191 to contest Samoa election
The Office of the Electoral Commission has recorded the highest number of Samoa election candidates at the close of
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
Samoa caretaker PM not surprised with illegal move to nominate a new government
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says an attempt by the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly to nominate a new government was legally flawed and did not surprise
Samoa PM addresses parliament amid political turmoil
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has apologised to the country for the division within the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party with confidence in her leadership central to the divisions. Her apology was
Samoa political saga: Challenge to party removal reported
Samoa’s prime minister and the five other ousted members of the ruling FAST Party are reportedly challenging their removal. FAST chairman La’auli Leuatea Schmidt on Wednesday announced the removal of the
Pacific Person of the Year: Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s long line of firsts
Fiame Naomi Mata’afa needed no coaxing as to who should be credited for preventing her island nation from descending into chaos the moment Samoa’s Court of Appeal ruled that her Fa’atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi
Fiame prevails: “It’s a new day”
By Samantha Magick “Can I offer my deepest gratitude to you, the people of Samoa, and in particular acknowledge the dignity with which you have waited with patience and forbearance, peacefully and respectfully, for
Samoa Supreme court overrules fresh election order
Samoa's Supreme Court has overruled a declaration by the Samoa Head of State voiding last month's elections as having no legal authority, however caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi says he will