Manono Island

The two denominations on the island, the Methodist church and the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa joined hands for the celebrations yesterday.

Earlier in the week, residents participated in parades, a flag raising and ava ceremony and sports.

There was also traditional Samoan entertainment and the fautasi races which were held after a lapse of nearly three years.

This is the first time that Manono hosted events following a Cabinet decision to encourage all villages and constituencies to organise their own celebrations.

Mimisa Alaivaa dedicated her success to her people.

Alaivaa received a call that she will be working on a nine-month contract on the MSC Poesia ship and was ready to depart last Sunday.

However, her flight was postponed until further notice after she tested positive for Covid-19.

Despite her travel complications, Alaivaa said she still cannot believe she is the first female in Samoa to be given the opportunity.

Minister for Works, Transport and Infrastructure Olo. Fiti Vaai made the announcement in response to a request from Aiga ole Tai Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Auapaau Mulipola Aloitafua.

“It’s a floating dock and perfect for the tide conditions between the Manono Islands,” Olo said according to a Savali newspaper report.

Parliament is continuing is session to deliberate the first Supplementary Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.