Samoa

With Samoa's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out slated to start in April, some in the tourism sector aren't sure they'll be in business when borders eventually re-open. Audio

The management staff of the Samoa women's sevens team have been stood down until the end of April because the rugby union cannot afford to employ them on a full-time basis

Samoa's economy collapsed by 8.6 percent in the 12 months to the end of September 2020.

Former Samoa deputy prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mataafa, has been named leader of the country's newest political party.

Samoa's FAST political party has recorded its first unopposed election candidate for the new Parliament, former Deputy Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.

The 16 year old Samoan who tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving on 12 February has been released for home isolation.

Samoa's Prime Minister has dismissed claims by the Opposition FAST party that a Commission of Inquiry undermines the independence of Parliament.

Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister says allegations of treason and breaches of standing orders are a 'bit of an election ploy.'