EFKS youth at Malua: ‘We are the future, but we are also the present’

The youth of the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa are not only the future of the church, but also its present.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 16 May 2026, 7:20PM

Samoan man to be sentenced in slavery case

Moeaia Tuai, a Samoan chief, is due to be sentenced next month in Auckland, New Zealand, for enslaving a young woman, forcing her to work and sexually abusing her in what prosecutors described as treating her “as if she were owned.”

By Maryana Amituanai • 12 January 2026, 8:50PM

U-15 girls claim silver at OFC tournament

Samoa’s U-15 girls football team exceeded expectations at the OFC U-15 Girls Development Tournament, finishing with silver medals after a strong campaign that highlighted the growth of women’s football in the country.

By Maneralokina Amituanai • 14 May 2026, 6:40PM

The delays in government funding are worrying

There is a lot of delay in implementing government projects, and all of it has to do with finances. The latest lot awaiting the government to release funds are people who were to be compensated for damages during the power outages early last year.

By The Editorial Board • 16 May 2026, 9:00PM

Drugs and social media driving theft: Uni students

According to students at the University of the South Pacific, the recent increase in thefts and burglaries could be linked to increasing drug use, particularly methamphetamine, and shifting social conditions.

By Maryana Amituanai • 07 May 2026, 6:00PM

Joining hands for ecological cooperation, building a shared future for China and Samoa

2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) and the beginning of the second 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Samoa. Standing at this historic juncture, ecological conservation has become the vital link deepening bilateral cooperation and securing a win-win future for both nations.

By Fei Mingxing • 24 March 2026, 5:30PM

SSAB continues support for Samoa Observer Short Story Competition

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Samoa Observer Short Story Writing Competition, a national literacy initiative dedicated to encouraging reading and writing among Samoa’s youth.

By SSAB • 11 May 2026, 2:00PM

Digicel Samoa teams up with Ria Money Transfer

Digicel Samoa announced a collaboration with Ria Money Transfer (Ria), a global leader in the cross-border money transfer industry and business segment of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), to introduce a convenient and secure way to send money into the MyCash mobile wallet.

24 March 2026, 4:00PM

The urgent need for a national fuel strategy

I cannot help but feel genuine sympathy for Samoan families as the price of diesel escalates in leaps and bounds.

12 May 2026, 1:50PM

Between the Lines

Working on public speaking, conman tries land grab, heat affecting education, rubbish not collected and worry about district office payments.

16 May 2026, 10:00PM

Play Your Part

Think a minute…A famous painting shows a king making a chain from his crown, and a slave making a crown from his chain.

28 September 2022, 7:00AM

“The Climate Change Conference is an opportunity – if we all play our part”

Opinion | "It is important that we all have the same goal: a climate-neutral and resilient future in which our children can live in security and prosperity."

By Annalena Baerbock • 28 November 2023, 10:00PM