Court dismisses Speaker’s stop order on son-in-law

The District Court has dismissed an Interim Protection Order (IPO) sought by Police on behalf of Speaker of Parliament Auapaau Mulipola Aloitafua against his daughter’s husband, Fereti Matagi Tomasi, finding there were no valid grounds for the application.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 26 March 2026, 9:20AM

Opetaia becomes inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight champion

Although Jai Opetaia may not be the IBF cruiserweight champion come Monday morning, he is still the Ring Magazine champion and now the new Zuffa Boxing world champion.

By Shalveen Chand • 09 March 2026, 5:40PM

Understanding the broader powers of the Electoral Court and respecting its decision

Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo is no longer an elected member of parliament. After the Electoral Court voided his election, he also lost out on his cabinet seat and his role as the Deputy Prime Minister. In delivering its judgement, the court clearly defined its broader powers.

By The Editorial Board • 25 March 2026, 9:00PM

Street Talk: What are your plans for Christmas?

Christmas is just around the corner. Samoa Observer journalist Tautua Vaa and photojournalist Junior S Ami spoke to people about how they planned to spend their Christmas.

By Tautua Vaa • 15 December 2025, 4:00PM

Europe and the Indo-Pacific: Partners for a resilient future

Europe and the Indo-Pacific find their futures increasingly interlinked in a world marked by geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty, and intensifying strategic competition.

By Barbara Plinkert • 14 November 2025, 1:50PM

Ta'i's Take. The Jerusalem embassy, a move difficult to understand

The announced plan to set up a Samoan embassy in Israel this year is difficult to understand in light of what is going on between that country and the Palestinian people

By Seuseu Faalogo • 10 January 2026, 10:00PM

Make medicines a priority

We were promised, loudly and publicly, that health would be a priority under the current administration. That essential stocks would be ordered in advance.

28 January 2026, 3:00PM

Between the Lines

New position opens, remain in politics, a head-scratcher, funds for the planes, always be prepared and congratulation for new opportunities.

25 March 2026, 10:00PM