Politics • SāmoaSāmoa tightens control of district funds with new seizure powersNew funding agreements confirm DDP money remains government property and allow Cabinet to step in where funds are misused.Renate RiversTue, 17 Feb
Politics • SāmoaFaasaleleaga II funding withheld by CabinetSāmoa's Prime Minister says no more funding after local leaders failed to meet government conditions.Renate RiversFri, 13 Feb
Politics • SāmoaPower struggle grows over new Sāmoa district appointmentsCritics warn reforms to the Fono Fa’avae risk sidelining local voices as the government defends its appointments.Renate RiversWed, 11 Feb
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa approves millions in school payout as funding questions remainThe government has approved a nationwide back-to-school payment but has yet to explain how the one-off assistance will be funded.Renate RiversWed, 28 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa PM challenged by village chiefs over district appointmentA dispute between the Prime Minister and community leaders in Faasaleleaga II has raised questions about political influence in village matters.Renate RiversFri, 23 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa confirms district office leaders as PM defends appointments after bribery rulingChairpersons for all 51 Fono Faavae offices have now been confirmed, with Laaulialemalietoa defending the reappointment of a former MP found guilty of bribery amid opposition criticism of the process.Renate RiversThu, 15 Jan
