parliamentary committee

Samoan PM before parliamentary committee

She told the Samoa Observer she disputed the contention by Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi the so-called Harmony Agreement also settles other differences between the two parties outside of court.

She explained the legal document she had signed was a "deed of settlement" and was specifically intended to discontinue the contempt of court matter.

The court found Tuilaepa and secretary of his HRPP party, Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, guilty of contempt of court but decided, in the spirit of the Harmony Agreement, not to impose any penalties.