The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

Starmer urged by Commonwealth leaders to discuss slavery reparations

A Bahamian foreign affairs minister has said a discussion should take place about the ‘ill effects’ of the slave trade.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

Commonwealth leaders to defy Keir Starmer over slavery reparations

Draft communique containing agreement to re-examine slave trade reparations adds to building pressure on PM

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024

King Charles Sips Kava Narcotic, To Become Samoan 'High Chief'

King Charles III took part in a traditional kava-drinking ceremony before a line of bare-chested and heavily tattooed Samoans Thursday, as he readied to be made a "high chief" of this Pacific island paradise.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024

Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet

Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Charles gets a warm welcome on his first visit as king to Samoa. But uneasy questions await

Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla have arrived in Samoa ahead of a biennial summit of 56 leaders of Commonwealth countries

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Rayner and Dowden clash over prospect of Budget tax rises at ‘battle of gingers’

The two took centre stage at Prime Minister’s Questions because of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to Samoa.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Keir Starmer under fire from senior Labour MP over refusal to open talks on reparations

No 10 says reparations are ‘not on the agenda’ for the PM as he arrives in Samoa for a major Commonwealth meeting

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Ceremonial welcome for Charles and Camilla in Samoa

The King and Queen flew to the Polynesian nation, which is hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, following their tour of Australia.

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

King Charles lands in Samoa to ceremonial welcome ahead of Commonwealth summit

King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Samoa to a full ceremonial welcome ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024