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Samoa to go to early election after Fiame concedes leadership

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A split in the Fast Party in January saw Fiame remove Fast Party chairman La’auli Leuatea Schmidt and several Fast ministers from her Cabinet. In turn, he ejected her from Fast, leaving her isolated and leading a minority Government. Earlier this year, over a two-week period, Fiame and her minority Government defeated two back-to-back leadership … Read more

Police Commissioner clarifies charges in Samoa political case

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Samoa’s Police Commissioner clarified charges against FAST party chairman Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, separating them from another case. Laauli, also Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, declared his innocence on social media. Laauli is due in court on February 4; Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa stressed letting the law take its course. By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai of RNZ … Read more