Samoa

Samoa has welcomed its first cruise ship since the country's measles outbreak started late last year.

One of three men facing a charge of plotting to assassinate Samoa's prime minister has withdrawn a bid to change his plea to not guilty.

An escaped prisoner in Samoa has been recaptured after nine months on the run.

Samoa's government has warned 400 seasonal workers heading to New Zealand that they'll be returned home if they have extramarital affairs while overseas.

Samoa's Cabinet has reinstated the commissioner of prisons after a five month suspension.

Ferry sailings between the two Samoas have been suspended to prevent any potential spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.

The UN Child Rights Committee will review the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Tuvalu in its session in Samoa early next month.

Ferry sailings between the two Samoas have been suspended to prevent any potential spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.

A father in Samoa has been jailed for 25 years for the rape and indecent assault of his 14-year-old daughter.

A fundraising campaign has been launched to support injured Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa, who suffered a serious neck injury last month.

Six people are being held in quarantine in Samoa, and 18 have been refused entry, since the government introduced border restrictions to stave off the Wuhan coronavirus.

In the afterglow of another epic Super Bowl contest, Samoan teenager Belford Viali is hoping he will one day get the chance to show his skills on American football's biggest stage.

Two Samoan students returning from China are in quarantine at the Faleolo Health Clinic.