It's time that we get our professionals from all ends of the earth if need be! BRING THEM IN!!!

There are qualified Samoans both in Samoa and abroad. Now is the time to advertise for these positions and make these relocating packages truthful, beneficial and attractive salaries enough for our brethren to come back home and be apart of this transition, history in the making as we together protect the interests of Samoa.

It can be done!

Howcan someone said we don't have professional who that qualify to work at this new resorts...what happen to those who just graduate from the NUS...why do we have a university there that teaches our people with the technology and the experience they need for this kind of environment? how can someone put our peope down by saying we only good on picking up the rubbish and cleaning...this is the future we at..and Samoa is not the same as then....i thanks for the people who building this resort so our people can work and stay in samoa instead of going to other countries and work hard and send money to families back home.

manuia le sausausaga ole vaiaso Samoa

I hope the village council of Sasina are getting paid full value for their land! It would be a shame if we leased out our lands for a bargain price. What they do to our lands can never be bought back in the same condition in which it was sold.

Once their lease is up what then? Ruins they become? Who can afford the upkeep?

I agree with passing by and tama fanau....this thing can be done...but Im telling you...this SUNGO CEO has it in her as her own nature to talk negative to others...She talks negative towards everything.... wow! Do you really think that our Island Savaii is full of low life human beings!!! cleaners!!!...rubbish collectors!!! bu you Mrs.!!!

FaaSamoa... what is Samoa if there are non-Samoans running the "new" futuristic tourist resort?

FaaSamoa... how does a Samoan hold their head up high when they answer to non-Samoans on Samoan land?

FaaSamoa... what is the teaching of FaaSamoa--RESPECT--and how do we respect--RESPECT those that RESPECT themselves--yet, have we seen RESPECT from non-Samoans?

FaaSamoa... have we learned anything from the Mau days, are we going to repeat another Mau event just to please non-Samoans?

FaaSamoa... USD$400/$500 million--just a drop in the bucket for non-Samoans who are not even thinking of setting foot ever on Samoan land that my ancestors lived, loved, and died on.

FaaSamoa... always talking about the young Samoans not having RESPECT--well give them something to RESPECT--knowledge in knowing it is the LAND not the tupe/dollar/tala that is Power.

--Manaia

One of the troubling things - amongst other concerns which one hopes the project planners will address during the implementation - about this deal is the concept of luxury homes; i.e. gated community. Such developments highlight the contrast between the haves and have nots. I see that besides the resort, the development also proposes luxury homes.

The concept of luxury homes development or gated communities creates an environment of exclusion for many regular folks and it becomes only a playground for the rich and affluent. While there is nothing legally wrong with this kind of development, it's when this kind of development is superimposed on the pristine conditions in a traditional, open, cultural Samoan setting that it becomes troubling. The project is quite significant in scope and the limiting of access to someone's property for well over 100 years is a serious issue to consider.

good for the people of Sasina. I would like to see Government assist this project to assure the children of Sasinians are part of the process-- How about Scholarships for the Kids, Gurantee Jobs for the villagers, percent of the process for the village, free electricity for all Sasinians from their partners, an agreement for water and electricity and so forth--- make the list long Sasina, after all, are we NOT partners* wink*---

Give Sasina Respect Developers!

I AM FROM THE ITU O TANE , AND I AM VERY HAPPY WITH WHAT IS GOING ON AT SASINA. EVERYBODY IN SAMOA ARE TRYING TO SEND THEIR PEOPLE TO THE BEST SCHOOLS, ESPECIALLY TO ANY COUNTRY OUT OF SAMOA. WE ALL LIKE TO LIVE WITH A SIMPLE LIFE AND EARN A LITTLE BIT OF CASH IN OUR POCKET. NOBODY WANTS TO FAI LE SALIPOPO AND THE ONLY THING YOU CAN AFFORD WITH THE OUTCOME IS THE SUA ELEGI. GO SASINA. STICK WITH IT. DON'T LISTEN TO THOSE BIG POLITICIANS BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BIGGEST FIAOLA.THERE WILL BE NICE TO MEET SOME PALAGI TOO WHEN THEY COME AND STAY AT OUR NEW FACILITY.

