#samoa

#samoa

Samoa's first female leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has failed to win a majority in the Pacific nation's elections this week, capping months of political infighting. Official results published by the electoral commission on Friday showed the opposition Fast party won 30 out of the 50 contested seats in parliament. That means Fast's leader, La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, is most likely to be sworn in as prime minister.

Fifty tries is a phenomenal feeling but I think the forwards did a big job in the middle. The inside backs were able to release me to get over the white line. It means everything: there is so much history within the Red Roses and to be able to pass 50 tries is incredible. I am sure Ellie [Kildunne] and Abby [Dow] will be there soon as well.

Rising sea levels and increased storm intensity are exacerbating stressors that create conditions unsustainable for the healthy growth of pandanus, a vital resource for weaving.