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Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa ends Samoa's state of emergency after two years.
2022-07-27

The Samoan head of state, Tuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi II, issues a proclamation preventing the Legislative Assembly of Samoa from meeting on May 24 without explanation, triggering a constitutional crisis. Opposition leader Naomi Mataʻafa of FAST was expected to be elected prime minister at the upcoming session following a Supreme Court ruling upholding the results of the general election.
2021-05-22

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

Samoa bans all cruise ships from visiting the country amid growing efforts to keep the virus away.
2020-02-22

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

The Samoan Islands and Wallis and Futuna brace for the impact of Cyclone Amos as the Fiji Meteorological Service upgrades the cyclone to a category three storm, with sustained winds as high as 140 km-h at its centre.
2016-04-22

At least five people are reported dead and entire villages have been flattened after Cyclone Winston hits Fiji.
2016-02-21

A curfew of 6pm is introduced with power out in many areas of Fiji.
2016-02-20

Cyclone Evan heads towards Fiji after causing at least three deaths and widespread damage in Samoa.
2012-12-14

Samoa announces the pardon of 35 prisoners to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its independence from New Zealand.
2012-06-1