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26 January 2021

Rescue Mission In Tourism Fight To Survive Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic dominated the Year 2020 and still does up to now. Our health-guided response has remained tolerant and resilient for the sake of our own protection and safety.

13 January 2021

Samoa extends SOE due to new Covid strain overseas

The Samoan government has extended its Covid-19 State of Emergency Orders for another month due to the rapid spread of the new strain spreading through South Africa and the United Kingdom.

11 January 2021

Over 2000 Samoans Want to Return home – Samoa govt

There are now more than 2000 Samoans wanting to return home and more are expected to register in the coming weeks.

11 January 2021

Covid-19 Claims Upmarket Resort in Samoa

The upmarket iconic Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa in Samoa has announced it is closing down. Manager Sose Annandale told the Samoa Observer she is heartbroken but determined to stay optimistic about the 24 year-old resort's future.

20 December 2020

Samoa Modifies State of Emergency

The Samoan government has made some significant changes to the State of Emergency Orders for the Covid-19 pandemic.

22 November 2020

Samoa Raises Quarantine Period

People returning to Samoa on the country's first repatriation flight from the US will have to spend three weeks in quarantine upon their arrival.

18 November 2020

Samoa Records First Positive Covid Test Result

Samoa has recorded its first positive test for Covid-19, Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi announced in a live address to the nation this morning.

2 September 2020

Samoa Set for First Australian Repatriation Flight

Samoa's government has approved a one-off charter flight from Australia to repatriate scholarship students who have finished their schooling, a first since the lockdown started in March.

30 August 2020

Samoa extends State of Emergency

Samoa has extended its State of Emergency to 27 September.