The Alii and Faipule of Saanapu demanded transparency over the use of a $1.8 million allocation for Safata No. 1, saying their village has received no benefit from the funding.The village leaders raised their concerns in a letter dated 29 May 2026 addressed to Safata No. 1 MP and district chairwo...
Saanapu Chiefs seek answers over $1.8 million allocation
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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06 August 2026, 10:00PM
The Alii and Faipule of Saanapu demanded transparency over the use of a $1.8 million allocation for Safata No. 1, saying their village has received no benefit from the funding.
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