Local farm opens first overseas warehouse

Sili Eco Farm, based in Sili, Savai’i and operating across tens of thousands of acres of land, has opened its first overseas warehouse in Auckland, New Zealand, aiming to improve income for local farmers.

By Andrina Elvira Burkhart • 19 April 2026, 7:30PM

Savai’i schools dominate schools sevens

Savai’i schools delivered a dominant performance at the Samoa Schools National Sevens Rugby Tournament 2026, securing all but one title across the boys’ and girls’ divisions.

By Maryana Amituanai • 09 April 2026, 9:00PM

Merits and questionable appointments

The recent appointments announced by the Samoa Police have come as a surprise not only to the public but to many within the force. Inspector Lio Auava started with the Samoa Police last Tuesday, and by Friday, he was appointed as the head of the Cybercrime Unit.

By The Editorial Board • 19 April 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

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

Short story: The Walls of Taupo

Lotu-a-Tamaiti or Day for the Children or simply White Sunday; is celebrated annually in Samoa to this day, on the first Sunday of October every year.

By Seiuli Seti Ah Young • 18 April 2026, 12:30PM

Concern over inconsistency in the District Court ruling

It is now a week since the release of the written decision by Judge Talasa Atoa, and after reading the 197-page decision, I write to express serious concern regarding the District Court ruling involving allegations of conspiracy and fabrication of evidence where a member of parliament is accused in connection with the death of a university student five years ago.

19 April 2026, 6:30PM

Between the Lines

Getting the money, unsupervised on the road, selective diplomacy, waiting for anti-corruption laws, booze buses and school money awaited.

19 April 2026, 10:00PM