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Parties confirm candidates for Safata No.1 by-election

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 14 January 2026, 7:30PM

The Safata No.1 by-election is set for 6 February, with parties beginning to confirm their candidates. The Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) has confirmed it will contest the by-election, while the Samoa Uniting Party (SUP) has not yet decided whether it will field a candidate.

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 14 January 2026, 7:30PM

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PM defends Magele's appointment, announces district chairs

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