This Open Letter to Justice Vui (a Samoan Supreme Court Judge) answers a question that he put to a Samoan "Be The Man Forum" that opened yesterday. He was …
Samoa Files
Why You Can’t Trust Samoans
In this post I recount an explanation I gave recently to an off-line enquirier explaining 'why you can't trust Samoans'. While the answer of necessity contains …
Explaining the Samoan Con
In this post I answer the questions, "Everyone knows Samoa is corrupt but isn't that normal in third world countries? Can I still [invest/do business] over …
Tuila’epa Names OLP – Oops!
In an extraordinary political move, Samoa's Prime Minister Tuila'epa recently named and shamed the anonymous Samoan blogger Ole Palemia (OLP). A hugely …
God vs God in Samoa
God has an ongoing civil war in Samoa with the leadership of Samoa's biggest church (CCS) taking it to the Prime Minister over the payment of taxes. God's …
Samoan Commentary – Depressing?
In a detailed comment, a reader "J" raises multiple issues with my blogging. In this post I analyse the comments and respond in greater detail. I start with the …
Don’t say, “Samoa, fat & lazy” together!
A highly esteemed Belgium medico, who has recently received a knighthood from his own people for outstanding service to try to improve the health of Samoans, …
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Tips for giving to Samoa
I share here advice for those wanting to assist Samoa. I do it in the wake of Cyclone Gita that has done flood damage, and a specific request for advice from a …
Feedback – You Can Always Tell!
Fresh back from Christmas holidays 2017/2018, I share feedback from two sources and give commentary on the feedback received. The first is from Canada, a guy …
Samoan Politics – The Ideal
With OLP hammering the Samoan Prime Minister for corruption and Customary Land Law changes increasingly in the spotlight, I share the ideal of political power …
Samoa’s Land Laws & UN’s Agenda 21
In this post I dive into the issues surrounding Samoa's Customary Land Laws showing the actual Agenda 21, and words from detractors. Essentially politicians …
Tuila’epa: Sex, Lies & Filthy Lucre
I share here the mindset and explain three of the failings of Samoan Prime Minister, Tuila'epa. Coming under increasing political pressure, Samoa's astute top …
Samoa’s Important Land March
An upcoming protest march is scheduled in Samoa soon to protest the changes to the law relating to customary land. I support the concept of getting the truth …
Sentiments of OLP Followers
The sentiments of OLP followers are summarised succinctly and beautifully in a comment just in from a reader . . . she shows indignation, a desire for exposure …
The Tealiki Story – 7. The Significance
In this the seventh and final post of this series, I share the significance that I see in the Tealiki land case being heard at appeal in 2018. It needs to be …
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The Tealiki Story – 6. Misc. Topics
In this sixth in a series on the Tealiki land case I share pieces of information not covered elsewhere and give my usual commentary as I go. Enjoy. …
The Tealiki Story – 5. Appeal
In this fifth of a series exploring the Tealiki Court case, I discuss the appeal scheduled for Q1, 2018. I will update this post following the appeal whenever …
The Tealiki Story – 4. Court & Judgment
I share here in the fourth of a series, the court case and judgment of Nelson J, heard in Samoa 2016, and delivered in 2017 relating to the Tealiki land theft. …
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The Tealiki Story – 3. The Claim
In this the third post in The Tealiki Story series I share the Statement of Claim lodged in Samoa Supreme Court - the core of this case. I give commentary by …
The Tealiki Story – 2. Summary
1This is the second in a series of posts giving my take on the Tealiki Land Theft case in Samoa. I summarise the case briefly. …
The Tealiki Story – 1. Introduction
This is the first post in a series that covers the Tealiki Land case in Samoa. It first came to the public's awareness in 2016 when a court hearing occurred in …
Analysing OLP vs PM Tuila’epa
Ole Palemia (OLP) has been taking it to Samoa's Prime Minister Tuila'epa now for long enough that he's become a cult figure. "Corrupt Tuila'epa" as OLP …
Samoan Violence against women
In this article about Samoa, I discuss violence, using three stories from two Samoan newspapers as a starting point. Samoans are a violent people across the …
More Hating on Samoa
Samoan culture (locally called Fa'a Samoa) has a lot to answer for. Following on from a previous post where I analysed a heart-felt plea from someone hurting as …
Understanding Samoan Culture
In this post I share a communication with a biblical commentator in which he asks what is different about the Samoan culture that permits ungodliness, yet …