Samoa

Samoa govt looks at ways to help Savalalo operators

Around 300 small business operators who operated at the Savalalo Market are believed to be seeking help after the fire on Saturday destroyed their businesses.

"I'm ready for a championship bout," Joseph Parker

"I’ve been ready, give me 11 weeks of training camp and I am all set to take on the best in the world," he said during an interview with Loop Samoa earlier today.

 

Electrical shortage likely cause of fire at flea market

"The shop in which the fire initially started was locked and there was absolutely no one around, and it is believed that it may have been a shortage from a power point or an electric appliance that caused the fire," he said.

Pacific countries among most 'ethical' places to visit

The non-profit group Ethical Traveler has named The Federated States of Micronesia, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu in its annual list.

The list is based on a survey which assesses the performance of developing nations in the areas of Social Welfare, Human Rights and Environmental Protection.

Injury problems clearing up for Samoa sevens

Samoa struggled for numbers last month, finishing Dubai with 11 players and just nine fit bodies at the end of the Cape Town tournament.

Damian McGrath says the squad only had a short break and trained hard over Christmas and New Year but aside from Francis Ieremia and Fetufoa Setu Laga, who have long term injuries, everyone is available for selection.

Samoa market fire will most impact grassroots businesses

The popular destination for people to buy handicrafts, garments and food, was completely gutted by a blaze on Saturday.

The president of the Samoa Association of Manufacturers and Exporters, Tagaloa Eddie Wilson, says it's likely many of the stall owners will have lost all their stock in the fire.

Principal pushes student focus in MESC AGM

"We need to establish the right focus," he said.

 

PM to be briefed on fire at flea market

“I am relieved to know that there was no loss of life, and there are no reports of anyone being seriously hurt from the fire.
“This is still a busy time for our fleamarket vendors so I sympathise with all of those who have suffered losses because of this unfortunate incident.
“We are urgently looking in to what caused this fire, and also looking at the best way forward for small business owners who are now facing a tougher start to this new year.

Samoa women trial parliament to debate same sex marriage

A workshop organised by the Samoa Ala Mai group for women candidates has discussed the preparations of the mock parliament in the presence of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and some senior staff.

But our correspondent says some of the women were not comfortable with the issue and asked if it could be changed.

Firefighters battle for hours to bring blaze under control

During the battle firefighters had to also focus their attention on buildings near to the Tooa Salamasina Hall and another shop with local stalls inside and ensure flames did not spread to them.