We will never know what the benefits of this project unless we give it a run for its money. Samoa is Samoa and it is not the same as any where else. Hopefully this company from Hawaii has a future plan for an airport in Savaii with direct flight from Honolulu or USA to Savaii...more flights available, more tourish coming in the islands.

Kalofa se i kama fagau a si ga guu? o loga uiga e faavavau lava e le koe pulei i o lakou eleele

First of all, who leases land for 120 years to non-samoans? Don't you guys read history? who are the Hawaii Investors, why isn't the information being devulged to the public there? Learn from Hawaii. Why are you selling out your people! I hope you got them to put up improvements of land, build new schools, parks, and Hotel Training - Are you keeping your beaches open to the Public? I hope so, we had to fight these hotel people for our fishing grounds! Please, educate your people first - How come you did not get the vote of the people first? That kind of makes you, not to be trusted! Money is not everything - unless, you treat it carefully. Samoa is really the last plateau of the Pacific - Have you ever considered Pollution of the ocean as well? where is the sewer going? How far out? Consider your peoples livelihood. You have not had any discussions with the Villages - Your people have a voice - The Matai's represents them, It is not up to the village council to decide, not until the people of the villages have given them their consent. Do not lie to your people !

From what I have heard of the deal, the hotel will have to use the agricultural produce of the village of Sasina for the hotel's food supplies. This is a damn good thing because it immediately makes the surrounding village's agricultural produce relevant to the hotel and helps develop the local agricultural economy. As a result, the village will have an immediate and long-term local market for its produce and it will give local farmers greater incentive to work their lands more efficiently.

This should be the blueprint for other villages to follow when they are negotiating with overseas investors.

Dear beverly amaral... you kept referring to the your people...! Meaning youre not from here...meaning..youre not Samoan? if so...please leave us in peace...ok. We do or own research on the matter..and we dont need your help. Lastly...dont come and lie to my people...

Most of you have valid arguments. Im still laughing over a comment in another local newspaper where one writer suggested that we build a bridge linking Savai'i to Upolu; it made the suggestion of an international airport in Savai'i sound sensible.

P.S
PM needs to lay off the grass.

Beverly has some good points...I totally agree that the way land was dealt with in Hawaii actually hurt the Hawaiian people in the end. If we consider all of the implications for future generations, a wiser choice can be made. It's not all about the MONEY. Also, democracy is all about the people's voices...they need to be heard on important issues otherwise you have a dictatorship not democracy.
Manuia le vaiaso fai ma o e kae'ele! lol!

Ms Amaral keeps referring to the problems that Hawaii has and I've lived here practically my whole life and my husband is from Apia. In honest comparison of the two; all was lost in Hawaii the day the monarchy was over thrown and Samoa has a very much intact culture and a strong Matai and FaaSamoa going for it. You're suggesting that history will repeat itself in Samoa and I don't see Samoa selling itself out.........Hawaii had no choice. Think about the history of Samoa and the fierceness in which it held on to Samoa against all odds. This project can help this country if done with Samoa's genuine prosperity in mind. The powers that be need to think smart like their ancestors and hold tight to the Samoan way and keep development within reason. A couple of projects like this will not destroy the country but a Waikiki will.

All i can say i live in Australia and my dad is from Sasina Toemanava Seve Panapa....

I support my village of Sasina with the new transformation to help develop schools & earn more profit for the people of Sasina to make ends meet as it is hard.... SO GO HARD IL B DERE SOON AND VERY SOON

If you are going to lease out your land then make these foreigners pay its worth! For heaven's sake $200 an acre a year is a BARGAIN!!!!! In 10 years time the property value will significantly go up because of the resort development and development in these isolated areas will attract other businesses to settle in this commercialized areas. Then BOOM a major town is born! Apia what?

