Eighth Prime Minister of Samoa takes oath of office in a historic ceremony
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Independent State of Samoa welcomed its eighth Prime Minister since gaining independence in 1962, as Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi took the oath

![The an unfamiliar sound of the 'shofar,' a traditional Hebrew horn made from a goat’s horn was heard as the Prime Minister-elect and members of the FAST Party entered the venue where the swearing-in ceremony and official opening of the 18th Parliament of Samoa took place on Tuesday.It was blown by a man dressed in traditional Hebrew attire, his head covered with a 'tallit' or prayer shawl. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] the 'shofar,' a traditional Hebrew horn](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_3542.jpg?itok=vSHzuAw7)







![Amata in a House Committee meeting recently. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/house_committee.jpg?itok=9eEeQtYb)
