Samoa’s Supreme Court Justice condemns increased sexual violence against children
Apia, SAMOA — A Supreme Court Senior Justice in Samoa has decried the continued increase in sexual offences targeting young children, despite efforts to increase court-imposed penalties for offende





![StarKist Samoa’s new President and CEO Chae-Ung Um (in middle wearing two ulas) on his first visit to the territory along with Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga, the First Lady Ella Mauga and staffers. [photo: faaTalanoa Media] Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga, and First Lady Ella with StarKist CEO](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_n_sk_ceo_9416.jpg?itok=LuuR9CAu)


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