This is beachfront property, we are talking about quality natural landscaping. Samoa, LEASE HIGH DON'T LEASE LOW!

First and foremost I concrads the Village of Sasina and my brothers and the investors for the hard worked they did..I know it was a hard processing of this project but you did it..not only for the family, village,and I know it will brings a lot of good for the Island of Samoa..I live in California USA and I know my brothers and the investors did the right thing for Samoa..Who ever is talking about this project they have no idea what they are talking about..We have all kinds of higher education, qualify,and skills and a lot of experience people in my family to train the people who want to better themself and their family and to bring Samoa up into the world..If you don't know what you are talking about then please shut your mouth up!!If you can not do anything to better your country and your family then don't say anything at all..Ia manuia le aso ma ia alofa le Atua mo galuega uma o loo foufou mai mo le project i le nuu o Sasina.

by the way I lived in California USA...

E muamua lava sii le viiga ma le faafetai i le Atua ona o lona alofa ma lona agalelei i le tatou atunuu o Samoa. E ui lava ona sousou le vasa o manatu i le tatou atunuu i lenei taimi ona o se faamanuiaga ua ana ia foa'iina mai, e tatou te galulue i ai, aua le tausiga ma le tautuaina o tatou aiga ma le tatou atunuu, ae tumau pea le faatuatua ma le faalagolago i le tatou Tama i lagi, na te faamatalalotoina i tagata uma lava ta'itasi o le tatou atunuu, mai lava i le ui e o'o lava i mamalu maualuluga o le tatou atunuu, le taua o lenei faamanuiaga. O le mea lea e ao ai ona ou avatu se vai malu i tagata uma lava o le tatou atunuu o loo vevesi, popole, fiafia po masalosao fo'i i lenei taumafaiga. O tulaga uma na fa'aali mai i tala o nusipepa, faapea fo'i manatu i lenei website, ia outou malilie. O mea uma lava o lo'o outou faufautua mai ai pe faifai mai, ia o lenei...o na mea uma ua uma ona o'o iai sailiiliga ma su'esu'ega i mea uma lava. O lapataiga uma lava o le project ua uma ona mafaumafauina. E le la'ititi se taimi na fa'aalu i le taumafaiga o lenei project, e laiti le 5 tausaga ona fai research ma mea uma lava, ona o le pele o Samoa i loto o ni tagata na taumafaiga lenei galuega. E fai lava ma le faalagolago i le Atua ia alofa mai i se saiiliga o se manuia o Samoa. O le mea lea ua loto tele ai Sasina latou taumafai muamua ina ia faatinoina lenei manuia. Pau le mea oute faatalosaga atu ai ia Samoa atoa ia tapuai mai i se taumafaiga o ni o tatou fanau i lenei galuega. O le aoga lena na tu'u mai ai fanau e su'e le atamai aua le tausiga o tatou aiga ma le tautuaina o le tatou malo. Oute faafetai atu i e o aiaiuli mai, ae oute faafetai fo'i i e o lo'o popole o latou loto, ma nisi fo'i o lo'o aumai ni latou fautuaga. E aoga uma tou manatu...e lelei a misi atu o lo'o iai pea le taimi e mafai ai ona saunia auala e fofoa'i ai. SAMOA TAPUA'I MAI...tusa lava pe le'o aofia ai le to'atele ae o le tou tapuaiga o le a manuia ai tatou uma ma o le tou sao lava lena i lenei faamanuiga.... Ia o si a'u fautuaga vaivai lava lea ua faaali atu i e ua iai ni latou manatu faapea fo'i nisi o loo fiamana'o e fa'aali mai fo'i ni latou manatu....pe negative pe positive....e momoli atu lava le faafetai. Ia tumau peA le Atua iai tatou uma lava i Samoa ina maua ai le FEALOFANI.

