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Dear Samoa Observer “Editorial Board”,

A concerning experience at the main hospital in Apia

I am writing to share a personal experience at the main hospital in Apia that rais...

17 December 2025, 4:30PM

The culture of gifting and receiving

Samoans are taught to accept gifts with gratitude and grace, as they are viewed as...

20 December 2025, 5:00PM

Our duty to uphold the Parliamentary Oath of Allegiance

The Samoan Parliamentary Oath of Allegiance bestows a great responsibility on thos...

23 December 2025, 6:30PM

“The Coconut Tree Does Not Sway by Itself” Part 1: Power, silence, and the Sasina Lease

The proverb “the coconut tree does not sway by itself” is not a poetic flourish. ...

25 December 2025, 12:00PM

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