Sources: RNZI
Tuimalealiʻifano Vaʻaletoʻa Sualauvi II is re-elected by the Parliament for a second term as O le Ao o le Malo, the Samoan head of state. 2022-08-23
The Supreme Court of Samoa clears the way for Naomi Mata'afa to form a new government and thereby become the first female Prime Minister of Samoa, ending a political deadlock. This would end a long tenure by current Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi, who has held power since November 1998. 2021-05-17
Samoa extends the state of emergency until September 27. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi says he fears the practice of congregating in large numbers would likely see the virus entering the (at this time) COVID-19-free country. 2020-08-29
The death toll from the measles outbreak in Samoa has reached 32 with over 2,400 cases recorded. 2019-11-26
In response to a measles outbreak, Samoa declares a state of emergency, closes all schools and urges all persons under 17 to avoid public gatherings. 2019-11-17
Samoan authorities prepared for Severe Tropical Cyclone Amos which is forecast to make landfall later tonight. 2016-04-23
Samoa announces the pardon of 35 prisoners to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence from New Zealand. 2012-06-1
The Pacific Island nations of Samoa and Tokelau move from east to west of the International Date Line in order to align their time zone better with their main trading partners, meaning that they will not mark December 30 this year. 2011-12-29
Samoa announces plans to shift west of the international dateline from the east, putting it a day ahead to make trading with Australia and New Zealand easier. 2011-05-9