The HMNZS Manawanui sank 19 months ago, and almost seven months have passed since New Zealand handed the $10 million to Samoa to distribute it to those affected by the sinking of the ship.Since the beginning of the year, the government has been discussing distributing the funds. Prime Minister La...
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13 May 2026, 9:00PM
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It has been nearly two years since the HMNZS Manawanui sank off the Safata coast in October 2024. Furthermore, it has been…
It is not only the people of Safata who want to know why there is a delay in their $10 million compensation payout. For the…
A separate $4.2 million is being negotiated with New Zealand as Manawanui compensation for Siumu residents, while the $10 million…
The ecological impact of the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui, which remains at the site a year later, is still being assessed.
There is a lot of delay in implementing government projects, and all of it has to do with finances. The latest lot awaiting the…
Residents in Safata want clear answers from authorities over whether the $1100 compensation payment linked to the HMNZS Manawanui…
