Samoa

Veteran journalist and JAWS member Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia has raised concerns over the contents of a leaked 19-page draft of the government’s proposed media protocol, saying several measures could undermine press freedom in Samoa

100 grams of methamphetamine concealed originating from American Samoa was intercepted by the Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) at the Matautu Wharf on Thursday. A local man and a Filipino woman have been chargeds

Five Samoans top the list of Creative New Zealand Arts Pasifika Awards 2025 that celebrate excellence and innovation across the Pacific creative sector; director and actress Anapela Polataivao is the winner of the Senior Pacific Artist Award

Police has launched “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” campaign involving the Church, as local parishes are central to communities and their leadership on this issue is crucial

The National University of Samoa has signed an agreement with the Samoa Submarine Cable Company Limited to enhance the NUS digital infrastructure, network capacity, and ICT resilience in its mission to advance excellence, particularly in STEM disciplines

Samoa Immigration upgraded its capacity with the official handover of a newly upgraded Border Management System and advanced equipment from the International Organization for Migration, through the support of the Government of Japan

FAST party will retain power as election results confirm its victory; but Samoa will have a new PM: Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, following incumbent PM resignation from FAST party leader earlier this year

Pre-polling stations have been opened for the elderly and the members of the disabled community, making sure they can exercise their right to vote ahead of the general election scheduled for tomorrow 29 August

The Samoa Law Society is calling for electoral rights to be upheld to ensure a free and fair election; in view of upcoming Samoa’s general election on 29 August it reminded that “Universal voting rights are the cornerstone of a democratic country"

The second death of a child due to dengue fever has led authorities to extend school closures: all Early Childhood Education programs and Primary School classes for years 1 to 7 will be suspended until 25 July in a number of districts

The Samoa United Party, led by caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa, officially launched its election manifesto, confirming 26 candidates for the upcoming general election

Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, leader of Human Rights Protection Party, has defended his party’s proposal to cut the 15% Value Added Goods and Services Tax as a direct response to the nation’s worsening cost of living

Bee Educated, an initiative by the Samoa Agricultural Organisation funded by the Global Environment Facility through the UNDP, has trained over 100 new beekeepers since 2022 and distributed 2.000 hives across both islands of Upolu and Savai'i