History has been made for the Tuala i Tapusilia family in Leauvaa as over a hundred men and women were conferred the Tuala title in a ceremony held on Saturday.For the first time, the number of new holders of the chiefly title has increased since the last bestowal 15 years ago. The Tuala i Tapusi.
The excise paid tobacco industry is experiencing a decline as tobacco consumers made a quick switch to cheaper local tobacco since the shortage of tobacco supply from the British American Tobacco (B.A.T.) last month.This was confirmed by a representative of the B.A.T company, Mohammed Fareed in a.
With the current shortage of tobacco products in retail outlets in Apia, those who stand to benefit are local vendors who sell Kipi Samoa or locally grown Samoan tobacco.Kipi Samoa sellers have a section at the Fugalei Market and are open Monday to Saturday. They roll tobacco leaves in newspapers.
Reporter Cedric Ah Colt and Photographer Kitiona Utuva talk to members of the public about the Fautasi race and if it should become an annual event.Leituala Ea, 54, Samatau."It really gave us the chills when I knew it was Fautasi racing on Friday. The Government should consider bringing the event.