Samoa
Samoa govt to review $8 million energy project after losses
A multimillion-dollar biomass project, intended to generate electricity for the Samoa national grid, is under review after it incurred more loss than profit.
Samoans over 21 at home or abroad must register to vote or be penalised
All Samoan citizens, including those who reside overseas, can be prosecuted once they enter the country if they do not undergo a compulsory election registration.
News in Samoan for 12 March 2024
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Wellington hosts inaugural Samoan cricket tournament
Wellington hosts inaugural Samoan cricket tournament. Audio
News in Samoan for 11 March 2024
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Samoa's electoral laws amended
Samoa's electoral laws grants diaspora to register to vote. Audio
Samoa legislators pass electoral amendments despite concerns
The amendments will give Samoan citizens the right to register to vote from overseas, but the opposition are concerned about the country being governed by "outsiders".
Electoral Amendment Bill: Samoa will not be governed by outsiders - minister
This week, the ruling Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party tabled the Electoral Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament under the certificate of urgency.
Samoa opposition voices objections on electoral changes
A proposed change to repeal the current electoral roll and register every eligible voter again has attracted widespread concerns from Samoa's opposition.
Samoa police seize marijuana, meth and firearms
Deputy police commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tia'i-Keti says police are concerned after drugs were found at Fugalei Market just a short distance away from an all girl's primary school.
News in Samoan for 29 February 2024
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News in Samoan for 28 February 2024
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News in Samoan for 27 February 2024
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Samoan tri-athletes fund their way to New Zealand meet
A lack of funding support has not has not dampened the spirits of the Triathlon Samoa athletes preparing for the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships in Napier on Sunday.
News in Samoan for 22 Februuary 2024
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