Images show oil and sludge contamination at Tafaigata

Drone images reveal what looks like an oil leak or chemical sludge seeping over a massive area at the Tafaigata Landfill. Something which was highlighted in a special report by the United Nations.

By Maryana Amituanai • 27 March 2026, 6:00PM

Samoa Hosts Oceania Wrestling Championships at Maninoa Resort

By Maneralokina Amituanai • 19 March 2026, 4:00PM

Gavel falls as Sam Sua found guilty, PM free

A tale that was spun to wrongfully implicate a politician for the death of a teenager in 2021 has been declared just that, a fib. Samuelu Sua lied about being the eyewitness to this hit-and-run and he will face the consequences when he is sentenced.

By The Editorial Board • 27 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

Millions given away while Samoa sits in the dark

This is not the first time the power has gone off. It keeps happening, often without any warning. People are tired of it.

24 March 2026, 4:30PM

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