The following statements about the Bible were written by children and have not been retouched or corrected (ie. bad spelling has been left in):‘In the first book of the Bible, Guinessis, God got tired of creating the world, so he took the Sabbath off.’ [restrict] ‘Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree.’ ‘Noah’s […]
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Samoa media association president charged resigns
APIA, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017 (SAMOA OBSERVER) — The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS.), Apulu Lance Polu, has stepped down from office. The decision follows criminal charges laid against him by the Police last month. [restrict] Apulu is a co-defendant in an ongoing matter involving former Cabinet Minister, La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi […]
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Samoa head of Immigration explains diplomatic passport denial
APIA, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017 (SAMOA OBSERVER) — The Samoa government has rejected an application by the former Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi and the Masiofo, Her Highness Filifilia Tamasese, for diplomatic passports. [restrict] Responding to questions from the Samoa Observer, the Head of Immigration and the Chief Executive Officer of […]
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Solomon Islands Police to prosecute parents of girl at centre of first human trafficking case
HONIARA, 13 SEPTEMBER 2017 (SOLOMON STAR) — Solomon Islands Police will arrest and charge parents of a girl who allegedly forced their under-aged daughter to live with a Malaysian logger. Public prosecutor Andrew Kelesi revealed this in court Tuesday when opposing a bail application submitted by Malaysian national Wong Thien Sin. [restrict] Sin, an employee […]
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Guam facing challenge to sustain tourism growth amid North Korea jitters
HAGÅTÑA, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017 (MARIANAS VARIETY) – Air Seoul launched its direct Incheon-Guam service on Wednesday, bringing nearly 200 passengers aboard A321-200 on its maiden flight to the island. While the low-cost carrier’s six-times-a-week service has added 3,000 additional seats to Guam’s current 73,000-seat capacity from South Korea, the Guam Visitors Bureau is facing a challenge […]
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An Enduring Legacy: U.S.- Palau Partnership
By Ambassador Amy J. Hyatt This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United States entering the Pacific Theater during World War II. Since that time, we have forged long-standing, mutually beneficial partnerships with countries of the Pacific. As Ambassador to Palau, I’ve seen firsthand the strength of the U.S. relationship with Palau and U.S. […]