Samoa Observer

14/11/2025

Chanel Old Students Association have joined forces to support the Marist Brothers’ expected return and to rebuild the institution.

Chanel College’s proud legacy is set for a revival as the school’s alumni consolidate under Chanel Old Students Association, joining forces to support the Marist Brothers’ expected return and to...

14/11/2025

Manu Samoa faces Belgium in a 2027 World Cup qualifier after beating Namibia 26–8, with CEO Seumanu saying he trusts his management and team to prepare and perform for the must-win game.

Manu Samoa’s path to the 2027 Rugby World Cup comes down to one match, with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun saying the team “won't lose focus on Wednesday morning next week...

14/11/2025

The Aurora V ferry remains on schedule, according to designer Stuart Ballantyne, despite public claims from former minister Olo Fiti Vaai citing delays.

Stuart Ballantyne, Chairman of Seatransport Pty Ltd and chief designer of the Aurora V ferry, says preparations for the new inter-island vessel remain on schedule despite public claims from former Minister...

14/11/2025

Editorial. It was unruly and unsportsmanlike actions that landed St Joseph's College in trouble. The two years should be enough for the school to learn its lesson.

St Joseph’s College students and supporters were in a joyous mood after getting the news that their four-year ban from all school sports was lifted midway. This means that the budding athletes from...

14/11/2025

Two Ford F-150 Lightning fire trucks were launched on Friday morning, and two more are expected to arrive next month.

Samoa’s firefighting services have entered a new era with the launch of the country’s first electric fire trucks. The two Ford F-150 Lightning trucks were launched on Friday morning, and two more...

14/11/2025

A pottery workshop is helping guide participants in the techniques of ancient Lapita ceramics.

A pottery workshop is helping guide participants in the techniques of ancient Lapita ceramics—long buried yet found across the Samoan archipelago—the workshop reconnects communities with one of their...

14/11/2025

Op-Ed. The warmth of "The Governance of China" is reflected in the continuous improvement of people's well-being.

The 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has recently concluded successfully. It deliberated and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee...

14/11/2025

A woman allegedly rented vehicles and then sold them to unsuspecting buyers.

Three rentals were targeted by a woman who allegedly rented vehicles and then sold them to unsuspecting buyers. The suspect, identified as Kristy Faalefeagai Ropati, is now at the centre of the alleged...

14/11/2025

Op-Ed. There is a more engaged European presence in the region.

Europe and the Indo-Pacific find their futures increasingly interlinked in a world marked by geopolitical shifts, economic uncertainty, and intensifying strategic competition. Challenges ranging from...

13/11/2025

Between the Lines. The police are hiring, top guns resign, good people still around, creatures of habit, the aftermath of the heavy rain and promises still to come.

FILLING NUMBERSPolice are hiring more people. It is not to increase their numbers but to fill the numbers impacted by staff leaving for seasonal work. This explains the 24-hour shifts in some outposts.RESIGNEDThere...

13/11/2025

Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Namulauulu Sami Leota of Faasaleleaga No. 3 told the Electoral Court on Thursday that he was forced to give an affidavit by the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) Secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi.

Photo: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer

13/11/2025

Editorial. Violence in our homes should not be tolerated; the longer we tolerate it, the easier it becomes for such behaviour to become a norm.

A woman was put through cruel physical and mental anguish by her husband’s relatives. That woman is someone’s daughter, sister, mother and granddaughter. How would you feel if your loved one was beaten,...