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.

9 May, 2021. The Supreme Court of Samoa is to allow a challenge to the appointment of an extra women's seat in parliament.

7 May, 2021. The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed the attorney general's attempt to have a challenge to the addition of an extra women's seat in parliament thrown out.