A heated exchange in Parliament led to the removal of an M.P. after he yelled across the floor of the House on Wednesday morning. Sulamanaia shouted “go fight” when he intervened in a war of words between Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi. Read the story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/98162 | Samoa Observer
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A heated exchange in Parliament led to the removal of an M.P. after he yelled across the floor of the House on Wednesday morning. Sulamanaia shouted “go fight” when he intervened in a war of words between Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi. Read the story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/98162 | Samoa Observer
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The court has reinstated the results from April's election and ordered Parliament to convene. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The court has reinstated the results from April's election and ordered Parliament to convene. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The Samoa Observer has launched an interactive map of the 2025 General Elections by constituency, providing readers with real-time updates as the results unfold. The map will display the vote share for each seat as well as the overall tally of seats secured by each political party. It will go live on the Samoa Observer website from today, Friday 29 August, and remain active until the final results are declared on Monday 1 September. A dedicated section, Samoa Elections 2025, is also now live on
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The Samoa Observer has launched an interactive map of the 2025 General Elections by constituency, providing readers with real-time updates as the results unfold. The map will display the vote share for each seat as well as the overall tally of seats secured by each political party. It will go live on the Samoa Observer website from today, Friday 29 August, and remain active until the final results are declared on Monday 1 September. A dedicated section, Samoa Elections 2025, is also now live on
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Nearly two years since his last scheduled sitdown interview with the Samoa Observer, Tuilaepa says he was "shocked" to learn of the Head of State's announcement to declare the April general elections void. Asked whether he had by any chance influenced the decision by the Head of State, Tuilaepa denied it. “No, he holds the supreme authority to make that decision,” he repeatedly said. Meanwhile, a legal challenge filed by the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (F.A.S.T.) party seeking declaratory
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Nearly two years since his last scheduled sitdown interview with the Samoa Observer, Tuilaepa says he was "shocked" to learn of the Head of State's announcement to declare the April general elections void. Asked whether he had by any chance influenced the decision by the Head of State, Tuilaepa denied it. “No, he holds the supreme authority to make that decision,” he repeatedly said. Meanwhile, a legal challenge filed by the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (F.A.S.T.) party seeking declaratory
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Residents on the outskirts of Apia, hardest hit by ongoing power outages, have voiced concern over the worsening electricity crisis. The government has now declare a 30-day state of emergency from Monday, March 31, allowing development partners to provide aid and assist in addressing the worsening electricity crisis. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Residents on the outskirts of Apia, hardest hit by ongoing power outages, have voiced concern over the worsening electricity crisis. The government has now declare a 30-day state of emergency from Monday, March 31, allowing development partners to provide aid and assist in addressing the worsening electricity crisis. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Caretaker Prime Minister and SUP leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, when approached by the Samoa Observer, declined to comment on rival parties’ promises and said her party will release its manifesto “when we’re ready.” Campaign activity has intensified, with HRPP, FAST and SLP ramping up efforts ahead of the snap election. Video: Junior S Ami Story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/114894 | Samoa Observer
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Caretaker Prime Minister and SUP leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, when approached by the Samoa Observer, declined to comment on rival parties’ promises and said her party will release its manifesto “when we’re ready.” Campaign activity has intensified, with HRPP, FAST and SLP ramping up efforts ahead of the snap election. Video: Junior S Ami Story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/114894 | Samoa Observer
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To mark World Press Freedom Day today, we asked members of our editorial team about the value of a free press in Samoa - and what it means to practise journalism without fear or favour. | Samoa Observer
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To mark World Press Freedom Day today, we asked members of our editorial team about the value of a free press in Samoa - and what it means to practise journalism without fear or favour. | Samoa Observer
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The Samoa Observer faced criticism during a gathering outside the main police station in Apia, organised by the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party in support of its chairman, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, who is facing charges. A supporter in the crowd began chanting, “We don’t need the Observer here.” Meanwhile, former Samoa National Development Party member Vui Masinamua Seinafolava confronted a Samoa Observer photojournalist, pointing directly at them and demanding that all his statemen
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Extraordinary scenes unfolded during a joint press conference between Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, when the Prime Minister veered from diplomatic matters to air frustrations over the state of Samoa’s rugby union. Departing from conventional bilateral talking points, Laaulialemalietoa was seen explaining to Wong his concerns about rugby administration, stating he intended to remove “politicians” from the sport. The exchange grew tens
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FAST Chairman Laauli Leuatea Schmidt has criticised Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa's meeting with opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, saying it contradicts the shared goal of change that brought the current government to power. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Government ministries are meeting with the incoming administration at Maota o Samoa, Vaitele. The Samoa Observer remains barred, with security reinforcing the ban on photos and videos — even from outside the compound. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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A large police presence has been reported in the Siusega area as authorities continue their search for a suspected gunman who fired at three police officers earlier this afternoon. The Police Commissioner confirmed that one officer was injured during the standoff and confrontation. According to eye-witnesses, the police were responding to a call about a domestic dispute involving the alleged gunman, who is believed to be a Chinese national. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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#BREAKING Police arrested three men at the courthouse in Mulinuu around midday on Thursday. The men are suspected to have been carrying narcotics. This happened as the Supreme Court was giving its decision on when the national elections would be held. More details to follow. Video: Junior S Ami | Samoa Observer
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#BREAKING Laauli quietly entered the police station, where he now faces charges. He arrived in a car bearing a private license plate, unnoticed by many. Meanwhile, across the street on Main Beach Road, a crowd of ruling party supporters dressed in red and black gathered, chanting and singing in solidarity. Video: Junior S Ami/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The caretaker cabinet is scheduled to make its first public appearance since the general election, with an announcement set for 12 p.m. today. The Samoa Uniting Party won only three seats, falling well short of the numbers required to form government. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Fiame Naomi Mata‘afa says the Samoa United Party rose “from the ashes of FAST” as she launches the party’s manifesto and confirms 26 candidates for the election. Video: Junior S Ami & Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The former Speaker reiterated that before the end of the month a new party will be launched and their candidates will be named. | Samoa Observer
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It took hours but with the help of the members of the Chinese community, the police managed to resolve a hostage situation where a Chinese national held his ex-wife captive at gunpoint. The man can be seen in the black car escorted by the police. | Samoa Observer
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The Samoan prime minister has shut down Samoa for two days, ordering a "door to door mass vaccination campaign" after a deadly measles outbreak which has already killed 60 people. Newshub Pacific Affairs correspondent Michael Morrah explains. Read more: 7news.link/ohID4A #TheLatest #7NEWS | 7NEWS Australia
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Fans turned out in numbers to attempt the largest siva tau ever assembled. The event was the start of an unprecedented wave of parades planned by Samoan communities around the world in support of Toa Samoa who will face Australia in the Rugby League World Cup Final. Video: Piui Simi/ Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Hundreds gather to show support for the Toa Samoa on the streets of Apia ahead of their quarter-final clash with Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup. Video: Piui Simi/ Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The registration rush indicates an interest in voting and choosing the right people to lead the nation. Photojournalist Junior S Ami asked voters lining up to register at Gym 1 in Tuanaimato about the importance of registering and voting. | Samoa Observer
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In an exclusive interview with the Samoa Observer on Tuesday evening, Chairman of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (F.A.S.T.) party, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt warned the United Nations' (U.N.) Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Simona Marinescu, to be "very careful." Read the full story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/94357 | Samoa Observer
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Samoa’s main courthouse is falling into disrepair, with leaking ceilings, faulty air conditioning, and safety risks. Officials warn urgent renovations are needed, but limited funding is delaying essential repairs. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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