Congregational Christian Church in Samoa
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's largest church has been forced to make a public apology after it broadcast a debate that seemed to ridicule members of the fa'afafine community.
The Samoa Observer reports the debate by youth groups was on whether fa'afine should become members of parliament has angered the...

![Members of the Fa'atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party came under fire for accepting an invitation to be judges on the debate. This prompted Olo Fiti Va'ai (pictured) and Faumuina Wayne Fong explained that they too were not happy with the topic for the debate. [photo: RNZ Pacific / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia] Olo Fiti Va'ai](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/mp_olo_fiti_vaai_outside_parliament_after_his_speech.jpg?itok=SqAhnBMi)