Samoa
News in Samoan for 10 June 2022
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Twelve players to debut for Manu Samoa at Pacific Nations Cup
Manu Samoa's prospect World Cup squad selection is widening with a new array of top players to make their debut for the team in the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup.
Wrap of Samoan language week
It's Samoan Language week and in Palmerston North they're not stopping at just one week. They've launched a six week course, that runs in the Congregational Church of Samoa hall in Westbrook. Tiana… Audio
Pathologist due to start on backlog of post-mortems in Samoa
Eight Samoan families will soon be able to finally bury relatives who have been in the Tupua Tamasese Meaole hospital morgue, after the arrival of a pathologist to perform post-mortems.
Samoan opposition challenges suspension of leader in court
Samoa's opposition has filed a legal challenge in court against the indefinite suspension of party leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from Parliament.
Samoa celebrates 60 years of independence
New Zealand's Samoan peoples are celebrating 60 years since Samoa became an independent nation. The nation has marked Independence day - the day for celebrating the country ceasing to be a colony of… Audio
Samoan PM raises concerns over nations' sudden interest in Pacific
Samoa's Prime Minister says the Pacific Islands Forum is central for discussions on major policy decisions affecting small Pacific Island nations' future, especially around regional security.
Samoa celebrates 60 years of independence
Church bells and police sirens rang out across Samoa at midnight to herald the start of 12 months of nationwide celebrations for the 60th year of independence from New Zealand.
China to continue pushing for Pacific nations to sign agreement
China's government says it remains confident it can strike a sweeping trade and security agreement with 10 Pacific Island states despite being forced to shelve its proposed agreement.
China considers funding new police training centre in Solomon Islands
China will consider building a police training centre in Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific in a bid to increase its influence in the region.
Samoan independence: '60 years on, we have seen Samoa, our country, develop'
When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa'amanū Lā'ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride.
