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Measles outbreak update Samoa - Cases need to lab confirmed
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- Measles outbreak update Samoa - Cases need to lab confirmed
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Robert Thompson informed Tala Fou over the phone that the high risk age groups for the measles outbreak here in Samoa has been split into three high risk groups.
The first group is children aged from 6months to 5 years old.
The second group is children aged from 5 years to 15 years old.
The third group is youth aged from 15 to 20 years old.
Dr Robert Thompson explained to Tala Fou that Tuasivi hospital has been restocked with the measles vaccine over the weekend.
And at this stage Tuasivi is supplying the measles vaccine for the whole of Savaii including the outreach clinics.
He explained children and the most high risk groups are the priority and anyone who has not yet been immunized against the measles.
To date there is only three deaths that may be related to the measles outbreak the Ministry of Health is still waiting on confirmation.
Dr Roberts says all measles related deaths must first ...
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- Measles Update - Samoa Ministry of Health targets those most at risk
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Robert Thompson has informed Tala Fou that Samoa has enough measles vaccine to cater to the demand for the high risk age groups which is young children and youth.
He explained that that if you have already had the measles vaccine you do not need to get the immunized again.
The Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Robert Thompson informed Tala Fou over the phone that the high risk age groups for the measles outbreak here in Samoa has been split into three high risk groups.
The first group is children aged from 6months to 5 years old.
The second group is children aged from 5 years to 15 years old.
The third group is youth aged from 15 to 20 years old.
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- Former Methodist Pastor faces rape and sexual violation charges
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Tugia Tuliau is a former Methodist church Minister who served in the village of Satalo Falealili for over 10 years.
He is currently before the Supreme Court charged for the alleged rape of a 16 year old girl.
Today prosecution revealed that the charges against Tugia Tuliau have been finalized and there are currently 10 charges against the defendant, this includes 1 count of rape, 7 counts of sexual conduct with a family member and 2 counts of an indecent act of a dependent family member.
Tugia’s Counsel requested for a one week adjournment so that he can obtain instructions from Tugia on what he wishes his plea to be.
Tala Fou was informed by Rev Eteuati Tuioti of the Methodist church that church leaders stripped Tugia Tuliau of all his duties as a church minister soon after the crime was made public.
Tugia Tuliau is currently on bail and the matter has been adjourned to next week without plea.
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- Women who abandoned newborn baby in a rubbish bin appears in court
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Charges have yet to be finalized for the 22 year old female charged for allegedly dumping her new born baby in a rubbish bin at Mulifanua Wharf in September.
The matter has been adjourned to next month on the 2nd of December and Afioáe is yet to enter a plea as she will have to await for the final charges, however she is currently being charged with concealing the dead body of a child which under the Samoa crimes act 2013 carries an imprisonment term of not more than 2 years.
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- Samoan Schools plant their own organic vegetable gardens
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Eight primary schools here in Upolu took part in an agricultural project competition where they had to plant their own organic garden and setup their own green house.
The experience has produced a number of benefits for students and schools involved.
Le Amosa primary school won the best organic garden in the SMSMCL agricultural competition.
The Principal Donna Aiono Le Tagaloa says there have been many benefits for the students in growing a garden they have learnt the step by step process and the learning has been fun and engaging.
The best greenhouse was awarded to Magiagi Primary School.
The knowledge and understanding for students involved aims to have long term benefits the hope is that they will implement what they have learnt at school at home.
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- Papali'itele Peter Fatialofa - World Rugby Hall of Fame 2019
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The late Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa’s wife Anne Fatialofa was in attendance at the Rugby World Cup prize giving evening in Japan as her late husband was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Papali’itele captained Samoa into the quater finals in their rugby world cup debut.
His wife acknowledged her husband’s love for the game his Samoan people and his home of Samoa.
Anne Fatialofa accepted the award in her owns words she said the recognition is “For everybody, including Samoa and my kids, it’s an honour and it’s such a privilege, and it would have been really nice if he was here to accept it.
Papali’itele Peter Fatialofa known by as Fats passed away six years ago in Apia, aged just 54.
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- Ruby Tui - World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the year
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- South Africa’s Springbok team dominated the Rugby World Cup prize giving awards.
Amongst the mix was a Samoan female rugby player.
World Rugby Sevens Player of the year was awarded to Black Ferns rugby star Ruby Tui.
Upon receiving the award Tui stated that there is never only one player on the field so it would not be right for her to put the award down to her own ability but to that of a team effort.
She acknowledge the support women’s rugby receives through the HSBC sports looks forward to future development of women playing rugby at the highest level.
