Samoa
Counterfeit notes continuing problem in Samoa
Increasing counterfeit currency continues to cause headaches for Samoan banking officials and the police.
Samoa PM amongst prosecution witnesses against King Faipopo
Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, will be one of the key witnesses in a defamation case against the man known on social media as King Faipopo.
Samoa Airways chair quits
Chairman of Samoa Airways, Fe'esago Siaosi Fepulea'i, has resigned and Cabinet has appointed an interim chair.
Samoa raises fresh concerns over cryptocurrency OneCoin
Samoans are being warned about a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme which has compromised the country's financial system. Audio
Samoan church implicated in cryptocurrency scam
At least one Samoan church has been implicated in a global multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scheme authorities say is a fraudulent scam.
Samoa caught up in cryptocurrency scam - Central Bank
Samoan businesses, churches and individuals have been implicated in a multi-billion dollar global cryptocurrency scam.
Samoa village endorses lease agreement for new airport
Samoa's new $US5 million airport project at Ti'avea Aleipata on Upolu island has been given the green light after the land lease agreement between three families and the government was signed…
News in Samoan for 26 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa prime minister reshuffles cabinet
Samoa's minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Faimalotoa Kika Stowers, is to head the Ministry of Health, with the current minister, Tuitama Talalelei Tuitama, being moved to Women…
News in Samoan for 25 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Convicted Samoa judge resigns
The President of the Samoa Land and Titles Court, Fepulea'i Attila Ropati, has resigned.
Samoa Pacific Games Office defends awarding of contracts
Samoa's Pacific Games Office says criticism over the awarding of its broadcasting contract is wrong.
Samoa to screen students for hearing difficulties
Samoa's Ministry of Education and SENESE, an NGO for inclusive education support services, have geared up for a national hearing screening exercise next week.
Sports: Hotels to house Pacific Games boxers
Four hotels on Savai'i will house all boxers and officials during the Pacific Games in Samoa in July.
News in Samoan for 24 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa awaits appointment of new Chief Justice
Samoa will soon have a new chief justice appointed by the head of state, on the advice of the prime minister, after the retirement of Patu Falefatu Maka Sapolu.
50 percent water rate hike not a big increase - Samoa official
A more than 50 percent increase for domestic water rates in Samoa has been described by an officer of the Samoa Water Authority as "not a big increase".
Samoa union upset by employers failing to pay worker's superannuation
A senior Samoa First Union organiser has accused some of the country's employers of failing to pay workers' contributions to the Samoa National Provident Fund.
Samoa peackeepers deploy to South Sudan
The latest deployment of Samoan peace keepers has left for South Sudan.
News in Samoan for 19 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio