27 May, 2021. Samoa's incoming prime minister has called for the caretaker HRPP government to relinquish power so the country can rebuild.

27 May, 2021. The University of the South Pacific council has voted to issue Professor Pal Ahluwalia with a new contract as Vice Chancellor, frustrating attempts by Fiji to remove him.

23 May, 2021. Samoa's Supreme Court has overturned the Head of State's proclamation to suspend Parliament's scheduled swearing-in tomorrow.

23 May, 2021. Samoa's head of state has cancelled Monday's scheduled sitting of parliament without explanation, in an extraordinary intervention that deepens the political turmoil seen for more than a month now.

21 May, 2021. A proclamation has been issued by Samoa's Head of State to convene Parliament on Monday.

17 May, 2021. Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election, clearing the path for the newcomer FAST party to form a government.

17 May, 2021. The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament.

13 May, 2021. Samoa's caretaker prime minister has reportedly told local media he was "appointed by God" to lead the country, and the judiciary has no authority over his appointment.