8,989 Safata residents to get $1,100 each

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment confirmed that 8,989 Safata residents will receive $1,100 each as part of the $10 million Manawanui compensation.

By Maryana Amituanai • 20 April 2026, 8:40PM

Savai’i schools dominate schools sevens

Savai’i schools delivered a dominant performance at the Samoa Schools National Sevens Rugby Tournament 2026, securing all but one title across the boys’ and girls’ divisions.

By Maryana Amituanai • 09 April 2026, 9:00PM

The Iran conflict is far from over. Are we prepared for what is to come?

The world was given a glimmer of hope that the energy crisis was going to come to an end when the ceasefire between the United States-Israel and Iran was announced. That lasted momentarily because the world’s most spoiled child could not bear the fact that his actions to bomb Iran had backfired.

By The Editorial Board • 20 April 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

Joining hands for ecological cooperation, building a shared future for China and Samoa

2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) and the beginning of the second 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Samoa. Standing at this historic juncture, ecological conservation has become the vital link deepening bilateral cooperation and securing a win-win future for both nations.

By Fei Mingxing • 24 March 2026, 5:30PM

Short story: The Walls of Taupo

Lotu-a-Tamaiti or Day for the Children or simply White Sunday; is celebrated annually in Samoa to this day, on the first Sunday of October every year.

By Seiuli Seti Ah Young • 18 April 2026, 12:30PM

Concern over inconsistency in the District Court ruling

It is now a week since the release of the written decision by Judge Talasa Atoa, and after reading the 197-page decision, I write to express serious concern regarding the District Court ruling involving allegations of conspiracy and fabrication of evidence where a member of parliament is accused in connection with the death of a university student five years ago.

19 April 2026, 6:30PM

Between the Lines

No video updates, only two days wasted, ending the love-affair, are the sirens working, in deep trouble and where did the mongoose come from.

20 April 2026, 10:00PM