Samoa

The MP for Alataua Sisifo, Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau, says raising the retirement age to 70 will help address the shortage of teachers and doctors in the country.

Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is opposing changes to the country's electoral law.

Bike Samoa Federation will be holding regular time trials as the work towards developing and preparing athletes who can compete at regional or international events.

A multimillion-dollar biomass project, intended to generate electricity for the Samoa national grid, is under review after it incurred more loss than profit.

All Samoan citizens, including those who reside overseas, can be prosecuted once they enter the country if they do not undergo a compulsory election registration.