with a panel of five male, female and non-binary musicians, artists and other creatives from Samoan, interacting with a live audience. Have their creative environments been supportive and safe spaces for them? What is the role of performing arts in domestic violence and intimate partner violence prevention? The event culminates with an inclusive Jazz jam where the public in Apia will be able to enjoy the tunes of locally fused jazz with a social message.

30/04/2021

28 election petitions filed with Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court registered a total of 28 petitions at the end of business day on Friday, 30 April 2021 being the last day for filing allowed for under section 109 of the Electoral Act 2019.
One petition was filed on Thursday, 29th April and the rest were filed tyesterday.

28 candidates in the recent General Election have raised questions before the Court with regards to the election or the election result against a winning candidate, the Electoral Commissioner or both. Seven (7) different law firms are involved in legal representation of petitioners and it is their responsibility to serve copy of the petition on each respondent named.

Prompt service of proceedings is imperative to the timeliness and prompt progression of court procedures.

His Honourable Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese issued a Practice Note earlier this week to the Samoa Law Society stating timetabling directions for filing of counter petitions and responses within 5 working days after receipt of service of the petition. An administrative checklist was also dispatched for ease of preparation of petitions.

The Court has scheduled all 28 matters for a First Mention Call on Tuesday, 4th May 2021 at 10am for further directions of the Court.

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