Samoa
Samoan MP resigns as suspension debate takes place
A former Speaker of the House in Samoa, Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schimidt, has resigned from Parliament halting debate over a Parliamentary Privileges Committee recommendation of a three month…
News in Samoan for 30 June 2020
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Former AB looks to connect Pasifika communities with NZ Rugby
Former All Black Saveatama Eroni Clarke wants New Zealand Rugby to be the "guiding light" in connecting Pacific communities with the country's ational game.
Samoa styrofoam ban kicks in this week
People in Samoa will face hefty fines if found to be using Styrofoam products from Wednesday.
NZ Samoan teen 'Jawsh 685' #1 on iTunes chart
South Auckland-Samoan teen, Joshua Nanai aka 'Jawsh 685', whose tune inspired and has been sampled by popstar Jason Derulo, has hit the top of the iTunes charts. Audio
Former Samoa rugby internationals back local to lead the Manu
Former Manu Samoa internationals have thrown their support behind the idea of a local coach leading the team into the next World Cup.
Samoan MP found not guilty but media man guilty of forgery
A Samoa independent MP, Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has been found not guilty of more than one hundred criminal charges.
Controversial church pastor taken off air in Samoa
A commercial TV station in Samoa says it will no longer screen sermons by Pastor Willie Papu, the leader of the Samoan Independent Seventh Day Adventist Church.
NZ help sought in repatriating Samoans stranded on ships
New Zealand says it is open to helping Samoa's government repatriate hundreds of citizens stranded on cruise ships due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Samoa eyes international telecommunications business
Samoa is aiming to become a regional telecommunications hub, the communications minister says.
News in Samoan for 26 June 2020
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News in Samoan for 25 June 2020
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News in Samoan for 24 June 2020
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Former Toa Samoa player appears on attempted murder charge
Former Samoan rugby league international Maugaloto Palu has been arrested for attempted murder.
News in Samoan for 23 June 2020
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Samoa parliament says media are not banned
Samoa's Parliament has answered criticism it received for a lack of media facilities saying it recognises the importance of fair and factual reporting of its proceedings.
Samoa's Pulemelei Mound to no longer be sold
The owners behind a controversial land sale in Samoa have announced they will not sell the site where the ancient Pulemelei Mound is situated.
Rugby returns to Samoa this weekend
Local rugby competitions will get back underway in Samoa this weekend after Covid-19 forced all sporting activities to a standstill in March.
News in Samoan for 19 June 2020
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