New citizens

New Samoan citizens pledge allegiance to their new country

Eleven Chinese, 1 Fijian, 1 Tongan, 1 Papua New Guinean, 4 New Zealanders and 4 Australians received their certificates of Samoan citizenship.

Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi congratulated the new citizens during the ceremony.

“This is a testament of your determination and commitment to take Samoa as your country and home. Congratulations,” he said.