Alexander Rheeney

For over a year, people exiting the gates at the various airports have paid fees not approved by the cabinet. Did the Samoa Airport Authority have the legitimacy to start charging the increased exit fees? It was out of the blue in January last year, when people exiting the gates at the regional airport had to pay twice the normal fee of $5. A week later, the same fee was implemented at the Faleolo International Airport gates. When these fees were implemented, the cabinet had not approved the fees.

Home / Editorial / By The Editorial Board • 18 February 2026, 9:00PM There is a health risk to hundreds of students and families living in Saina, Toamua and areas close to the burnt Frankie Hypermarket. Students at Saina Toamua Primary School are now wearing masks to deal with the smell coming from the structure. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login

Home / Editorial / By The Editorial Board • 16 February 2026, 9:00PM There is something almost absurd about Samoa’s chicken debate. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login