Home / Samoa /
PREMIUM

Bad drainage in Matautu-Uta causing floods

Samoa
By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 11 January 2026, 7:30PM

Residents and business owners in Matautu-Uta say that the poorly constructed drainage system in front of several shops along the main road has become a serious problem during heavy rains.

By Gagau Faavesi Sitaiai 11 January 2026, 7:30PM

Trending Stories

PREMIUM
Vaitele-Tai families still without power and water
Samoa

Vaitele-Tai families still without power and water

More than 50 families in Vaitele-Tai continue to live without access to electricit...

11 January 2026, 6:30PM

Solomons pulls out of Miss Pacific Islands citing Leiataualesa as reason
Samoa

Solomons pulls out of Miss Pacific Islands citing Leiataualesa as reason

The Solomon Islands will not compete in the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 in F...

09 January 2026, 6:10PM

PREMIUM
Israel embassy 'bad idea' say activists
Samoa

Israel embassy 'bad idea' say activists

Samoa’s intention to establish an embassy in Israel has sparked backlash from Samo...

11 January 2026, 10:00AM

Rugby money stopped, PM plans new union
Samoa

Rugby money stopped, PM plans new union

The government is planning to establish another rugby union and has ceased all fun...

10 January 2026, 8:00PM

Samoa Observer

Upgrade to Premium

Subscribe to
Samoa Observer Online

Enjoy unlimited access to all our articles on any device + free trial to e-Edition. You can cancel anytime.

Star Subscribe Now Send Us A Tip or Letter

News

Samoa Samoa Elections 2025 World Sport Opinion

Opinion

Editorial Letters to the Editor Cartoon Op-Ed Columns

Contributors Between the Lines Think a Minute Sponsored Daily Quiz
Contact Print Subscription Advertising Terms & Conditions Privacy

© Samoa Observer 2026

Website designed by Flume

>