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PM bans Samoa Observer
Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt
(Photo: Junior S. Ami)
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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17 November 2025, 4:20PM
Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt banned the Samoa Observer from covering government events and activities.
"Starting from today, I will not answer any questions from the Samoa Observer," Laaulialemalietoa said.
He said that the Samoa Observer will also be banned from asking questions to ministers, and it will be discussed in the cabinet.
Laaulialemalietoa told Samoa Observer journalist Marieta Heidi Ilalio to leave the press conference.
He claims inaccurate stories were written by the Samoa Observer while he was in New Zealand.
More to come.
By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
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17 November 2025, 4:20PM
