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Strengthening Partnerships for Safer Communities
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (148+ words) The Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) is proud to formalize its partnership with the Fono Faavae of Constituency " Gagaifomauga 3 through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This significant agreement, signed this afternoon with the Honourable Prime Minister, La'auli Leuatea…...
Long Serving Coach Lands Sports Development Role with SASNOC
1+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) Long Serving Coach Lands Sports Development Role with SASNOC'Samoa Global News We are thrilled to have you join us as our new Sport Development Officer. Your expertise and passion for sports will be a fantastic addition to the team, and…...
South Africa Clinch the Overall HSBC SVNS Series Title
1+ week, 3+ day ago (224+ words) South Africa beat Fiji to seal the gold medal in New York, adding to their Cape Town, Perth and Vancouver crowns, and clinch the overall HSBC SVNS Series title. Both prizes were on the line but Philip Snyman's Blitzboks edged…...
South Africa’s Blitzboks Claim Vancouver 7s Title and Tie Fiji on Series Ladder
2+ week, 3+ day ago (254+ words) South Africa rocketed to joint top of the standings, alongside Fiji with their third tournament win of the HSBC SVNS Series, adding the Vancouver title to their Perth and Cape Town crowns. The Blitzboks went unbeaten across the weekend to…...
“When will we stop seeing children as punching bags?”
2+ week, 6+ day ago (236+ words) When will enough be enough?" asks the SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chang as another child is brought under the care of the facility. When will we stop seeing children as punching bags?" SVSG asks in a public post. When will…...
Updated New Zealand Road Barriers Could Have Prevented the Deaths of Three Samoan Seasonal Workers
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (857+ words) Source: 1News NZ. The tragic deaths of three Samoan seasonal workers in a horrific accident the day before they were planned to return home could have been prevented with more modern median road barriers, a coroner says. Uili Faaofo, aged 45; Taavao…...
Miss Samoa Steps Up to Urgent Call for Blood Donations at Motootua National Hospital
3+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) The Ministry of Health is appealing to all members of the public who are able to donate blood for critical patients in need at the Motootua TTM National Hospital. Miss Samoa Iliganoa Feagaimaalii Soti Mapu has stepped up to support…...
South Africa Men’s and New Zealand Women’s Victorious at Perth Sevens
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (535+ words) Source: World Rugby. In the men's tournament South Africa toughed out an intense and hard-fought final against Singapore champions to claim a first Australian title in more than a decade to add to the Cape Town crown they won in…...
Samoan Man Convicted for Modern-Day Slavery, Rape and Human Trafficking in Auckland
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (903+ words) A jury has convicted 63-year-old Moeaia Tuai of 2 counts of modern-day slavery and 17 additional charges related to a female victim, including rape, sexual violation, and indecent assault. He remains in custody awaiting sentencing in the Auckland District Court. Tuai is…...