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No tax increase needed for Senate's LBJ funding plans
Senate President Gaoteote Tofau Palaie has outlined five “alternative approaches” to address LBJ Medical Center’s financial woes, and the measures will be formally considered by the Senate when th
Chamber of Commerce asked to weigh in on DOC business license overhaul
The Commerce Department is proposing a major overhaul to local statute dealing with business licenses and business license fees and the Chamber of Commerce has been asked to provide feedback befor
First Lady reminds Culinary Academy graduates they have role in fighting diabetes, obesity
First Lady Mary Ann Tulafono has called for everyone in the community to do their part in fighting non communicable diseases, such as diabetes, which has been declared by those in the health profe
Peter O'Neill recognised as PNG prime minister
Papua New Guinea's political crisis appears to have ended, with the nation's civil service, armed forces and newly restored governor-general all lining up behind Prime Minister Peter O'Neill.But Si
Tongan Speaker helped drug team, say police
An international crime syndicate headed by Colombians allegedly bribed the Speaker of the Tongan Parliament as part of a plot to import tonnes of cocaine into Australia.The Herald can reveal an Aus
Samoa ponders setting up Media Council
Samoa’s Law Reform Commission office has received reference from the prime minister and the Attorney General to review the need for a body to regulate the local media and to make recommendations.Th
International opposition to experimental seabed mining grows
The campaign by Pacific Civil Society against experimental seabed mining in the Pacific has been boosted by growing international support.
ASSA Holiday Fast Pitch League 2011 begins
The American Samoa Softball Association Holiday Fast Pitch League 2011 got underway this past Saturday morning with an opening ceremony at the Tony Solaita Baseball Field in Tafuna, with eight tea