Samoa
News in Samoan for 19 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
'Don't think it's fair': Samoa opposition unhappy about voting law changes
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is opposing changes to the country's electoral law.
News in Samoan for 18 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa cyclists 'chase time' to prepare for overseas competitions
Bike Samoa Federation will be holding regular time trials as the work towards developing and preparing athletes who can compete at regional or international events.
News in Samoan for 15 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Concerns raised over Samoan diaspora's participation
Concerns raised over Samoan diaspora's participation in next election. Audio
Samoa's plan to allow overseas voting
Critics of a new electoral law in Samoa say it could allow overseas voters to decide elections.
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News in Samoan for 14 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa govt to review $8 million energy project after losses
A multimillion-dollar biomass project, intended to generate electricity for the Samoa national grid, is under review after it incurred more loss than profit.
Samoans over 21 at home or abroad must register to vote or be penalised
All Samoan citizens, including those who reside overseas, can be prosecuted once they enter the country if they do not undergo a compulsory election registration.
News in Samoan for 12 March 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Wellington hosts inaugural Samoan cricket tournament
Wellington hosts inaugural Samoan cricket tournament. Audio
News in Samoan for 11 March 2024
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Samoa's electoral laws amended
Samoa's electoral laws grants diaspora to register to vote. Audio
Samoa legislators pass electoral amendments despite concerns
The amendments will give Samoan citizens the right to register to vote from overseas, but the opposition are concerned about the country being governed by "outsiders".
Electoral Amendment Bill: Samoa will not be governed by outsiders - minister
This week, the ruling Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party tabled the Electoral Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament under the certificate of urgency.
Samoa opposition voices objections on electoral changes
A proposed change to repeal the current electoral roll and register every eligible voter again has attracted widespread concerns from Samoa's opposition.