Illegal dumping causes angers Vaitele Uta residents
05 March 2026, 8:00PM
Confusion in Faleata No.3 over school support
PM confirms Taioaliiseu's resignation
Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has confirmed that Vaimauga No.3 Member of Parliament, Taioaliiseu Fiti Aimaasu, has officially resigned from his constituency and is ready for a by-election.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 04 March 2026, 7:40PM
All of $10M for Safata and new schools to be built
The Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said that of the $10 million compensation for the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, only $2 million was supposed to go to Safata, while $8 million was to be distributed to government ministries, but his government changed the plan.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 04 March 2026, 8:30PM
Rat traps deployed to combat invasive species in Samoa forests
04 March 2026, 5:00PM
Positive response at blood drive, but more needed
04 March 2026, 5:40PM
Archbishop leads honours panel
04 March 2026, 6:00PM
Catholic church to hold peace mass
04 March 2026, 5:30PM
Vaivase-Tai ready for OFC champions league qualifiers
Vaivase-Tai football club will represent Samoa at the 2026 OFC Men’s Champions League qualifiers, carrying national pride and home-soil expectations as the tournament is hosted locally.
By Maryana Amituanai • 24 January 2026, 6:00PM
Manu Samoa 7s fall in semis, Manusina play for seventh
18 January 2026, 10:20PM
Destanee slams online abuse after Australian Open loss
19 January 2026, 8:00PM
King’s baton relay focuses on plastic clean up
23 January 2026, 5:30PM
Fetu Samoa coach resigns new coach to be announced
22 January 2026, 11:50AM
Mental health needs investment, not neglect
Mental health has been neglected despite knowing the importance it plays in the overall delivery of a complete health service. The call by clinical psychologist Muliagasisila Dr Fa’afetai Fa’aleava is an important one and should not go unheard.
By The Editorial Board • 04 March 2026, 9:00PM
Due process, airport exit fees and cabinet approvals
28 February 2026, 9:20PM
The need to invest in health workers
01 March 2026, 9:00PM
Trump’s action against Iran will be felt here
02 March 2026, 9:00PM
Take the blood drive to the people
03 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
Street Talk: What is your New Year's Resolution?
01 January 2025, 2:00PM
Street Talk. How will you use your four per cent payout?
25 January 2025, 3:00PM
Street Talk: How did the blackout affect you?
25 February 2025, 3:00PM
Street Talk: What qualities should an election candidate possess?
04 June 2025, 6:00PM
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
The Key to "the Governance of China": Insights from the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee
14 November 2025, 2:10PM
When good doctors go bad: A word of advice to my colleagues in Samoa
15 November 2025, 5:20PM
Why Samoa Observer deserves a seat in the room?
18 November 2025, 11:30AM
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
Ta'i's Take. Patience and its fruits
20 December 2025, 5:30PM
Ta'i's Take. A happy New Year
27 December 2025, 7:00PM
Ta'i's Take. Government needs support to achieve some of its goals
03 January 2026, 5:00PM
Schoolgirls drive change in electric transport
03 January 2026, 9:00PM
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
Chaos in the condolences
24 January 2026, 11:00AM
District councils and political control
24 January 2026, 4:30PM
Conflict of interest and the state of our health services
24 January 2026, 5:30PM
Concerns about the hospital
27 January 2026, 8:30PM
Between the Lines
Increasing damage payment, checking the generators, two more needed, what are the losses, a prohibited area and preparing for the visit.
04 March 2026, 10:00PM
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