Renovations start at courthouse, noise disturb court proceedings
22 February 2026, 9:30PM
Govt to set up District Development Authority
22 February 2026, 8:00PM
Childhood robbed: Adoption victim speaks out
Catherine Allen, who was born Kereti Tupu in Samoa in 2000, says she was illegally adopted by people from the United States, and this led to years of abuse.
By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 22 February 2026, 7:00PM
The government is looking to establish a statutory authority which will be responsible for the oversight, administration and coordination of the District Development Project (DDP).
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 22 February 2026, 8:00PM
Samoan Muslims observe Ramadan
22 February 2026, 5:30PM
Diana becomes first Samoan woman to reach Aconcagua summit
22 February 2026, 5:00PM
Village to banish drug fiends, fines for shorts and beards
22 February 2026, 8:30PM
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
Claiming sevens glory, the belief is there
Last week, the 37th Vailima Marist 7s was launched. Some still have faith that such tournaments could provide a player-selection base for the Manu Samoa 7s, who now find themselves fighting for a spot to play in the third-tier World Rugby 7s championship.
By The Editorial Board • 22 February 2026, 9:00PM
Hundreds face health risk after supermarket fire, urgent action needed
18 February 2026, 9:00PM
Limiting seasonal workers is a band-aid solution
19 February 2026, 9:00PM
What were the reasons to delay the decision in the conspiracy trial?
20 February 2026, 9:30PM
Are we slowly shifting away from democracy and towards authoritarianism?
21 February 2026, 9:30PM
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
A lawsuit against an elected leader, banning social media, busy week ahead, what are the kids playing, healthy democracy and bus traffic.
22 February 2026, 10:00PM
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