$10M Manawanui compensation still awaited
19 February 2026, 9:00AM
Govt puts a cap on seasonal workers
18 February 2026, 8:10PM
Siumu MP removed as co-chair
The Member of Parliament for Siumu Fa'alogo Kapeliele II Fa'alogo has been dropped as the district council co-chairperson, and this has caused disagreements within the constituency.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 18 February 2026, 9:30PM
Nafanua captain did not inform Leiataua says PM
It has been revealed that the Acting Police Commissioner Leiautaua was not informed of a patrol, as investigations have started into the death of Sergeant Evile Paulo Ekueni.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 18 February 2026, 8:30PM
SWA visits Vaitele-Tai families without water
18 February 2026, 7:30PM
No district money for Faasaleleaga No.2: PM
18 February 2026, 7:40PM
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
Hundreds face health risk after supermarket fire, urgent action needed
There is a health risk to hundreds of students and families living in Saina, Toamua and areas close to the burnt Frankie Hypermarket. Students at Saina Toamua Primary School are now wearing masks to deal with the smell coming from the structure.
By The Editorial Board • 18 February 2026, 9:00PM
Who was the real winner in the Faasaleleaga No.2 standoff?
14 February 2026, 10:00PM
No need for police brutality, hold violent officers accountable
15 February 2026, 9:30PM
The government’s chicken dilemma
16 February 2026, 9:00PM
For Pacific, by Pacific, and led by Pacific
17 February 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
Not so filling, home is every where, a law is needed to help people, not trained in the old ways, and check the street lights.
17 February 2026, 10:00PM
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