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- Samoa congratulates South Africa Rugby World Cup Winners 2019
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In acknowledgement of this year Rugby World Cup winners South Africa we end our news tonight with Don Bosco students singing a famous South African chant made famous by the late Nelson Mandela former President of South Africa and anti-Apartheid activist the song translated means Power to the People.
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- EyeSpy Radio launches radio app
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The radio station was only launched 3 months ago Manager Ulugia Jay Ah Fook says the platform is providing an opportunity for the youth of Samoa to kick start a career in broadcasting and talented music artist wanting to make their music dreams a reality.
EyeSpy Manager Ulugia believes the app will help Samoans all around the world stay connected to what's happening back home here in Samoa.
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- First Radio in Samoa - Eyespy 87.5fm
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Samoa’s newest radio station Eyespy has launched a radio app that enables people all around the world to listen in on local content via their phones, computers or any electronic device.
They are the first and only radio station in the country to have their own radio app.
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- Samoa Ministry of Health - NZ is to blame for measles outbreak in Samoa
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Samoa Ministry of Health Leausa Dr Take Naseri says the measles outbreak here in Samoa was likely introduced to Samoa by a person who travelled here from New Zealand not realizing he had contracted the disease.
In the three weeks since the measles outbreak was confirmed Samoa has 15 confirmed cases, 314 suspected cases and three related deaths a 8month baby, 14month child and 37 year old.
With the outbreak of measles in Samoa and Tonga, New Zealand government is stepping in to provide the supply of vaccines and improving the cold chain for Samoa.
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- Ripoti lata mai - Misela Savaii
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- O loo tele se moomia o le vailaau e faia ai tui puipui I le motu tele I salafai. Faamauina le faatumulia o le falemai tele I Tuasivi I matua ua lolofi atu e faia tui puipui o fanau
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- Tuasivi Hospital in Savaii - Measles update need for restock of vaccine
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- There is a need for more measles vaccines at Tuasivi hospital in Savaii as staff are having to turn people away.
Tala Fou visited the hospital where we were informed that since the outbreak they have been in undated with people both young and old in one day alone they had over 300 people immunized against measles.
Parents with young children are flocking to Tuasivi hospital to get their children protected against the spread of measles.
Since the outbreak was first confirmed on the 16th of Oct Dr Mareta Tautogi told Talafou that they have recorded an average of 300 people coming in each day to get immunized against measles.
She explained that in the past 3weeks they have 40 suspected cases of measles in Savaii and from Tuasivi hospital alone three people had to be transferred to Motootua hospital due to complications.
Dr Tautogi confirmed to Talafou on the 1’st of November that Tuasivi hospital was out of the measles vaccine and that they were...
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- Measles outbreak Samoa latest update from Ministry of Health
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As of the 30th of October the Ministry of Health has confirmed 3 related measles deaths, this includes a 14 month old child, 8month old baby and a 37year old.
The measles outbreak continues to rise posing further health risk.
There are currently 314 suspected measles cases, 15 confirmed cases, 146 laboratory results are still pending.
To get an overview of the measles outbreak here in Samoa we have drafted a timeline from the information the Ministry of Health has released to date.
On the 2nd of October the Ministry of Health had 8 suspected cases, 3 tested positive for measles virus, 2 children under the age of 5, and a 22 year old.
Treated and discharged.
On the 8th Oct a 1 year old child was admitted into Motootua hospital he later died of suspected measles.
It wasn’t until the 9th of October the Ministry of Health CEO called a press conference here it was outlined that there was 33 suspected cases of measles that had been sent to Australi...
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- Stopping the spread of measles in Samoa People need to take action
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The CEO of the Ministry of Health Leausa Dr Take Naseri is urging the people of Samoa to get vaccinated against measles. This comes following the death of three related measles cases in the country.
As cases continue to rise both here on Upolu and in Savaii Dr Naseri says the rise in cases and possible deaths are to be expected.
He explained that Government Ministries are doing all they can to try and contain the spread of measles, this includes the closure of preschools because those most at risk are children under the age five.
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- Measles outbreak forces early closure of schools and colleges in Samoa
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Ministry of Education Sports & Culture is on high alert taking all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of measles in schools and colleges.
The Government issued the closure of all preschools and day cares centers.
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the early closure of primary and colleges throughout the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Education Afamasaga Karoline Fuatai confirmed that due to the measles outbreak primary and colleges will be all closed by the end of November.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 3 related measles deaths, this includes an 8 month old baby 14 month old child and a 37year old. There are currently 314 suspected measles cases and 15 confirmed cases.
To prevent the spread of measles in Samoa, Government is taking all necessary measures.
Since the outbreak was confirmed the Ministry of Education has been closely monitoring the situation and agrees with cabinet’s decision that ...
