Samoa

Covid-19 enforced border closures have delayed the return of Samoan Police Officers on United Nations Peacekeeping missions in Africa.

More than 300 Samoans were repatriated from New Zealand yesterday, the tenth such flight since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Samoa's Prime Minister is looking to modify legislation which allows people to leave their parties and still remain an MP.

A shipment of US government-funded medical supplies has left Auckland this afternoon bound for Samoa.

Despite assurances from Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, Samoan seafarers are not rushing to sign up for 80 jobs offered on cruise ships around the world.

Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuialepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has announced that there will be no deputy prime minister appointed until after next year's General Elections.

Strict eligibility rules are discouraging Pasifika netball players in New Zealand from representing their heritage.

The Samoa prime minister has dismissed comments by his former deputy about the poor state of the country.

Drownings in Samoa have led to a police warning for people to take more care when venturing out to sea during adverse weather conditions.

Samoa has banned the importation of all avian products from Australia.

Samoa's former deputy Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, says she will not be joining another political party any time soon.

Samoa's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says she quit the government because she believes planned changes to the Land and Titles Court will undermine the rule of law. Audio

Samoa has approved a petition from the Tokelauan government to allow a special trip to the atolls to repatriate contract workers island as well as Samoans wanting to return home.

Samoan deputy prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has quit Cabinet over controversial proposals to amend the constitution.