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For their eyes only: The use of district office finance

By The Editorial Board • 24 May 2026, 9:00PM

Something just does not seem right in the Aleipata Ituga i Luga district office. Mystery surrounds a letter which is being claimed as forged but raises issues of malpractice and abuse of funds. This is yet another case where public funds in a district office remain unaccounted.

By The Editorial Board • 24 May 2026, 9:00PM

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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

What exactly is holding up the Manawanui compensation?

What exactly is holding up the Manawanui compensation?

The HMNZS Manawanui sank 19 months ago, and almost seven months have passed since ...

By The Editorial Board • 13 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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