Latest news in Samoa? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
(Latest news in Samoa for September 11th, 2026, includes several major local developments: The Samoa Court of Appeal officially dismissed the conviction appeal of former Manu Samoa coach Mase Mahonri Schwalger regarding his previous sexual-related offences. In a separate court ruling, a 70-year-old grandfather was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for sexual offenses against his three young granddaughters. Additionally, the Samoa Police Service confirmed that an internal investigation is underway after a video circulated on social media showing an on-duty police officer allegedly assaulting a youth during the Measina Festival celebrations outside the Government Building in Apia.)