11 Jun 2018

Historic courthouse in Samoa to be demolished

From , 3:04 pm on 11 June 2018

Samoa's old courthouse, which is one of the country's most historic buildings, is set to be demolished and replaced with a hotel.

The German-designed building is almost 120-years-old and has borne witness to some key periods in Samoa's history, including the country's struggle for independence.

However, Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi says the building is riddled with termites and has been condemned.

Amelia Langford reports.

New Zealand, British, Australian and French servicemen raise the Union Jack at the Apia courthouse in August 1914

New Zealand, British, Australian and French servicemen raise the Union Jack at the Apia courthouse in August 1914 Photo: nzhistory.govt.nz