Samoa
Samoa village endorses lease agreement for new airport
Samoa's new $US5 million airport project at Ti'avea Aleipata on Upolu island has been given the green light after the land lease agreement between three families and the government was signed…
Samoa caught up in cryptocurrency scam - Central Bank
Samoan businesses, churches and individuals have been implicated in a multi-billion dollar global cryptocurrency scam.
News in Samoan for 26 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa prime minister reshuffles cabinet
Samoa's minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Faimalotoa Kika Stowers, is to head the Ministry of Health, with the current minister, Tuitama Talalelei Tuitama, being moved to Women…
News in Samoan for 25 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Convicted Samoa judge resigns
The President of the Samoa Land and Titles Court, Fepulea'i Attila Ropati, has resigned.
Samoa Pacific Games Office defends awarding of contracts
Samoa's Pacific Games Office says criticism over the awarding of its broadcasting contract is wrong.
Samoa to screen students for hearing difficulties
Samoa's Ministry of Education and SENESE, an NGO for inclusive education support services, have geared up for a national hearing screening exercise next week.
Sports: Hotels to house Pacific Games boxers
Four hotels on Savai'i will house all boxers and officials during the Pacific Games in Samoa in July.
News in Samoan for 24 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa awaits appointment of new Chief Justice
Samoa will soon have a new chief justice appointed by the head of state, on the advice of the prime minister, after the retirement of Patu Falefatu Maka Sapolu.
50 percent water rate hike not a big increase - Samoa official
A more than 50 percent increase for domestic water rates in Samoa has been described by an officer of the Samoa Water Authority as "not a big increase".
Samoa union upset by employers failing to pay worker's superannuation
A senior Samoa First Union organiser has accused some of the country's employers of failing to pay workers' contributions to the Samoa National Provident Fund.
Samoa peackeepers deploy to South Sudan
The latest deployment of Samoan peace keepers has left for South Sudan.
News in Samoan for 19 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 18 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Fund contribution hike proposal worries Samoa union
The Samoa Workers Union has voiced concern at a government proposal to increase worker contributions to the Samoa National Provident Fund.
Samoan villagers told to house teachers
Villagers in Samoa have been told they should provide accommodation for teachers travelling long distances to work.
News in Samoan for 17 April 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Samoa court upholds resort's lease
A Samoa resort is continuing to operate after the Court of Appeal upheld a ruling which overturned a decision to revoke the government's endorsement of the resort's customary land lease.