Election petition against Speaker withdrawn

samoa

Opposition pounces on $1 million district funding

An election promise by the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (F.A.S.T.) to allocate $1 million in funds annually to each district and raise senior citizen benefits has come under scrutiny in parliament as debate on the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget continued.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 21/09/2021

samoa

Aborted Savai'i vehicle protest triggers heated debate

The disappointment over the aborted Human Rights Protection Party-organised vehicle convoy protest in Savai’i last month has re-emerged in parliament, triggering heated debate between Members.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 22/09/2021

samoa

Samoans in N.Z. urged to get vaccinated

Samoans across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland are being encouraged by community leaders and health providers to get vaccinated as New Zealand races to get its eligible population vaccinated.