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- Melani Matavao shares his Rugby World Cup debut experience
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Manu Samoa player Meilani Matavao says getting the call up to join Manu Samoa 15’s at the Rugby World Cup in Japan was a golden opportunity especially being the only local player.
Melani says his Rugby World Cup debut experience was a huge eye opener getting to meet some of the best rugby players in the world helped him to evaluate his own rugby career pathway.
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- Tagilima family helps to raise awareness of cancer in hope of saving a life
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Tagilima family who lost their mum to cancer a year ago is helping to raise awareness of cancer in their own village of Malie hoping that by sharing their story this will encourage others to get checked for cancer early before its too late.
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- Four accused men charged with murder of father of 6 released on bail
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Four males charged with the alleged murder of a father of six in Samalaeulu have been granted bail with strict condition that includes not drinking alcohol.
The four accused men are Mamoe Aiesi Lafoga, Foaga Ipu Piki, Leu Saulo and Paulo Mika they have each been charged in relation to the alleged murder of a father of 6 from the village of Samalaeulu, where it is alleged the victim was beaten to death.
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- Methodist Church Minister Tugia Tuliau charged for raping a 16 year old girl
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Interim name suppression has been lifted by the Supreme court and media can now reveal the name of the Methodist church Minister he is Tugia Tuliau charges with 8 counts of raping a 16 year old girl.
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- Plastic ban need to provide affordable alternatives
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Government has plans in the pipeline to ban Styrofoam next year. Local store holders and food vendors believe the Government of Samoa and local suppliers need to make biodegradable options more affordable.
It’s estimated that over 30,000 styrofoam plastic plates and utensils are sold every week in Samoa catering to the demand by the local food industry, family faalavelave, funerals, weddings, birthdays.
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- Styrofoam and Plastic pollution in Samoa
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Takeaway shops, market stall holders and restaurants are still choosing to use Styrofoam plates, cups and plastic bags instead of the using more eco friendly and biodegradable option mainly because styrofoam and plastic options are much cheaper.
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- School's on the watch for measles in Samoa
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Minister of Education Sports and Cultural Loau Solamalemalo Keneti Sio told Tala Fou schools need to take all health precautions to prevent the spread of measles in extreme cases this may result in the school being closed.
The Minister of Education said that school inspectors, principals and teachers have been informed that they need to monitor all students especially those in primary level.
The majority of confirmed cases of measles have been young children under the age of five.
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- China investment in Sustainable Agricultural Development in Samoa
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- China Vice Premier Hu Chunhua and his delegation visited Nu’u agricultural center to see firsthand projects being funded by the Peoples Republic of China.
The delegation from China and the Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi inspected the Nu’u agricultural Center and nursery.
The setup at Nu’u is a model nursery and a farm run by Chinese farmers who are training local Samoan farmers new and innovative ideas of sustainable agricultural development.
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- Young lives wasted due to alcohol and bad association
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Too many young lives are being wasted due to alcohol and bad association this was the message that Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke made after sentencing 29 year old Atapana Taliaoa to 9 years for attempted murder.
Too many young lives are being wasted due to alcohol and bad association this was the message that Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke made after sentencing a 29 year old male to 9 years for attempted murder.
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This is Atapana Taliaoa a 29 year old male, being escorted by police to prison where he will serve 9 years behind bars for attempted murder.
Too many young lives are being wasted due to alcohol and bad association, Justice Leiataualesa Daryl Clarke has made a statement saying that Samoa is founded on faith, family and village, and that there is a need for churches, pastors, families and village leaders to identify and support young troubled men affected by alcohol an...
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- Niusila Uti Silva sentenced to eleven years in prison for raping an 11 year old girl
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Niusila Uti Silva a 42 year old male who pleaded guilty to raping an 11 year old girl was sentenced in the Supreme Court to eleven years in Prison.
The presiding judge Tafaoimalo stated that the sentencing serve as a lesson to not only the defendant but the public to deter this prevalent issue of sexual violation from happening in the country.
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- Tuala Ponifasio legal battle to clear his name
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Tuala Ponifasio has managed to clear his name after winning on appeal to have all bribery and corruption charges against him dismissed in the Supreme Court in Samoa.
Ponifasio sat down with Tala Fou to explain his side of the story.
Tuala Ponifasio is a lawyer by profession back in 2016 he ran for the General Election going up against the current Minister of Tourism Sala Fata Pinati and lost.
However as Ponifasio explains not long after the General election Mr Pinati Election Committee accused him of bribery and corruption.
Ponifasio said in 2017 he was charged and convicted with 5 bribery and corruption charges in the district court and was ordered to pay $8,000 tala.
