PREMIUM

Police in surprise sweep of Tanumalala Prison for contraband

By Joyetter Feagaimaali'i • 02 April 2020, 12:42PM

Police are doing a "sweep" of the Tanumalala Prison following an incident early in the week where a scissors was used in a brawl amongst the inmates.

By Joyetter Feagaimaali'i • 02 April 2020, 12:42PM

Samoan writer gets top appointment

Samoan writer, Nafanua Purcell Kersel, was appointed as the Emerging Pasifika Writ...

By Bethel Ale • 11 July 2025, 6:10PM

FAST to launch manifesto in Savai’i

The Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party will officially launch its mani...

By Bethel Ale • 11 July 2025, 7:20PM

Hostage taker's bail denied again

A bail application from a 46-year-old Chinese national who shot a police officer a...

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 11 July 2025, 7:30PM

191 register as candidates

A total of 191 candidates, representing political parties and as independents, hav...

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 12 July 2025, 5:20PM

Get unlimited access to the
Samoa Observer with a subscription.