Latest news in Samoa? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
- High-Profile Defamation and Police Obstruction Trial: At the Mulinu’u Courthouse in Apia, Lise Marie Schmidt changed her plea mid-trial and pleaded guilty to nine charges of misleading police and one charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice. The charges stem from fabricated claims that alleged former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa was a co-conspirator in the 2024 death of Dr. Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard. Samoa Global News+ 1
- Retail Fuel Price Adjustments: Samoa’s Ministry of Finance implemented new petroleum prices across the country. While petrol decreased slightly by 2.5 sene to $3.54 per litre, diesel saw a sharp increase of 32.5 sene to $4.22 per litre, and kerosene rose by 29.3 sene to $3.78 per litre. Samoa Global News+ 1
- Diplomatic Engagements: Canadian High Commissioner Keith Smith has been officially accredited to Samoa to strengthen bilateral relations and regional development cooperation. Samoa Global News
- Banking & Commercial Expansions: Bank South Pacific (BSP) Samoa officially inaugurated its newest branch at Matautu to expand retail and commercial services in the capital area. Samoa Global News
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