Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoa political saga: Appointments of 13 associate ministers terminatedA government statement says the decision is due to a "loss of confidence in the Prime Minister's ability to work with her cabinet and the ministers' lack of trust in her leadership".Christine RovoiFri, 17 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoa PM booted from party amid questions on govt futureIn a shocking political shake-up, Sāmoa's FAST party has expelled Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and five cabinet members.Khalia StrongThu, 16 Jan
Politics • SāmoaSāmoa Cabinet reshuffle: Four new ministers sworn inPrime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa says she wants accountability and effective leadership in her government.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 15 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaMore Sāmoa MPs dismissedPrime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa has defended her decision to remove three Cabinet Ministers.Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jan
Environment • SāmoaManawanui fuel extraction delayed, locals want answersProgress on the HMNZS Manawanui fuel extraction has been stalled due to adverse weather conditions, the New Zealand Navy says.Khalia StrongTue, 14 Jan
Arts • SāmoaSāmoan tenor debuts at the Met OperaPene Pati has made a triumphant debut on one of opera’s grandest stages.Khalia StrongMon, 13 Jan
Arts • SāmoaCarving a legacy: ‘It’s taken a village to get where it is’ Jim Filiva’a Stretton, a humble master carver and owner of JS Carvings, reflects on his journey of passion, resilience, and determination in crafting a better future for his family. Sariah MagaoaFri, 10 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoan cabinet minister removed as he faces multiple criminal chargesPrime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa dismisses La'auli Leuatea Schmidt as Minister after charges spark political turmoil in Sāmoa.PMN NewsFri, 10 Jan
News • Kiribati • Tuvalu • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • Fiji • Tonga • SāmoaPacific Passports: Mobility gaps persist in 2025 rankingsPacific nations struggle in 2025 global mobility rankings as New Zealand drops to fifth and Singapore tops list.PMN NewsFri, 10 Jan
Pacific Region • SāmoaSāmoa's head of police clarifies charges against cabinet ministerAuapa'au Logoitino Filipo says charges against La’auli Leuatea Schmidt should not be mixed up with the case involving a 19-year-old hit-and-run victim.PMN NewsThu, 09 Jan