With all due respect to everyone that has made comments about the Sasina Project, I would like to thank you for your honest opinions and suggestions, either they are negative or positive. Enlightening of all the commotions and what has already been said by the public, everything has already been accounted for. The people who have put their time and effort into this project are people who loves their motherland dearly. This project has been in researched and processed not less than 5yrs. Our Fa'asamoa has been considered and accounted for, as well as ownership of our dear motherland. Everything has been researched from the downfall of the hawaiian people to the trade winds of Samoa, to the ocean bottom of the Pacific to the compensation and the rights of our people....etc. For the ones who commented about the downfall of hawaii, I strongly suggest to research it again. Especially, when the Queen was house arrested. It was their own people who back stabbed their Queen. The people that were hawaiian "judas" that betrayed her. My heart went out to their Queen in advising her people not to take arms instead of the lives of her people that would be taken. And traitors?...they were pardon by their Queen. Very sad....but anyways.

This is about our beloved Samoa. All I can say right now. Don't worry, be Happy....for this opportunity and blessing.

In addition to Sina & Cheryl's acknowledging Beverly Amaral's (hmmmm isn't that an Iraqian last name "Amaral"....lol... Beverly, just because we are Samoan doesn't mean we are uneducated. Remember it is not how hard you work, but how smart you work, to succeed or to achieve. But we do appreciate your concern about our well being. So, don't worry but be happy for us. In fact, you will be the first one to be invited to the opening of the new resort....lol... And then submit your opinion on it. Oh...just a suggestion...go look up the word "LEASE" there you will find out it doesn't mean "SELL OUT OUR PEOPLE".
With best regards to Beverly and her confused mind. God Bless and take care....T.N.T

Thank you Priceless and Passing By for your comment and alertness. To assure your feelings of bargaining and concerned about the price. Yes, money may be known as the root of all evil but it is the lust for money or being greedy that causes the evil not money. Money is good and neccessary for our welfare but wanting too much is not neccessary. I strongly suggest that you can verify that by researching the Bible and what it says about money. So, I feel the price is just right...not too much and not too small either, but just enough for anyone in Sasina to buy one of those luxury homes that is going to be build. God bless you two and take care...thanks for the concern. Oh, and by the way "Sole" I assure you that Sasina will still have authority in their village with or with out the development.

with no due respect-- Samoa was never notified until it hit the news that a deal was completed
so with respect, Sasina is not an island to itself. The Country is to be considered. With that said, lets hear the deal and understand if these so called Investors have a pot to piss in( loosely said, lets see the money buddy)

To Non-respect that you weren't informed "formally", but according to the law there was a 90 days public notification of the project. I guess you missed it.... There was no objections or even a single comment about it. If you want to see the money, asked the members of the families in Sasina. I thought Samoans were brought up to be "Respectful". I am sorry but I don't think you are a Samoan then. With the kind of language you use. Who do you think approved it....PM...and the members of the cabinet and it has been on the news. So, with all due respect to you. Can you go back to your village in Samoa and find out if everything is alright at your village...are they unify? Do they have enough courage to try out something new to better their village and help our country? And if you are wondering about Investors...I will give you a hint....who are multi=millions in America, then that would answer your question. Non-Respect you are my fellow Samoan. You are Samoan, I am a Samoan and the people who worked on this project are Samoans. Right now if these people explain every detail of things they did, it will take another ten yrs to make you understand. But for right now...just be patience...let time heal your curiousity. Respectfully acknowledging your dilemma. God Bless & Take Care

I wanted to know more about the plans/goals of SPDG and found myself impressed with what they want to achieve in Sasina. This not only will create jobs but also will help preserve our culture. My mother comes from a village in Savaii and years ago it was populated with families everywhere. Now most families have left and there's mainly the elders and some families. People, mostly the youth have ventured out to Upolu, overseas to look for work or go to school. When I visit my grandmother it's just so quiet...population has decreased.

