Former Manu Samoa coach found guilty

Former Manu Samoa coach, Mase Mahonri Schwalger, was found guilty of eight charges of sexual assault by the Supreme Court on Monday.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 18 May 2026, 4:10PM

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

Pasefika Motors and Kontiki Finance making car ownership more accessible

Kontiki Finance is growing partnerships with trusted dealers like Pasefika Motors to create more options for local people.

18 May 2026, 11:30AM

Justice and the oath of death

Last Thursday, the nation watched on national television as Honourable Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi invited Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt to take an oath of death before God, in the presence of public witnesses.

17 May 2026, 7:30PM

Between the Lines

The results are still not in, interesting week in court, nurses waiting for good news, safety of travelling public, and teacher numbers declining.

17 May 2026, 10:30PM

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