Post Courier

Samoa pushes back at media freedom claims, says action targets “persistent unethical conduct”

The Government of Samoa has rejected claims that its move against the Samoa Observer amounts to an attack on media freedom, ...

Samoan PM bans nation's only newspaper from government access

The ban on Samoa Observer comes as La'aulialemalietoa faces legal pressure and growing questions over transparency after a ...
Post Courier

Samoa’s PM takes it personal and bans news outlet

Samoa’s Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has barred Samoan Media agency, the Samoa Observer, from all future ...
IFEX

Samoa PM ban on daily newspaper undermines constitution

The ban on the country's only daily newspaper is described as a "retaliatory measure against critical journalism." ...

Samoa editor responds as PM La'aulialemalietoa bans newspaper over coverage

The Samoa Observer editor says "we're not fighting the government" and "we're trying to do a job" to hold government to ...

Samoan Journalist Says Prime Minister's Newspaper Ban 'Premature'

A Samoan journalist says the country's prime minister's decision to temporarily ban Samoa Observer reporters from government press conferences was "premature". Regional media associations have weighed ...
Fijivillage

PINA and FMA express deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and Fijian Media Association (FMA) have expressed deep concern over the ...