Now with more resorts popping up in Savaii there's jobs available for villagers. With this huge project in Sasina and with preservation of culture and land a highlight...hopefully more of the young ones with benefit and not have to venture out of Savaii.

I was able to get on the SPDG website where I highlighted the points that really caught my attention and made me realise that this might be a great thing to happen to Savaii.

From - http://www.southpacificdg.com/...&Itemid=30
SAMOA - SAVAII VILLAGE RESORT

The Savaii Village Resort will be developed on the island of Savaii in the country of Samoa (previously known as Western Samoa) by South Pacific Development Group, LLC (SPDG). The Resort will be as much of a community development project as it will be a vacation destination/resort project.

Since the principals of SPDG reside in Honolulu, Hawaii and have had the benefit of witnessing a myriad of mistakes in Hawaii’s development over the course of time, the theme that they have adopted for the Samoan project is “What would you have done with Hawaii, knowing what you now know?” In other words, the project will be based on an unflappable commitment to preserve the indigenous environment and culture of Savaii. SPDG will never allow profitability to become a priority over social and environmental responsibility.

In addition to timeshare condominiums, a world-class golf course, luxury private homes, low-rise hotels, a recreational marina, cruise port, helipad and retail shopping facilities, the Savaii Village Resort will build community infrastructure including, but not limited to, a medical clinic, a new school (K-12), a library/computer learning center, a community recreational center and a cultural center dedicated to preserving the Samoan culture and traditions.

The Savaii Village Resort will also focus on cutting edge utility infrastructure development by incorporating new and unique elements such as a hydrogen park, solar and ocean power, deep cold water retrieval for air-conditioning and golf course irrigation, and a myriad of other “green” infrastructure innovations. The goal will be to show the rest of the world what can be done in terms of building a highly profitable resort community while still preserving the environment and culture.

Once successful development is underway, SPDG has access to additional land on the other major island of Upolu, in Samoa. The same development approach taken in Savaii will be applied to Upolu. SPDG will build a profitable resort destination with a commitment to preserving the environment and to building community resources for the people of Samoa.

Is Newsline able to get any more details about the deal signed? Who's entitled to what and for how long, etc?

Based on the (lack of) facts available a reader can do little but hazard a guess at the intentions of these "investors" and whether or not Sasina was sold out or is making a long over due development decisions.

More info please!

Tenari you sound like a reporter or one of the sons/daughters of Samoa whom has been educated much.... If you really want to find out about the SPDG's plans/goals, I strongly suggest to go back to the SPDG's website and asked them yourself. I am sure they wouldn't mind fulfilling your wish. Look on the top right hand corner of the website and you will find where you maybe able to find help for what you need. Good luck on your venture. God Bless & Take Care....

I AM A REAL PERSON FROM SASINA. MY NAME IS UTUMALAMA.IONATANA. I COME FROM THIS FAMILY NAME LEASI AND MATAGALU SASINA. I THINK SASINA DESERVES THAT. ITS VERY GOOD FOR ITS PEOPLE ESPECIALLY THE TEENAGERS AND STUDENTS.
IM PROUD OF IT AND CANT WAIT TO SEE IT !!!!!

What happens when people hide truth and facts? It comes out eventually is the answer.

Public knowledge and Public veting on need to know is critical in a Democracy. Understand one thing. I will only believe my eyes and ears. I tend not to believe what you tell me as truth. Citizens of Samoa have a right to know what these so called Investors have in mind. This is a large project and will need public discussion and open debates.

We need to understand the footprint of the project, complexities of plans, environmental issues, timeline and other events that occurs when a project of this size is proposed. You want another project that goes no where or another Investor give you empty promises they cannot keep?

