投稿者: Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson
The most stable democracy in the Pacific is undergoing a seismic political shift as the country approaches elections next year Samoa’s former deputy prime minister will run against her former party of 35 years, and the prime minister she served under, …
Prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Lupesoliai Malielegaoi has ruled for 22 years, but a former ally leads a new coalition of challengersThe 22-year rule of one of the world’s longest-serving prime ministers, Samoa’s Tuilaepa Sailele Lupesoliai Malielegaoi…
Many islanders in America live in large families and tight-knit communities, and work in frontline service industries, increasing their risk of exposure Pacific islanders living in the US are being hospitalised with Covid-19 at up to 10 times the rate …
New premier of the Pacific nation, Dalton Tagelagi, seeks to reopen island and ‘a return to the good old happy days’The two candidates for the seat of Mutalau, a village on Niue’s northern point, could not be separated. Both had the same number of vote…
Funded by Australia, the multi-million dollar building does not include a space for journalistsSamoa’s multi-million dollar parliament house, funded by the Australian government, was built without a press gallery, despite pleas from local media for a s…
Hundreds of workers stranded on commercial and cruise ships since government closed borders to all including returning citizensSamoans trapped at sea due to coronavirus have pleaded with their government to allow them to return home. The 321 Samoan sea…
Refusal of entry to citizens after transiting through Singapore is illegal, expert warnsSamoa’s decision to refuse entry into the country of eight of its citizens over coronavirus fears has been criticised as a violation of international law by a legal…
Particular fears exist for Samoa, where authorities are discussing emergency measures to protect against Sars-like virusPacific nations are ramping up security measures at ports and airports amid fears the deadly coronavirus could arrive on their shore…