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Why Samoa Observer deserves a seat in the room?

By Umi Fuimaono 18 November 2025, 11:30AM

Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt’s recent remarks about banning the Samoa Observer, paired with his stated commitment to a free and vibrant press, reflect a contradiction at the heart of this decision. On one hand, he says he values media freedom. On the other hand, he is shutting out one of the nation’s key news voices.

By Umi Fuimaono 18 November 2025, 11:30AM
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