BREAKING: Police rounded up the biggest drug bust operation in Samoa with about 10,000 marijuana plants, military firearms, methamphetamine utensils and cash seized at Faleatiu. The operation in the deepwoods of Faleatiu this morning saw six suspects being arrested in relation to the bust that includes two female and escaped prisoner Uili Manuleleua. Police Commissioner, Fuiavailiili Egon Keil led the successful operation with the support of 100 police officers in surveillance and a few in polic
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BREAKING: Police rounded up the biggest drug bust operation in Samoa with about 10,000 marijuana plants, military firearms, methamphetamine utensils and cash seized at Faleatiu. The operation in the deepwoods of Faleatiu this morning saw six suspects being arrested in relation to the bust that includes two female and escaped prisoner Uili Manuleleua. Police Commissioner, Fuiavailiili Egon Keil led the successful operation with the support of 100 police officers in surveillance and a few in polic
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The outgoing C.E.O. of Education, Sports and Culture has clarified what happened with the retracted public notice issued by her Ministry in relation to school closures. Watch the full video and story - https://buff.ly/34Ve21q Video: Vaitogi Asuisui Matafeo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The outgoing C.E.O. of Education, Sports and Culture has clarified what happened with the retracted public notice issued by her Ministry in relation to school closures. Watch the full video and story - https://buff.ly/34Ve21q Video: Vaitogi Asuisui Matafeo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The National Hospital was thrown into pitch-black darkness as the electricity went off around 9 pm Tuesday. It is believed to be another nationwide blackout but the EPC is yet to confirm. It is unclear when the power will be restored. | Samoa Observer
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The National Hospital was thrown into pitch-black darkness as the electricity went off around 9 pm Tuesday. It is believed to be another nationwide blackout but the EPC is yet to confirm. It is unclear when the power will be restored. | 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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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 Samoa Police and Fire and Emergency Services Authority spent Sunday combing the Mulinuu sea looking for a 58-year-old Lepea man who was reported missing. He was last seen going out to sea to fish. | Samoa Observer
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The Samoa Police and Fire and Emergency Services Authority spent Sunday combing the Mulinuu sea looking for a 58-year-old Lepea man who was reported missing. He was last seen going out to sea to fish. | 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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Earlier today Fiame Naomi Mata'afa took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa almost four months after winning the April 9th General Elections. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Earlier today Fiame Naomi Mata'afa took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa almost four months after winning the April 9th General Elections. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Cabinet Ministers Olo Fiti Vaai and Leatinuu Wayne Fong were ejected from Parliament by the Speaker after Olo moved a motion to remove him. Visibly upset, the Speaker immediately responded, "That's none of your business," before ordering their removal from the chamber. However, both ministers were later called back in to cast their votes on the motion of no confidence. Video: Junior S Ami/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Earlier this month the caretaker Prime Minister accused the F.A.S.T. party’s founder, La’auli Leuatea Schmidt, of endorsing sexual abuse. Did he? Watch the clip below and decide for yourself. | 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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A police officer related to two of the accused in the high-profile conspiracy case has denied claims he received a phone containing photos of the 2021 hit-and-run. Corporal Ieremia Su’a told the court he was not on duty at the time of the incident and rejected suggestions his testimony was fabricated to regain his job with the police. The trial continues with witnesses appearing from Australia via Zoom. Photos: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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La’auli and five others chose not to testify. They deny conspiracy charges. Final submissions set for October in District Court. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | 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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Since being discharged from hospital, Blessing has told his parents he wants the men who assaulted him released from prison so he can forgive them. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Outside Court, Papali'i Panoa Moala Tavita said it was clear from the proceedings that the government admission of oversight on the law confirms their claim. “The truth is the government lost although we withdrew our motion” - Papali'i Moala Tavita. | Samoa Observer
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A disagreement over “trust issues” between the Prime Minister and his former Cabinet Minister La’auli fueled the discussion, which led to the two leaders grilling each other on their family’s heritage. | Samoa Observer
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Chaotic scenes on Sunday morning at the Office of the Electoral Commission's operation centre in Tuanaimato as the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) candidate for Falealili No.1, Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, attempted election officials to force start the count of special and pre-polling votes. Video: Junior S Ami | Samoa Observer
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A Samoan high chief, Asiata Pouniu Lavea, considered a key figure in the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) campaign for the 2025 general election was captured on camera in a live feed smoking what looked like a marijuana joint while drinking a can of Woodstock and holding a cigarette in his hand. | Samoa Observer
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Did you see the spectacular “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Friday night? Many Samoans got the chance to observe the phenomena. | Samoa Observer
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Heavy rains in Apia have caused flooding, with blocked drains compounding the issue and leaving vehicles stranded. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The Opposition Leader has defended the United Nations and has called on P.M., Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to discipline her cabinet. This comes after the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt criticised U.N. Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Simona Marinescu for allegedly getting involved in Samoa's national affairs. The attack against the U.N. Resident representative according to Tuilaepa, "is uncalled for" and "most embarrasing." Read the story - https://www.samoaobserver.ws/cat
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Vehicles assigned to associate ministers recently dismissed by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa have been returned to Maota Samoa and are awaiting collection by the government. FAST Chairman, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, emphasised that since the vehicles were delivered to the associate ministers upon their appointment, it is the government’s responsibility to retrieve them following their dismissal. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Residents across several villages in Savaii report calm conditions and say preparations are in place ahead of polling day. Locals describe the mood as peaceful and ready. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Falealili elders recall a time when elections were peaceful and united, saying today’s politics have grown tense and divisive. Video: Junior S Ami | 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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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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Laauli claims majority support within the ruling party’s 20 members following the removal of Prime Minister Fiame and five cabinet ministers. However, the ultimate decision on leadership will rest with Parliament, where Tuilaepa remains a key player, commanding influence with 18 HRPP members. Read the story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/112764 | Samoa Observer
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