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Threats posed by invasive species

By The Editorial Board • 14 September 2025, 8:10PM

It was almost a year ago when a mongoose was discovered in Samoa. Last week, Biosecurity Samoa intercepted a live ornamental spider (Larinioides patagiatus) inside a 40-foot container of used vehicles and untreated wooden packaging imported from Japan.

By The Editorial Board • 14 September 2025, 8:10PM

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Postponed - the art of delaying action

Postponed - the art of delaying action

The Samoa Observer editorial is brought to you today by the word "postponed." The ...

By The Editorial Board • 19 February 2025, 10:00AM

Clearing the air on the photos, stopping others from being scammed

Clearing the air on the photos, stopping others from being scammed

It is commendable that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mulipola Anar...

By The Editorial Board • 20 May 2026, 9:00PM

The tale of the two unions, and the danger to rugby

The tale of the two unions, and the danger to rugby

Last week, former Manu Samoa player Dan Leo said rugby in Samoa is dying and blame...

By The Editorial Board • 22 May 2026, 9:00PM

When disasters happen, it helps to keep the people in the loop

When disasters happen, it helps to keep the people in the loop

Is it the government’s unwillingness to share its action plan for the fuel crisis,...

By The Editorial Board • 23 May 2026, 9:00PM

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