Suva, Sept. 16 -- Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has been sworn in as new prime minister of Samoa, beginning his five-year term in office.
The first sitting of Samoa's newly elected 18th parliament and swearing-in ceremony took place at the Tuanaimato Multipurpose Gymnasium in Apia on Tuesday.
During the sitting, the 31 majority FAST party members of parliament confirmed their official nomination and appointment of their party leader Laaulialemalietoa as Samoa's new Prime Minister.
Extending thanks to his family and all of Samoa, Laaulialemalietoa called on the people to "work together hand in hand to build a stronger Samoa in united peace and harmony."Born in 1966, Laaulialemalietoa has extensive political experience.
He has served ...