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From a simple tarp and sticks to a thriving roadside market, the Loli family’s pineapple season in Tuanai brings communi...
29/11/2025

From a simple tarp and sticks to a thriving roadside market, the Loli family’s pineapple season in Tuanai brings community, faith, and fresh vai fala.

Pineapple season has become a highlight for the Loli family, whose small roadside store has grown from a simple tarp and sticks into a bustling local market.Husband-and-wife team Loli Saimoni Isaako Loli...

Between the Lines. Only in Samoa(s), a recognised playbook, vulgar TV movies, measles blame, tourist and local price and...
29/11/2025

Between the Lines. Only in Samoa(s), a recognised playbook, vulgar TV movies, measles blame, tourist and local price and new spots for checkpoints.

OPENINGSomeone has said that it can only happen in either of the two Samoas. That person was referring to the official opening of a building that is still being constructed.PLAYBOOKThe playbook being...

Samoa’s comprehensive independent media survey has confirmed a significant shift in the way Samoans access news.
29/11/2025

Samoa’s comprehensive independent media survey has confirmed a significant shift in the way Samoans access news.

Samoa’s comprehensive independent media survey has confirmed a significant shift in the way Samoans access news, with digital platforms; however, newspapers and other traditional media are still the...

Editorial. The nation cannot move forward when corruption is rife and blatant. Poverty will remain, education, health an...
29/11/2025

Editorial. The nation cannot move forward when corruption is rife and blatant. Poverty will remain, education, health and government services will always be inadequate. The church cannot sit aside and keep turning a blind eye.

Congratulations to all those who graduated from the Malua Theological College. The graduates will now embark on their journey of spreading the gospel as part of the biggest church denomination in the...

The Safata No. 1 seat in parliament will be empty when parliament reconvenes this month.
29/11/2025

The Safata No. 1 seat in parliament will be empty when parliament reconvenes this month.

Parliament is likely to convene next month without any representative for Safata No. 1, after the constituency’s member of parliament was removed following election petition rulings.A by-election for...

The cabinet has issued a directive halting all government advertisements with media outlets.
29/11/2025

The cabinet has issued a directive halting all government advertisements with media outlets.

The cabinet has issued a directive halting all government advertisements with media outlets.The 'FK' 25, which was obtained by Samoa Observer was issued on 21 November. It said the directive will be effective...

A family at Mutiatele, Aleipata, are now without a roof over their heads after a fire destroyed their home on Friday nig...
29/11/2025

A family at Mutiatele, Aleipata, are now without a roof over their heads after a fire destroyed their home on Friday night. The home was being renovated for Christmas.

A family at Mutiatele, Aleipata, are now without a roof over their heads after a fire destroyed their home on Friday night. The home was being renovated for Christmas.According to a statement issued by...

Malua Theological College dux, Galovale Vili, says his path is shaped not by convenience but by calling.
29/11/2025

Malua Theological College dux, Galovale Vili, says his path is shaped not by convenience but by calling.

At 43 years old, when many people feel settled into careers or family life, Malua Theological College dux, Galovale Vili, chose a different path, one shaped not by convenience but by calling.Vili was...

A bank is warning shoppers to be on alert for online shopping scams ahead of the upcoming retail sales season.
28/11/2025

A bank is warning shoppers to be on alert for online shopping scams ahead of the upcoming retail sales season.

ANZ Samoa is warning shoppers to be on alert for online shopping scams ahead of the upcoming retail sales season.The bank, in a statement, said that as consumers look to snap up a bargain, cybercriminals...

Sponsored. In an office overlooking Faleolo International Airport, colleagues gathered this week to celebrate a signific...
28/11/2025

Sponsored. In an office overlooking Faleolo International Airport, colleagues gathered this week to celebrate a significant milestone for the Air New Zealand team: 25 years of service by Air New Zealand Operations Manager, Muagututi’a Oliver Fidow.

In an office overlooking Faleolo International Airport, colleagues gathered this week to celebrate a significant milestone for the Air New Zealand team: 25 years of service by Air New Zealand Operations Manager, Muagututi’a Oliver Fidow.For a quarter of a century, Fidow, known to many simply as...

Between the Lines. Bouncing cheques, everyone is safe, taking baby steps, doing a check before the shutdown, a case of c...
28/11/2025

Between the Lines. Bouncing cheques, everyone is safe, taking baby steps, doing a check before the shutdown, a case of colour blindness and in action in January.

BOUNCEDElectioneering has taken a toll not only on politicians but also on their bank accounts. The involvement in the petitions has come with a heavy cost, so heavy that cheques have bounced.SAFELYDignitaries...

Editorial. In the ruling delivered on Thursday, which will see Safata No.1 return to a by-election, the court has once a...
28/11/2025

Editorial. In the ruling delivered on Thursday, which will see Safata No.1 return to a by-election, the court has once again pointed out the need to change laws in ensuring a corruption-free election.

The comments from the learned judges presiding over the Safata No.1 election petition are food for thought and something the current administration needs to consider. Then again, if parliament itself...

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