Samoa
Heavy rain and gusty winds forecast for Samoa today
The people of Samoa are being warned to brace for wet and windy weather today.
Samoa swears in new Chief Justice
New Zealand-based Samoan lawyer, Satiu Simativa Perese, has been sworn as Samoa's new Chief Justice.
News in Samoan for 12 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa further relaxes Covid-19 restrictions
Samoa has further relaxed its Covid-19 State of Emergency restrictions for church services, with more than one gathering allowed on their sabbath.
Sport: Samoa Rugby Union urged to pick local 7s coach
The only coach to lead Samoa to a World Sevens Series title believes it's time another local is given the job.
News in Samoan for 11 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 10 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
No by-election in Samoa for former HRPP MP's seat
The former Samoan Speaker and Cabinet Minister who left the ruling party to become an independent MP, will not have to go through a by-election to keep his seat.
Samoa associate minister accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions
The associate Minister of Health in Samoa has been accused of breaching Covid-19 restrictions.
Samoa AG says no alienation of customary land in proposed bills
Samoa's three controversial bills currently undergoing public consultation, do not make any references to alienation of customary land, according to the Attorney General's office.
Some victories for Samoa constitutional changes
In Samoa there have been some victories for opponents to three controversial bills the government had been trying to rush though parliament in recents months. Audio
Opinion: Confronting Tyranny in Sāmoa
Opinion - Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi has been the Prime Minister of Sāmoa for 21 years.
Regional law association calls on Samoa to reconsider
A Pacific-wide lawyers association has joined the international chorus of concern at proposed Constitutional changes in Samoa.
Samoa Police Commissioner pressed about defendants
Samoa Supreme Court judges have issued a strong warning for the police and prisons services to bring to court several people being kept in prolonged custody.
Samoan judge's career in limbo after driving offence
A judge from the Land and Titles Court in Samoa is to have his legal future decided by the Judiciary Services Commission after his recent arrest.