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
