Former Vanuatu PM Salwai’s appeal dismissed
Vanuatu Appeal Court has dismissed the appeal of former Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai.
In handing down the verdict Friday, the judges said in their assessment,...
Samoa caretaker PM promoting lawlessness: Fiame Mata’afa
Samoa caretaker PM promoting lawlessness: Fiame Mata’afa
Lotofaga Member-elect Fiame Naomi Mataafa has accused Samoa caretaker Prime Minister of “promoting lawlessness” by saying a 21...
Samoa Supreme court overrules fresh election order
The Supreme Court has overruled a declaration by the Samoa Head of State voiding last month's elections as having no legal authority.
The court has...
Samoa Caretaker PM welcomes fresh election
Samoa Caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has applauded the decision from the Head of State to call for fresh General Elections to determine...
Samoa AG applies to discontinue FAST hearing
Samoa Supreme Court will hear an eleventh hour application from the Attorney General to discontinue the challenge from Faatuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi...
Samoa’s female PM challenger set for rerun after gender quota row
Samoans could elect their first woman prime minister later this month in the rerun of an April general election that was overshadowed by controversy...
Samoan Head of State intervenes, calls for fresh elections
Samoans woke up to the news today that they will go back to the polls in just over two-weeks’ time, on 21 May 2021.
Calling...
28 election petitions filed in the Samoa Supreme Court
A total of 28 election petitions have been filed in the Samoa Supreme Court following last month’s general elections.
The petitions are registered at the...
Tuilaepa should concede defeat, says FAST leader Fiamē Mata’afa
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi should accept the result of the general elections and concede defeat.
This is according to the leader of...
Regional solidarity way forward for the Pacific
In the true Pacific way, Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama has called on fellow Pacific Leaders to strengthen ties and have greater understanding...
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