Samoa

The last group of travellers in quarantine in Samoa will be released this week according to the National Emergency Operations Center.

The Samoa government has launched two plans to upgrade the coastal marine environment's ecological resilience to withstand the impact of climate change.

More than 50 people are staying at two of three evacuation sites set up around the Samoan capital of Apia after the flash flooding on Friday.

The Samoan government has made some significant changes to the State of Emergency Orders for the Covid-19 pandemic.

In Samoa, there's major flooding in parts of the Apia Township and landslides in other vulnerable parts of the country following extreme heavy rain.

Samoa is encouraging all Pacific Forum members not yet party to the Rarotonga Treaty to join the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone pact.

Samoa's parliament has passed three laws that fundamentally alter the country's constitution and judicial system.

Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi, has become the latest candidate to have secured a seat in the next Parliament.

Samoa is to get $US2.3 million worth of laboratory equipment and medical supplies for its Covid-19 response.

Samoa's two imported Covid-19 cases have been discharged from quarantine isolation and released to their families.

Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua will spend Christmas Day in quarantine but remains hopeful Santa Claus will still be able to deliver his rugby wishlist.

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