Sources: RNZI
Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years. 2022-07-27
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
Tonga and Fiji declare a state of emergency as part of an ongoing measles outbreak. Conditions worsen in Samoa where the death toll continues to rise and schools remain closed. There are 1,797 confirmed cases as of Saturday, with 153 detected on Friday alone. 2019-11-23
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
Cyclone Evan bears down on Fiji, disrupting international flights after leaving at least 4 people dead in Samoa with 8 others missing. [http:--www.sbs.com.au-news-article-1720883-Cyclone-bears-down-on-Fiji (AAP via SBS News)] [http:--nz.news.yahoo.com-a---world-15647742-fears-of-catastrophic-damage-as-cyclone-nears-fiji- (AFP via Yahoo News)]date=April 2020 2012-12-16
Cyclone Evan heads towards Fiji after causing at least three deaths and widespread damage in Samoa. 2012-12-14
Tropical Cyclone Evan makes landfall near the Samoan capital Apia causing at least two deaths and the declaration of a state of disaster. 2012-12-13
One New Zealand tourist is dead and another missing after a family of six is swept away in a flash flood of the Vaisigano River in the Samoan capital Apia. 2012-03-15
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
The Polynesian Leaders Group, an eight-member governmental cooperative regional grouping, is formally launched in Apia, Samoa. 2011-11-17