Samoa

A rift has developed between the leaders of the Samoa government.

Samoa authorities say the Covid-19 test kits it is getting from the World Health Organization have been delayed.

The former Attorney General in Samoa says controversial changes proposed to the courts will help offer cultural solutions the current Westminster model cannot.

A report in Samoa has found an overwhelming failure by government bodies to comply with health and safety standards.

Samoa's government is seeking to pass legislation that would undermine the country's Constitution, according to the local law society.

The World Bank has approved funding of $US3.4 million to further support Samoa's efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 into the country.

A criminal investigation has been launched in Samoa into allegations against the Associate Minister for Justice, So'oalo Mene.

Samoa's Ombudsman Office, which deals with abuses of humans rights, says those discriminating against people with disabilities are not upholding the country's cultural values.

A small window of opportunity has opened up for fishing vessels banned from docking at Apia wharf in Samoa.

An Air New Zealand plane is repatriating at least 200 people from Apia to Auckland but will not be taking any passengers back to Samoa.

The United Nations Development Programme and Japan have helped Samoa's politicians work remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Customs agents in Samoa have intercepted a package containing over $US90,000 worth of cocaine.

The matai council of Ti'avea village on the eastern end of Upolu in Samoa, has consented to a government request to relocate homes and graves to facilitate the construction of a $US5 million airstrip.

Tonga and Samoa have received boosts to their Covid-19 responses from the Asian Development Bank.

A retired judge has labelled proposed legislation in Samoa's parliament to create an Independent Land and Titles Court as a disaster for the concept of law.