Fisheries and Agriculture separate, two die on medical trip: PM
02 April 2026, 9:30PM
Court grants interim stay on Falealili No.1 petition decision
The Supreme Court has granted an interim stay of execution of its orders, declaring the election of Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo void. This was after a challenge was made by Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo against the court's electoral jurisdiction.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 02 April 2026, 4:50PM
Another senior lawyer leaves AG's Office
Another senior counsel from the Office of the Attorney General has resigned. Principal prosecutor, Sala Solomona Natia, tendered his resignation on Tuesday, and Thursday will be his last day in office.
By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 01 April 2026, 6:30PM
Cruise ship visits not impacted
01 April 2026, 4:30PM
Relief as fuel prices show only slight increase
01 April 2026, 12:40PM
Siusega road repaired again after earlier work
01 April 2026, 7:30PM
497 graduate from NUS, 353 were women
01 April 2026, 5:40PM
Samoa Hosts Oceania Wrestling Championships at Maninoa Resort
By Maneralokina Amituanai • 19 March 2026, 4:00PM
Opetaia becomes inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight champion
09 March 2026, 5:40PM
Johnny Malua proud to represent Samoa after winning two gold medals
14 March 2026, 6:00PM
Boxer wins gold at youth world cup
16 March 2026, 10:20AM
Melbourne Storm connects with Samoa
17 March 2026, 7:00PM
AG off the mark on conflict concerns
An interesting chain of events began to unfold last week following the Electoral Court’s decision to void the seat of Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo.
By The Editorial Board • 01 April 2026, 9:00PM
Dried up coffers, core objectives remain and a review of the $150 handouts
28 March 2026, 9:20PM
Informed and aware, better choices through the right education
29 March 2026, 10:00PM
Helping to catch a killer on the loose
30 March 2026, 9:00PM
Stepping down, government resources and appeals
31 March 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
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
Millions given away while Samoa sits in the dark
This is not the first time the power has gone off. It keeps happening, often without any warning. People are tired of it.
24 March 2026, 4:30PM
Mental health care in Samoa. Recognising what already exists
08 March 2026, 6:10PM
Discriminatory law governing district development
13 March 2026, 1:30PM
The choice between democracy and anarchy
14 March 2026, 7:00PM
Is Samoa prepared for what’s coming?
18 March 2026, 5:20PM
Between the Lines
Waiting on the new bus terminal, unfilled women's quota, more arrests leads to overcrowding, removing card surcharges, unsafe driving practices and a rugby academy.
01 April 2026, 10:00PM
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