Savaii Schools

Political row erupts over Samoan school WIFI project

The project involves a private communication company working with a new political party chaired by former cabinet minister and speaker, La'auli Leuatea Polata'ivao Schmidt.

Launched in Savai'i with a future roll-out planned across the country, aimed to provide free internet connection for students to aid their education.

But the Prime Minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, claimed the project was being implemented illegally and without proper process.

La'auli's Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi denied the accusations.