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The Disaster Advisory Committee (DAC) has reiterated that the amber level was activated as a precautionary step in response to the ongoing global fuel crisis, while confirming that fuel reserves remain at comfortable levels and there is no fuel shortage or immediate threat to supply. https://t.co/5UsXBlkqPB

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Page one- Friday, 05 June 2026
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Between the Lines. Public funds used again, someone had just one job, that old tactic again, increased without approval and all that fine mats. https://t.co/Zwun5zeZY2

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Samoa currently has 55 days of diesel supply and 54 days of petrol available, while kerosene is at 90 days. This has prompted fuel suppliers, Petroleum Products Supplies (PPS), to question why the nation is being put on an amber alert. https://t.co/uYdUkshUFV

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The Disaster Advisory Committee has put the nation on an amber alert regarding the fuel crisis, citing the move as a precautionary measure despite fuel reserves and fuel supply being stable. https://t.co/EEjqdtLpyG

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Editorial. The Samoa Medical Association achieved a milestone this year by marking its 79th annual general meeting. The association, which is made up of doctors and medical specialists have now set their sights on a big celebration for its 80th anniversary next year. https://t.co/rLjNjqfZ1q

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The selling of Lupe Samoa, or Pacific Imperial Pigeons, is raising concerns among conservationists, who warn the practice could place additional pressure on Samoa's native bird populations and threaten efforts to protect the critically endangered Manumea. https://t.co/ouRXKhfdt7

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Former Samoan Olympian, now KLAS Taekwondo head instructor Leuluaitumua Tapunuu Kaino Thomsen-Fuataga and brother Fritz Kasimani are continuing their father's legacy, the late Fuataga Kasimani Lautusi. https://t.co/HCUDVEgQNm

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Samoan women leading the way to Pacific success, shaping pathways into tertiary education through culturally grounded support programmes at the University of Auckland that strengthen identity, belonging, and achievement for Pacific students. https://t.co/vt1KmwEWZy

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Su’a said Manu Samoa belongs to the people of Samoa, and any issue affecting supporters and the rugby community on-island is also felt by the team. https://t.co/1tlJC78cJE

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Thirty-two players have been selected for the Manu Samoa squad to compete in the 2026 Nations Cup in July in Chile and Uruguay, with three on-island players included. https://t.co/vLK3dfvI50

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The nation is now on amber alert, which means that Electric Power Corporation (EPC) will start power shedding, and schools will be asked to revert to remote learning. https://t.co/XOd3JDiiLH

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Page one: Thursday, 04 June 2026
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Between the Lines. Gun toting young man, the thrill of the longboats, another rugby casualty, oil ship sighted and getting contractors to pay. https://t.co/Sf726kGQeh

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Eleven doctors resigned from the Ministry of Health in the last year, which included three very senior doctors. https://t.co/FHYg8Pcaiz

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Editorial. The largest church denomination’s decision to forgive or write off the $960,000 misappropriated from one of its Auckland churches has raised questions about leadership, justice and accountability. https://t.co/hyfaRWJXjF

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Central Pacific Collective (CPC) CEO Fa’amatuainu Tino Pereira said CPC’s Harvard visit was a chance to show that Pacific wisdom is shaping the future of design. https://t.co/wDwM0WotX1

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The 64th Independence Day celebrations came to a close on Wednesday with prizes distributed for the sporting events, a float competition and the variety show, which went into the night. https://t.co/ilGnvB8U38

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Residents of Siumu Sasae say that water overflowing along Siumu Road continues to affect families and properties, with some claiming the problem has persisted for more than 50 years and has worsened since the construction of new road infrastructure. https://t.co/SWihyYNDaq

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Faanana Jerome Grey says he will continue performing and making music as long as he can, crediting music with helping him recover after suffering two strokes and inspiring a new collection of songs about Samoa and issues affecting the country. https://t.co/igzFWH6403