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Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said international media are “in the dark” about the reasons behind his...
21/11/2025

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said international media are “in the dark” about the reasons behind his decision to ban the Samoa Observer and criticised the local media body for advising him.

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said this week that international media are “in the dark” about the reasons behind his decision to ban the Samoa Observer from government press conferences,...

Between the Lines. All costs covered, social media first, those white trucks, a recipe for disaster, awaiting the arriva...
21/11/2025

Between the Lines. All costs covered, social media first, those white trucks, a recipe for disaster, awaiting the arrivals and changing the mindset.

BILLS PAIDHas the cabinet approved full payment of a recently taken medical trip as a matter of government policy? Does this also include the medivac and allowances?ABANDONEDPeople took to social media...

Letters. The HRPP says the prime minister's job comes with criticisms and he should be able to take them.
21/11/2025

Letters. The HRPP says the prime minister's job comes with criticisms and he should be able to take them.

Dear Editor,Just when we thought that Samoa’s international reputation couldn’t get any worse, the FAST government found yet another way to embarrass the nation. The reported assault of media personnel...

Editorial. Time to make the District Development Project financial reports public after the discovery that grants were u...
21/11/2025

Editorial. Time to make the District Development Project financial reports public after the discovery that grants were used for vote buying.

It has now been proven in court that funds meant to be used under the District Development Project to help people were, in fact, abused for vote buying. This finding gives more backing for the call to...

A 20-year-old man charged with a count of burglary and one count of theft requested the court that his matter be dischar...
21/11/2025

A 20-year-old man charged with a count of burglary and one count of theft requested the court that his matter be discharged without conviction.

A 20-year-old man was charged with a count of burglary and one count of theft requested the court that his matter be discharged without conviction.Allen Leasi's request is opposed by the prosecution, saying that the reasons were baseless. Allen's sister, on behalf of his brother, requested Justic...

Video showing a driver handing money to a police officer at a checkpoint sparks debate online. Acting Police Commissione...
21/11/2025

Video showing a driver handing money to a police officer at a checkpoint sparks debate online. Acting Police Commissioner orders investigation, saying the behaviour is unacceptable as officers face possible charges.

A video circulating on social media showing a police officer receiving money from a driver at a roadside checkpoint has sparked debate in Samoa and prompted the Acting Police Commissioner to order an...

Electoral Court finds Magele Sekati Fiaui used $68,000 from the district grants to fund his vote-inducing exercises.
21/11/2025

Electoral Court finds Magele Sekati Fiaui used $68,000 from the district grants to fund his vote-inducing exercises.

The Electoral Court recommended changes in the election law after the Fa'asalele'aga No.2 candidate for the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party, Magele Sekati Fiaui, was found to have used...

Fuimaono Maria Meredith was found guilty of six charges of corrupt practices during the elections by the Electoral Court...
21/11/2025

Fuimaono Maria Meredith was found guilty of six charges of corrupt practices during the elections by the Electoral Court on Friday.

Falealili No.2 petitioner Fuimaono Maria Meredith was found guilty of six charges of corrupt practices during the elections by the Electoral Court on Friday, while allegations against Fuimaono Tito Asafo were dismissed.Fuimaono Maria ran as an independent and filed the petitions against Fuimaono ...

Students of Apia Primary School are excited to move into their new multi-million tala building next week, marking a majo...
21/11/2025

Students of Apia Primary School are excited to move into their new multi-million tala building next week, marking a major milestone for the school and its community.

Apia Primary School is set to move into their new multi-million tala building next week, marking a major milestone for the school and its community. The modern facility, constructed by the Zheng Tai...

The passengers and crew of Samoa Airways flight OL224 returned safely to Fagalii after a bird strike on Wednesday mornin...
21/11/2025

The passengers and crew of Samoa Airways flight OL224 returned safely to Fagalii after a bird strike on Wednesday morning.

A bird strike forced Samoa Airways flight OL224 to return to Fagalii Airport on Wednesday. The airline confirmed that all passengers and crew were safe.The bird strike happened shortly after take-off.Samoa...

"This ban restricts media freedom protected under Samoa’s Constitution and undermines the public’s fundamental right to ...
21/11/2025

"This ban restricts media freedom protected under Samoa’s Constitution and undermines the public’s fundamental right to information," PINA and PFF have told the prime minister.

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) told Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt that Samoa’s democratic standing and its reputation as a leader...

The Electoral Court cleared Fiumaono Tito Asafo but found Fuimaono Maria Meredith guilty of bribery during the election.
20/11/2025

The Electoral Court cleared Fiumaono Tito Asafo but found Fuimaono Maria Meredith guilty of bribery during the election.

Petitioner Fuimaono Maria Meredith was found guilty of six counts of corrupt practices in the Falealili No. 2 election petition.The Electoral Court cleared Falealili No.2 winner and the current Minister...

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