Samoa

The Samoan government says it is ready to send seasonal workers to New Zealand and Australia as soon as a request is made.

Samoa's government has approved the first repatriation flights for citizens stranded in Europe and the United States, due to the pandemic.

The Samoan prime minister stepped in to break up a drunken crowd throwing stones at the weekend, according to reports from Samoa.

Samoa's government wants to use prisoners to build new housing projects.

Yesterday was the last day to register for the 2021 Samoa general elections and there were reports of pandemonium in Apia.

Tonga and Samoa are relishing the chance to play international rugby again as they step up preparations for their Women's Rugby World Cup repechage qualifier.

A Samoan man on trial for anti-vaccination comments against the government is seeking to recuse a third judge from his case.

The man on trial in Samoa for posting online comments attacking the government's measles vaccination program last year is seeking the withdrawal of another judge from presiding over the case.

Voters in Samoa have been told they must register with the electoral commission by Thursday 8 October or face a fine.

Samoa's District court will today start a two day hearing in the case against an outspoken anti-vaxxer, Edwin Tamasese.

Samoa's new Chief Justice is being sent to New Zealand for medical treatment just a few months after being sworn in.