Increasing incomes, Samoa Labour Party launches

The newly formed Samoa Labour Party, launched on Saturday, is focusing on economic reform, labour rights, and a comprehensive welfare scheme aimed at uplifting families across the country.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 14 June 2025, 7:20PM

Triathlon mourns passing of coach

Condolences have started coming for Triathlon Samoa coach, Arthur Mulitalo, who passed away on Wednesday. According to the Federation, there wouldn't be a Triathlon Samoa if it weren't for Coach Afa.

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 14 June 2025, 8:30PM

Sweet or sour - the thing about manadarins

Every year, residents of Savaii flock to Upolu with their vehicles filled with mandarins. Yes, sweet mandarins, that earn some close to $5,000 a month for at least two to three months. The irony is that most of these plants are not even farmed.

By The Editorial Board • 14 June 2025, 6:50PM

Let us act to end plastic pollution, build a healthy and cleaner Pacific environment

This World Earth Day, we applaud the theme OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, encouraging all to take action, educate, advocate, and pledge an Earth Action for transformational change in response to the triple planetary crisis.

By Sefanaia Nawadra • 22 April 2025, 4:50PM

Independence celebration 2025

Independence Day is always a time we look forward to. It is when we parade with pride at Mulinu’u to hear how far we have come since the United Nations’ trusteeship days, when we were under New Zealand’s rule. This year, the celebration was a huge disappointment.

By Mika Kelekolio • 07 June 2025, 6:30PM

Where are the real leaders? Samoa’s youth are watching

It seems that the political landscape of Samoa has become less about governance and more about spectacle.

31 May 2025, 6:40PM

Between the Lines

No schools athletics, school still banned, minimum wages increase, dry noodle lunches, promising a pathologist and permanent fillings.

09 June 2025, 10:00PM