The FAST party retains power in Samoa, with Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt succeeding Fiame Naomi Mata’afa as Prime Minister following her departure from the party.
Published On 5 Sep 2025
FAST won 30 of 50 seats in the recent election, while the Human Rights Protection Party secured 14 seats and independent candidates won four; a new seat will be created to meet the minimum representation rule for women in parliament, where only five currently serve.
