Samoa

The reconstruction was made possible with a grant of USD138,995 from the Government of Japan and additional funds from the school itself.

On March 16, 2016 Police received information about a 35 year old man admitted at Lalomanu Hospital with gruesome injuries.

Fonotoe was not picked in the new Cabinet announced last Friday or named in the lineup of Associate Minister's announced by Tuila'epa yesterday.

RNZi reports Fonotoe was also not present at the swearing in ceremony of the new Associate Ministers.

RNZI reports the meeting has been held in the presence of a Supreme Court judge and two government ministers.

About 100 selected prisoners also took part in an activity held at Tafa'igata prison in which inmates performed a drama demonstrating the crucifixion of Christ.

The ministry led by the Minister, Tuitama Dr. Talalelei Tuitama implemented a special programme at Maluafou College compounds, engaging young people to understand the effects and causes of TB.

RNZI reports the meeting in Apia is sponsored by the Samoa government, the European Union, the Pacific Community and the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Pacific Community's Intellectual Property specialist, Pita Niubalavu, said trademarking will help protect products from unauthorised use in domestic and export markets.

Police spokesperson Maotaoalii Kaioneta says the calibre of school brawls has increased and it has led to the ministry taking higher measures.

According to RNZI, the mid-year test window marks the beginning of Rugby World Cup qualifying for the three Pacific nations, who failed to earn direct entry to the 2019 tournament last year.

With only a three-week June window, Georgia and the three Pacific teams will play each other over consecutive weeks.

The scholarships are part of an initiative by Digicel to improve and expand the knowledge of IT studies as well create more experts in Information Technology in Samoa.

Police have been stationed at the Apia bus terminal after last week's brawl involving students from several schools which left a teacher hospitalised.

RNZI correspondent reports the police have found pieces of metal, timber, a pocket knife, and a meat chopper in the possession of some students.