Ponifasio later appealed the conviction and charges and as of last week all charges against him have been dismissed and the sentence quashed in the Supreme Court.
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- Champ of Champs
- Runtime
- 5:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- School Athletics 4x400m Senior Girls
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- Champ of Champs 2019
- Runtime
- 4:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- 4x400m Senior Boys
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- Samoa Tsunami - 10th Anniversary
- Runtime
- 25:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The 29th of September marks the 10th anniversary when a tsunami struck Samoa claiming the lives of 143 people many were young children, youths, mothers, fathers and the elderly.
Tala Fou brings you this special news feature in honor of those who died and their families, the survivors, health and emergency services and all those who helped and assisted the people and country of Samoa.
Along this coastline in the district of Aleipata and Falealii families lives were changed forever when a magnitude 8.1 earthquake caused a tsunami something the people had never experienced before.
The tsunami claimed the lives of more than 189 people across Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga.
The most casualties were killed here in Samoa the total death toll was 143 including five people whose bodies have never been recovered.
The majority of victims were young children and the elderly.
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- Women's Forum for the Deaf - International Sign Language Week 2019
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In support of the International Sign Language Week, Nuanua O Le Alofa held a Women’s Forum for the deaf.
Key on the agenda was ensuring that deaf girls and women understand that they have rights when it comes to protecting themselves against sexual abuse and gaining self awareness about their reproductive health.
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- MANU SAMOA RUGBY FANS SHARING THE LOVE
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Manu Samoa fans are relieved that the team won their first game against Russia. The fans momentum and world rugby fever has been a little lacking but now the Manu have one up on the score board that Samoan pride is beginning to shine.
Fan’s around the globe taking to social media to show their support and fans right here in Samoa are backing the boys all the way.
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- Kolani Jnr Lam charged for the alleged murder of his wife wins court of appeal for one judge trial
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Kolani Junior Lam is facing charges in relation to the alleged murder of his late wife Sa’u Justina Sa’u.
He is facing charges of common assault and conspiring to defeat the course of justice.
Kolani Junior Lam’s application for a one judge trial was initially rejected by the Supreme Court earlier this year, Kolani appealed the decision.
The media is restricted from publishing and broadcasting the full summary of the decision, only to say that the Court of Appeal has granted Kolani’s application for a one judge trial.
The decision says that Lams appeal against the order directing trial by a Judge alone is granted.
This has reversed the Supreme Court ruling.
But his appeal on the propensity evidence from the three police witness is admissible at trial is dismissed.
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- Manu Samoa fans shout to the team ahead of tonights Rugby World Cup opener game against Russia
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In the lead up to Manu Samoa Rugby World Cup opener game, Tala Fou hit the streets of Apia to hear what the fans had say in sharing words of encouragement and advice for the boys in blue.
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- Hollywood to Samoa Actor Elisala Baker plans to entice tourist to visit Samoa
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Elisala Baker a Samoan actor who has starred alongside some of Hollywood best actors is visiting Samoa for the very first time to reconnect with his Samoan roots.
Tala Fou sat down with Elisala who says he wants to be able to inspire and encourage Samoan kids and youth that they too can dream big and make their dreams a reality by working hard and never giving up.
Elisala Baker has signed up to help entice more tourist to visit Samoa as an Ambassador working alongside Samoa Tourism Authority.
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- Champ of Champs 2019
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- 400m Senior Boys
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- 400m Senior Girls
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Champ of Champs 2019
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 400m Intermediate Boys
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- Champ of Champs 2019
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 400m Intermidiate Girls
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- Champ of Champs 2019
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 400m Junior Boys
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- Miss Samoa 2019
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Talent Miss Samoa NSW - Fetui Gaye Nofosao Tuetue
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- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
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- Miss Samoa 2019 Talents
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Miss Samoa 2019
Talents highlights
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- Miss Samoa 2019 (www.tv1samoa.tv)
- Runtime
- 3:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- Le Taupou Manaia & Miss Samoa 2018- 2019
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- Miss Samoa 2019
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Talent - Miss Samoa Melbourne Australia Inc - Latisha Sialaoa
Watch All of Miss Samoa at www.tv1samoa.tv
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- Tala Fou-NUS Open Day.
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Tala Fou- NUS Open Day 2019.
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- Miss Samoa 2019 Best Talent
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Best Talent and Miss Samoa 2019-2020 - Fonoifafo Nancy McFarland Seumanu
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- Miss Faafafine 2019 Best Talent
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Best Talent - Miss Malingling
Watch all of Faafafine at www.tv1samoa.tv
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- 100m Intermidiate Boys Champ of Champs 2019 (TV1)
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- 100m Junior Girls Champ of Champs 2019 (TV1)
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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