FAST candidates targeting senior Samoa ruling Human Rights Political Party MPs
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120,000 voters in Samoa go to the polls today
In a fine sun shiny Samoan day, 120,000 voters go to the polls today to elect a new government following months of intensive and...
Samoa election 2021
By Nanai Anae Dr. Iati Iati
STANDFIRST
Can you remember the last time Samoa had a formidable political opposition? It has been a while, and...
Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election
The official dissolution of the Samoa XVI Legislative Assembly was held this morning bringing to an end a six-week sitting that began on 19...
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