Several village mayors say they have gone months without receiving their government allowances despite continuing to carry out their duties in their communities.All of the mayors who spoke to the Samoa Observer requested anonymity, saying they feared consequences if they were identified.One mayor...
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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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20 July 2026, 11:00PM
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