Judge
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Honour For Judge
Judicial history was made in Western Samoa in July when for the first time a Samoan judge presided over a sitting of the Land and Titles Court.
At the suggestion of the Chief Judge, New Zealander P. L. Molineaux, 50-year-old Senior Samoan Judge Meleisea Folitau is to continue to preside over all Wednesday morning sessions. His work will be supervised by the Chief Judge, who has up till now been president of the court.
Meleisea (pictured) could pos sibly be appointed first Samoan President.
The appointment of a Samoan president of the Lands and Titles Court will consider ably speed up its proceedings as it will eliminate the need for English interpretation.
A graduate of Avele College and a former school teacher, Meleisea was appointed Samoan judge in 1957. He holds a high title from the district of Falealili.