It has been over a week since multiple teams from Samoa’s Ministry of Health (MOH) began the mass administration of drugs in all of Samoa’s islands. The exercise targeted members of the public, in a bid to fight off the risks of lymphatic filariasis infection, which local authorities warned conti.
It has been a big week for Samoa’s tourism sector with hundreds of visitors in town for the week-long Teuila Festival, no doubt, pumping in thousands of tala into the local economy. Last month the International Va'a Federation (IVF) World Distance Championship hosted by Samoa, based on estimates .
Last Friday the Office of Electoral Commission (OEC) closed the nomination period and in the process confirmed the candidacy of eight individuals who will contest next month’s three by-elections.The entry of a new political party, Constitution Democracy Republic Party has created a buzz among pun.
It is great to see the Office of the Electoral Commission progressing with moves to set up an upgraded e-roll biometric system in preparation for electronic voting. The introduction of electronic voting in Samoa’s next general election in 2026 would mark the next evolutionary phase of our voting .
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