Samoa
News in Samoan for 20 April 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Samoan for 19 April 2022
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Flights for seasonal workers from Samoa to Australia and NZ suspended
Samoa's government has suspended flights for Samoans on seasonal work schemes for both Australia and New Zealand.
News in Samoan for 14 April 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Gambling Control Authority in Samoa fined
The Gambling Control Authority in Samoa has been fined $US6,849 for breaching the State of Emergency orders banning any form of gambling.
News in Samoan for 13 April 2022
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Small nations should be heard collectively, says Samoa PM
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the collective stance of small island nations is important to ensure their voice is heard on global platforms.
News in Samoan for 12 April 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Covid death toll rises to seven in Samoa
Samoa's Ministry of Health has confirmed four new Covid-19-related deaths taking the total number of deaths since the start of community transmission last month to seven.
Samoa extends state of emergency another four weeks
The Samoa Government has extended a state of emergency through to May 8.
News in Samoan for 11 April 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Funding boost for victims of domestic violence in Samoa
The Samoan government has given $US279,940 to the Samoa Victims Support Group (SVSG) - the largest grant for an NGO in Samoa.
Samoa reduces its Covid-19 alert level
Samoa will downgrade its Covid-19 alert to level 2 to allow government ministries, businesses and civil society to deliver services around the country.
First Covid-related death recorded in Samoa
Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.