Sa’oali’i Mourned By Many

Written by Pio Sioa
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Sa'oali'i Toalepaiali'i (with hat) in this file photo in front of the Government building protesting against STEC land at his home village Satapuala. The man many fondly referred to as the Sa’oali’i is being mourned this week by the various sectors of the population he has touched as a village chief, political leader and by a unique character he created out of a strong personality. Toalepaialii Toeolesulusulu Siueva Pose is best remembered as an outspoken politician who was once a Minister of Cabinet and more recently as a flamboyant candidate in the past two general elections. Toalepaialii was Minister of Health and Transport under Vaai Kolone's cabinet in the mid 1980s. He was also a former head of the Marine Department and Harbour Master after his training in maritime development and planning matters in Singapore. The Satapuala village high chief was a man the media flocked to because when running for election for his outrageous policies that after a while began to make sense, even to other running candidates who began to follow his lead. The Sa’oali’i also forced the attention of Government to issues of land ownership that involved Samoa Trusts Estates land ownership at his home village and the Faleolo International Airport. It was partly through his persistence that eventually made Government agree to form a special committee to look into solutions for village claims on STEC land. “He was a fighter for his village and his people,” Chairman of the Tautua Samoa Party, MP Lealailepule Rimoni said yesterday. “Our condolences to his wife, family and village.” Arrangement for his funeral services are yet to be announced by the family. Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed Write comment Name Email Title Comment
Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 November 2008 )

< Prev		Next >

[ Back ]

Polls

--ADVERTISEMENTS--

Google Satellite Map of Eveni Carruthers

--ADVERTISEMENTS--

"Where the natives buy and sell"

--ADVERTISEMENTS--

Latest Comments

Local Fans Eager For Tua vs Cameron Fight
Hi David Tua, Its your big fan from Arizona, I go onilne every week to find out when your next fight...

Manu Samoa 7s Win in Uruguay
congratulation boys..pls keep on wining and all the best for the up coming tournament....

St, Joseph College, does it again.
SOLE EAGLE O OA MAI OE ? O OLA LE MAGU HAHA VAAI LE MAGU I PE hahahahahah fafaga le eagle i faga e...

Selling Surplus Xmas Gifts Online in Samoa
dude, got a few cool items for super 14 rugby freaks on fiaola. eg: instant sms results to your cell...

Manu Samoa 7s A Disappointment in George
Se leai se mea popole fua ai kakou ia.. e slow mai a kakou au ile amakaga ae o'o loa a ile le middle...

Social Network

Join the Newsline Team on Bebo

www.bebo.com/newslineS

Become part of the Newsline Bebo Network

Get News via your Email

Subscribe to Samoa Live News Headlines by Email

Get the Latest News on your Blackberry or PDA

Subscribe in a reader

Sounds from Samoa

Listen to broadcasts from LiveSamoa.com
Courtesy of Plantation Feet, SBC(540am) and
Radio Polynesia(99.9 FM)

http://www.samoalive.com/sliveradio.asx

Live on Weekdays from 8am to 9am

Have your Say

We want your Opinion

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
If you would like to submit a letter for possible
publication in the print edition of the Newsline,
please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

We want your News

Submit News from your Area
If you would like to submit News for possible
publication in both the online and print version
of Newsline please feel free to email us
at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Become a News Blogger
Have a passion for writing? Interested in
writing articles for Newsline? Email us
at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We are looking for Bloggers from
around the world to contribute to our site.