This Project will need a 10% commitment letter of credit. Do these Ivnestors with their ravaged website have the $40million-$50million dollars to be deposited into the Samoan National Bank in 24 hours from today?

If the monies can be tranferred in 24 hours than the deal is GOOD. If the check bounces from Apia to Faleolo then its time you ask the Investors, Where is the money honey?

offended you! Because seeing some of names on the posts being made on here are actually relatives of mine and after having read some of the posts you sound very familiar to me. My deepest apologies if I disrespected or offended you and/or families in any way. Truth be said I pray that the Sasina project benefits the village, the community, its people and Samoa. I want our future generations to flourish from this major development and that these foreigners pay Sasina for what its worth!

ALL I'M SAYING IS SAMOA IS PRIME REAL ESTATE! THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO ABOUT GREED FAMILY! LIKE I SAID THE PROPERTY VALUE WILL SKY ROCKET IN 10 YEARS TIME AND $200 PER ACRE FOR 120 YEARS ?????? THAT'S HIGHWAY ROBBERY! THEY ARE GETTING AWAY WITH A HELLA BARGAIN!

Well, that is just my opinion and hopefully my concerns will be proven wrong. Praying for the best!!!!

Manuia

Okay...Fine, there are limitations to things....not everything needs to be revealed, unless there is a real need for it...and there are people qualified to explain to you about this project. What i am trying to say is, get your information from the right people instead of a third or second party...cause it would not be the truth. And we all know...truth are exaggerrated and altered from second hand information. That's why I am suggesting to get it from the right people or person. THE ONES WHO PLANNED IT. The Investors and the group of Samoans who planned it, not the people on this forum. The media news do not reveal the truth...90% of the information published are not true...they interpretted them in the wrong way or exaggerated or even alter... And its funny I am just wondering why is everyone making a big fuss about MONEY deposit into the Samoan Bank..."WHY??????"..... Do you really think these multi-millionaires or rather Billionaires investors....yes.....you see the "s" after millionaires and billionaires....yep...there are more than one, two, ....etc millionaires and billionaires and do you see the word "Group" in their name.... Well that should tell you everything about them. Go ask them .... very straight forward...there is information on their website to contact them. Don't be afraid or shy, this is your chance to meet or get to know someone or people who have 20 digits amounts in their checking accounts...or even the petty cash accounts. Asked them.

Utumalama, this is the right time for you to put your talent/s to use back home. Because everybody in your Sasina family needs all of you. All professions.... Hey, for the Sasina people who are supporting your families from there, well now there is a chance for you to support your families right at your door steps...no commuting and nobody other than an elder/s of your family to listen or an

Apology accepted Pulili, you have a right to your opinion and its a valid one. It's already taken care of. Why do you think the lease is projected to 120 yrs., and it is reviewed every 5 yrs. Like I said everything has been researched...it was not an overnight planning or a quick get to riches project... and the parties involved are not politicians or fiaola either, they are just what their company name is: South Pacific Development Group, LLC.... hint..."Development" & "Group" & "Pacific"....their goals are just that. There are other incentives......besides the lease payments.....etc. The only thing I say to all Samoa is Tapuai Mai because there is alot to be done... Pau le mea ia tatou fiafia ma faafetai ma sii le viiga i le Atua ua ana ia foaiina mai lea company e fesoasoani mo le tatou atunuu i le faatoaina ma faaaoga lelei le laueleele e self sufficient ai le tatou malo faapea fo'i le tausiga ma le tautuaina o tatou aiga. It is an all win, win project. In future time we have no problem hosting any global events....etc. Look at whats happening in our sister island American Samoa. There are not enough places to accommodate all the reps from the pacific. Hotels are filled, schools, villages....etc are being use as altenatives. All in all, this project is going to benefit not only Sasina but everyone in Samoa and our country. Tapua'i mai Samoa, ma faalagolago i le Atua ina ia taunuu faamoemoega o lo'o taumafai atu ai nei nisi o fanau a Samoa. In fact now is the time for all the sons/daughters of Samoa to come back home and use the knowledge and training they have recieved from all over the world, to uplift your families, villages and country.....

