Local

• Ambassadors of Samoa, peacekeepers
• Weightlifting success in Vanuatu
• Problem: Youths glued to their phones
• Money needed for family and future plans
• Stories hit the head as well as the heart
• Work hard to tackle life’s struggles
• High cost of living, a reality faced by all
• Water energy projects near completion
• Continued success for student
• Misiluki Spa Skincare Club launched
• Farewelling the old, celebrating the new
• Grateful, proud Samoan
• March for land rights, honouring our past
• A legacy and life of work
• Short Story winner pays tribute to Chief Editor
• Peaceful march “a success”
• “Unfounded allegations” says Prisons’ Minister
• All female transport service launched

World

• As tensions ease, China keeps building on disputed islands
• Strong earthquake rattles Indonesia's Java island; 2 dead
• Vatican issues new rules for relics in saint-making process

Sport

• Samoa Boxing claims two Gold at Vanuatu
• Return Gridiron game in American Samoa
• Weightlifting awaits decision on suspension

Editorial

• He who laughs first laughs last!

Letters to the Editor

• Romans 13:1-7, Sacred Cow or White Elephant?
• Listen to the people
• Are our interests being upheld?

Think a Minute

• Courageous compassion

Cartoon

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Samoana

• Telē suiga o Samoa
• Lauga - Talitonu ma talia Iesu Keriso i lou loto
• Ia atia’e aiga

Entertainment

• Disney-Fox deal may create a new nerdy nirvana

Technology

• Facebook: Social media scrolling can make you feel bad