Fiame says no regrets as PM

Caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa said she has no regrets in her four years in office, which she described as a challenging period of significant transition and reform.

By Bethel Peato-Ale • 09 September 2025, 8:20PM

Sponsor goes all out for national deaf 7s team

Wiser Pasifika Samoa is now the naming rights sponsor for the Samoa Deaf Association 7s team. They have changed their team's name to Wiser Pasifika Samoa Deaf 7s, marking a milestone for the team and the deaf community in Samoa.

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 20 June 2025, 10:30PM

Recognising and rewarding hard work throughout the elections

Hard work needs to be recognised and, above all, it needs to be duly rewarded. It is assuring that the Office Electoral Commission is adhering to principles of good governance by making sure all the hours worked by the OEC staff are paid.

By The Editorial Board • 05 September 2025, 10:00AM

Thoughts to enlighten for polling

As we head to the polls on Friday, some thoughts to enlighten and help you.

By Taie Tietie • 28 August 2025, 3:30PM

Climate funding plans for local communities

Samoa is moving to strengthen its approach to climate-induced loss and damage, aiming to turn its new national funding mechanism into a fully functional lifeline for communities living with irreversible climate impacts.

By Sanjeshni Kumar • 13 August 2025, 6:50PM

A word of encouragement and admonition to our Candidate for Falealili No. 1

Change your path, humble yourself before God, and lead with integrity. That is the Toelupe we want to see — not one led by pride or pressure, but one led by God’s wisdom and Spirit.

05 September 2025, 3:30PM

Between the Lines

Camping for the weekend, no votes on Thursday, the new ballot boxes, question on bus services, the turkey tail incident and traditions of Teuila.

28 August 2025, 9:00AM