it never seems to fail that everytime a samoan tries to expose what our culture has to show for the outside world, another numb skull such as that individual quoting those texts say negative remarks. We come from a rich culture, a back ground where the rest of the world needs to know. And if having this kind of a project is what we need to give jobs to our communities boost our economy without blemishing our beautiful land and heritage so be it. We are the last standing culture in the south pacific. How many samoans do you know that once they get jobs, degrees, and benefits come back to samoa.....none....why because there is no jobs....NOW since we have the oppurtunity in our grasp (ie: clinics, schools, aquariums, etc.) we can fill those positions with our people that leave our homelands to further their education. And by the way, just because the hawaiian investors are leasing, it doesn't mean they have full control of the land....if you were smart enough you would look it up in the dictionary what the word LEASE would mean. Secondly, I SAW the lease agreement, and yes I am one of those who carefully looked through the contract to make sure that the SAMOAN people get their fair piece of the pie. The overall person in charge of the project is my father, and as long as he and I can remember, we are doing this for the people....just because there would be world class golf courses and so forth being built. It would not drop any fellow businesses such as hotels and so forth....the more tourists come in to Sasina for the golf tournaments the more hotels will be filled in...the more resteraunts will be in demand....sooo if you're gonna hate you'll just lose out....if you look into this as an investment, be prepared for the near future because tourism will boost in Samoa and I promise you it will benefit everyone...I have been to Italy, France, Amsterdam, Spain, Portugal, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, United States ( all over), England, Japan, Korea, and so forth...I currently hold several degrees...and work as a surgical tech....for someone to say that samoans are only good for janitorial jobs and is especially samoan themselves, Im ashamed to call them my fellow sisters and brothers...You take a good look at some of my accomplishments...Im one of many samoans with expertise backgrounds, so for you to say something like that is just saying that you haven't done nothing with your life and that you're ignorant and stubborn to do anything about it but you're JUST PLAIN IMMATURE!!!!!

MY LOVE IS TO THE LAND AND OUR PEOPLE I PRAY THAT ALL WILL SEE THIS AS GOOD EXSPOSURE AND BE OF GOOD BEHAVIOR BECAUSE THAT IS HOW PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER YOU BY.

That doesn't mean,people of Sasina's village w out of work.
Absolute nonsense.
This outsider w give them training how to run the Resort & keep them alive.
My dear Tama fanau Samoa it doesn't work that way the Hospitality Industry.
The people they graduate from NUS,believe me its different completey industry.
Doesn't matter if ur a lawyer ,teacher,banking,accounting,they have no idea how to operate this industry.
They have to work in this Industry for 2yrs to get experience to perform & get motivating to do the works.
Yes,the outside Samoan professional,is a good idea,that if they bring their professional Resume to get in.
We all have to help this project for the people of Sasina as well as Savaii...
I am very happy & about time the Government do something for our Big Lonely Planet.(Savaii)
God Bless Sasina...

Moana

To those that took offense to my comments and questions about if the locals around Sasina and sasina were informed fully as to what this project will be about., well, you mistook it wrong. I am an individual w/a Samoan last name, and yes, I don't live on Savai'i but my aiga comes from there. What I do find offensive, is someone who does not know me, who says that my name is "Iraq" - it just shows me that you are indeed ignorant. Too bad! Sooooooo sad!

So, my next question is, will you continue to have rights to the Beaches to swim and fish?

And may I suggest that before you make comments on the Hawaiian Kingdom and our Beloved Queen, that you do your homework thoroughly? You may contact me if you want, and I will be more than happy to assist. And by the way, I will be in Savaii w/in the next couple of months to visit family - I bet you 9 out 10 times that they have no clue as to the planning of this project in its entirety, but only a select few.