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Telecom Push: Samoa’s regulator has visited the U.S. factory of Kacific’s next-generation satellite, setting up higher-speed, lower-cost broadband competition to complement submarine cables and terrestrial services. Customs Leadership: Cabinet has approved Mulipola Lemalu Maletino Teofilo as new CEO of the Ministry of Customs for three years, as the ministry continues its push to tighten compliance. Payments Partnership: Digicel Samoa has teamed up with Ria Money Transfer, expanding how customers can send money. Shipping Probe: Police say investigations into seven former Samoa Shipping Corporation employees are ongoing and all are expected to face drug charges after a February trip was flagged in the regional meth trade. Media & Integrity: Samoa’s Finance Minister urged journalists to keep ethics and compassion at the centre of reporting. Sports & Community: Fedpac Insurance NPC Round 2 kicks off Saturday across Upolu and Savaii, while Marist Boxing Club hosts a New Zealand team in Savai’i.

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Samoa Finance Minister urges Journalists to uphold truth and integrity: “Ethics is the spine of Journalism”

Samoa Finance Minister urges Journalists to uphold truth and integrity: “Ethics is the spine of Journalism”

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