More blood needed, demand greater than donation
07 January 2026, 8:30PM
MOH building shows signs of lack of maintenance
07 January 2026, 7:30PM
Samoa Airways staff seek unpaid overtime
Some staff members of Samoa Airways claimed they did not get any overtime pay, a complaint the airline says it is looking into.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 07 January 2026, 8:00PM
Repeated accidents during heavy rain in Vailima worries residents
Residents of Vailima are raising concerns about road safety after another car accident on Monday night during heavy rain, which they believe was caused by damaged drainage beside the road.
By Uale Omar Tofilau • 06 January 2026, 7:30PM
Sinalei bookings surged over holidays
06 January 2026, 9:00AM
Students and parents prepare for school
06 January 2026, 10:00AM
A man of rugby and faith, Rev. Susuga Alesana passes away at 72
06 January 2026, 5:30PM
Festive season peaceful says Leiataua
06 January 2026, 7:00PM
People of the Year: John Tafi - From a novice to a champion
Weightlifter John Tafi still remembers the day a barbell was placed in front of him at school, a moment that would quietly set the course for a career now celebrated across Samoa.
By Maryana Amituanai • 31 December 2025, 6:00PM
Alex Rose sends love letter to Samoa
26 November 2025, 10:40AM
Manu Tuilagi yet to approach Lakapi Samoa
07 December 2025, 7:50PM
Samoan scholar-athlete Shandy balances volleyball and academics
23 December 2025, 9:00AM
Strongest 19 Samoan teams for Tag World Cup
24 December 2025, 12:00PM
Trump and Trumpism, and their impact on us
It has now been made clear that United States President Donald Trump does not intend to stop with Venezuela. He is now seeking to take over mineral-rich Greenland and has said he would overthrow governments in Colombia, Mexico and Cuba.
By The Editorial Board • 06 January 2026, 9:30PM
Protection of young offenders, giving them a second chance
02 January 2026, 9:00PM
The real face of meth is now showing
03 January 2026, 9:30PM
Rented generators, diesel prices and sustainability of the power grid
04 January 2026, 9:00PM
The interesting case of the Faleata No.2 district council chair
05 January 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
Schoolgirls drive change in electric transport
“We have to wear our hair up when we practice car servicing in the workshop,” explains Anne-Marie, 17, with a serious voice. Her friend Elisabeth, 16, nods and adds, “I like the practice behind the theory – learning how to fix cars.”
By Mathilde Casper • 03 January 2026, 9:00PM
Ta'i's Take. Eulogy for Malepeai Dr Ietitaia Lima
13 December 2025, 5:00PM
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
Are we selling our matai titles?
Every festive season in Samoa, we see the same pattern. Matai sa‘o organise nofo, families gather and many of our aiga from overseas return home.
06 January 2026, 6:00PM
“The Coconut Tree Does Not Sway by Itself” Part 1: Power, silence, and the Sasina Lease
25 December 2025, 12:00PM
Order in our parliamentary debates
27 December 2025, 7:20PM
Accountability in rural development funding
03 January 2026, 3:00PM
Religious freedom and its repression
06 January 2026, 6:30PM
Between the Lines
On a break, who will contest, silence on corruption, unhappy parents, a dangerous cocktail and thinking twice about helping.
05 January 2026, 10:00PM
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