Samoa
World Bank has no plans to fund bridge linking Samoan islands - report
The World Bank has poured cold water on the idea of a bridge linking all the inhabited islands of Samoa.
Sport: Fiji find form to win first Sydney 7s title
Fiji claimed their first title of the Men's World Sevens Series after holding on to defeat South Africa 12-10 in last night's Cup final in Sydney.
News in Samoan for 3 February 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa Airways extends Malindo plane lease
Samoa's national airline Samoa Airways will have the use of the leased Malindo Air plane for at least another three more months.
Samoan students in China won't be evacuated - Samoa govt
Samoan students in China, including those in the coronavirus infected Hubei province, will not be evacuated, the Samoa government says.
Sport: Tonga's Veitongo FC target OFC Champions League history
Tongan football champions Veitongo FC are talking up their chances of making history in today's do-or-die OFC Champions League qualifying match against Tupapa Maraerenga.
News in Samoan for 31 January 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Coronavirus: Samoa's preventative measures hitting travellers
Travel restrictions imposed by Samoa's government amid the deadly global outbreak of coronavirus are having an impact on those planning to visit from New Zealand. Audio
Samoa's power supply for Upolu island under severe strain
The power supply on Samoa's main island is operating in an effective state of emergency, the country's electricity utility says.
News in Samoan for 30 January 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Sport: Lupe o le Soaga qualify for OFC Champions League main draw
Lupe o le Soaga has qualified for the group stages of the OFC Champions League football competition following a 0-0 draw with Tupapa Maraerenga from the Cook Islands.
News in Samoan for 29 January 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Coronavirus: Pacific islands 'fighting a war' on epidemics
In the Pacific, where several countries are already dealing with epidemics, some countries have taken extreme measures to try and halt the spread of the new coronavirus.
While authorities say the… Video, Audio
Two men in quarantine in Samoa over coronavirus fears
Samoa's Ministry of Health has confirmed that two Samoan sailors are in quarantine for 14 days at the Faleolo District Hospital amid fears they might be carrying China's coronavirus.
Shortage of proof-of-vaccination cards in Samoa - reports
Samoa's education and health ministries have come under scrutiny as reports emerge of an apparent shortage of proof-of-vaccination cards, which are legally required for school enrolment.
Tupapa Maraerenga chasing three-peat in OFC Champions League qualifiers
Cook Islands football champions Tupapa Maraerenga are looking to pick up where they left off in the OFC Champions League qualifying stage.
News in Samoan for 28 January 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa to host session of UN Committee on Rights of the Child
In an historic first, Samoa will host an Extraordinary Outreach Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child in March.
Samoa's Lupe o le Soaga make winning start to OFC Qualifiers
Samoan football champions Lupe o le Soaga have taken a major step towards securing their place in the OFC Champions League main draw with a 2-0 victory over Veitongo FC.
Samoa PM calls for resignation of slow judges
Samoa's Prime Minister has called for the resignations of court judges who take too long to make decisions.