Samoa

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.'

Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister and three other Opposition MPs are to be investigated for alleged treasonous activities and breaches of Standing Orders.

Samoa's Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after World Rugby recommended the 2021 women's tournament be postponed until next year due to the ongoing effects of Covid-19.

Samoan authorities are likely to extend the quarantine period for 160 repatriated passengers who arrived three weeks ago if a 16-year-old male on their flight continues to test positive for Covid-19.

The Minister responsible for village mayors says they should resign if they don't support government programmes.

Samoa is earning millions of dollars from its labour force on the New Zealand and Australian seasonal workers schemes.

A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has urged the government to address the lack of a pathologist to perform autopsies on bodies at the country's mortuaries.