8+ hour, 7+ min ago  (442+ words) My family is struggling financially." " The admission was made by a 48-year-old father of three from Satuimalufilufi, Solo Sauimalae, yesterday. He said his weekly income is $125. To tell you the truth, it's hard to stretch this much money," he said....

10+ hour, 56+ min ago  (153+ words) Samoa Observer celebrates 40 years of establishment today in Samoa and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to be in the presence of well-renowned Samoan band Punialava'a who was the recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Vodafone…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago  (196+ words) A family's surveillance cameras caught the footage of a man walking around their house attempting to break in. Another person has posted a picture of a man allegedly stealing things from homes. There is a noticeable increase in thefts and…...

19+ hour, 33+ min ago  (492+ words) Maryanne was all smiles by the pool at Taumeasina Island Resort. The Australian had every reason to be because the night before, her long time partner Sash surprised her with a proposal of marriage." Sash admitted to Dear Tourist that…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago  (266+ words) Economist and former parliamentarian Afualo Dr Wood Salele has warned that Samoa could face significant challenges if it is unable to meet its loan repayment commitments to development partners. He made the comments on a social media broadcast forum. Responding…...

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (631+ words) Sagaga No. 1 Member of Parliament Loau Keneti Sio has called for a commission of inquiry into Samoa's power crisis and the ferry that "never was," while Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said the country will continue relying on leased generators…...

21+ hour, 5+ min ago  (427+ words) Former Prime Minister and Lotofaga Member of Parliament Fiame Naomi Mataafa has urged parliament to carefully examine the government's 2026/2027 budget, saying the national spending plan must clearly reflect Samoa's development priorities and commitment to good governance. Speaking during the 26/27 budget…...

21+ hour, 35+ min ago  (422+ words) Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has questioned the work of doctors in Samoa, after concerns were raised in parliament about the absence of a doctor at a district hospital. The issue was raised by Associate Minister for Tourism and Commerce…...

1+ day, 6+ min ago  (268+ words) The government launched the country's first National Post School Education and Training (PSET) Week, a five-day initiative aimed at promoting skills development, workforce readiness and stronger partnerships between education providers and industry. Running from 22 to 26 June, the National PSET Week…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (125+ words) A 25-year-old man was arrested in Siumu early Friday morning for allegedly shooting and killing a man in his 40s late Thursday night. Police confirmed that the man was arrested and taken into custody, while no charges have been laid yet....