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Fans in Apia got a glimpse of Toa Samoa as they celebrated their achievements with a parade along Beach road in style. Our videographer Piui Simi was on the ground to capture the action. | Samoa Observer
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Fans in Apia got a glimpse of Toa Samoa as they celebrated their achievements with a parade along Beach road in style. Our videographer Piui Simi was on the ground to capture the action. | 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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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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FAST party chairman Laauli Leuatea Schmidt has cut off communication with the Samoa Observer, accusing the newspaper of twisting stories to damage the party’s reputation. The remarks come as Laauli faces multiple charges in a conspiracy case linked to a fatal 2021 hit-and-run. Police told the court the suspected vehicle was a Toyota Noah, not a Landcruiser linked to another MP. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer
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FAST party chairman Laauli Leuatea Schmidt has cut off communication with the Samoa Observer, accusing the newspaper of twisting stories to damage the party’s reputation. The remarks come as Laauli faces multiple charges in a conspiracy case linked to a fatal 2021 hit-and-run. Police told the court the suspected vehicle was a Toyota Noah, not a Landcruiser linked to another MP. Video: Junior S Ami / 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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It feels like a cyclone is upon Samoa, however, the weather office says it is a trough of low pressure with strong winds. | Samoa Observer
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It feels like a cyclone is upon Samoa, however, the weather office says it is a trough of low pressure with strong winds. | Samoa Observer
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In an exclusive interview with the Samoa Observer, relatives of Toa Samoa star Taylan May remember him as 'Taylan May the fearless one', who would carry coconuts from the mountains behind the village of Lauli'i as a young boy. Video: Piui Simi/ Samoa Observer Full story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/100600 | Samoa Observer
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The Frankie Supermarket in Vaitele is currently on fire, with firefighters fighting the blaze. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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A large crowd of local fans turned out to show their support for Toa Samoa ahead of tomorrow’s match against Tonga — and for heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker, who is set to fight on the same day. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The total cost of the construction of the Savalalo Market is $30 million, $5 million more than what was initially announced. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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O le vaega o fetaiaiga o savili ma timuga ua ta’oto nei i Saute o Samoa. Ae peita’i, o āu susū o savili o le Vaito’elau (savili mai Matū-i-Sasa’e) aga’i i le Mata’upolu (savili mai Sasa’e) o lo’o ufitia ai le Atunu’u. O ao fa’a-niutu o lo’o aga’i fa’atasi mai ma āu susū o savili e ono aumaia timuga mamafa ae pupu’u fa’apea nai uila ma faititili. Ona o ia tulaga; o lo’o fa’amalosia pea ai Fautuaga o Timuga Mamafa & Lologa mo Samoa atoa. A’afiaga mo le Atunu’u: E mamafa timuga ma e puaoa i nisi o
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And the crowd goes wild. Toa Samoa fans burst into a frenzy of celebrations after smashing Tonga 34-6 on Sunday night. Video: Junior S Ami | 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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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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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION FOR SAMOA. ISSUED BY THE SAMOA METEOROLOGY DIVISION AT 5:00 PM THURSDAY 25th JANUARY 2024 VALID: 🔴HEAVY RAIN WARNING 🔴FLOOD WARNING Gloomy and deteriorating weather activities remain over the island group, maintained by a trough of low-pressure system. The system may prolong deteriorating conditions over the island through the weekend, despite sunny to cloudy breaks at times. Showery activities are anticipated through tomorrow with periods of heavy downpours a
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Former Head of State and Prime Minister, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has responded to Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi’s claim that it was under Tui Atua’s leadership during the 1980s that Samoa became broke. During a press conference at his Tuaefu residence, this is what Tui Atua said: | 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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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION FOR SAMOA. ISSUED BY THE SAMOA METEOROLOGY DIVISION AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY 26th JANUARY 2024 VALID: 🔴HEAVY RAIN WARNING 🔴FLOOD WARNING 🟠WIND ADVISORY Unstable weather conditions remain over Samoa as an active convergence zone slowly approaches the group from the southwest. The system is predicted to bring scattered showers with brief heavy falls and thunderstorms through the weekend. These weather conditions keep the risk of flooding in major rivers and low-lying
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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER SIXTEEN (C16) FOR SAMOA. ISSUED BY THE SAMOA METEOROLOGY DIVISION AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2022. VALID: 🔴🔴 ✅ HEAVY RAIN WARNING. ✅ FLOOD WARNING. Both the Heavy Rain and Flood Warnings remain for all prone areas. Such is due to the placement of an active convergence zone that lies over the group with associated clouds and rain. The system may yet to prolong deteriorating weather, inducing scattered rain with periods of heavy falls associated w
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📣PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER FOUR (A04) FOR SAMOA. ISSUED BY THE SAMOA METEOROLOGY DIVISION AT 5:00 AM FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2025.📣 🟧VALID: HEAVY RAIN ADVISORY🟧 🔰The latest weather map indicates the convergence zone remains within the vicinity of Samoa. This system continues to bring scattered showers with brief heavy falls, a few thunderstorms and periods of gusty winds during showers. This severe weather condition is expected to prolong through tomorrow. Henceforth, the enforc
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PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION NUMBER TEN (D10) FOR SAMOA ISSUED BY THE SAMOA METEOROLOGY DIVISION AT 5:00 PM FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER 2022 CANCELLED: 🟢 HEAVY RAIN WARNING CANCELLED: 🟢 FLOOD ADVISORY VALID: 🟠 HEAVY RAIN ADVISORY A broad cloud band signifying the active trough of low pressure has shifted just south of the group. Meanwhile, a moist Northwest to North windflow maintains moist and cloudy conditions over our area, as the aforementioned system slowly migrates southeastward by tomorro
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The opposition's motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame is set to be the primary focus at Tuesday's Parliamentary session. FAST Chair Laauli is keeping their move under wraps. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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☔️ Samoa experienced significant weather-related disruptions over the weekend, including strong winds and localized flooding caused by convective activity within the active convergence zone. Early on Monday morning, 10 March 2025, the cloud band swiftly moved south of Samoa, uprooting trees and causing damage to utility services. The strong winds had a substantial impact on Upolu and elevated regions of the central interior. Some of the strongest observed wind gusts in the last 24 hours included
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On 29 September 2009, the worst natural disaster in Samoa's history struck the south coast of Upolu. 16 years later, the painful memories still linger on. Video: Junior S Ami | Samoa Observer
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A year after a New Zealand Navy ship burned and sank off the coast of Safata, residents are reacting to news of a $10 million compensation package announced this week. While many welcome the assistance, some say the amount may not cover the long-term damage to their livelihoods, the environment, and local tourism. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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MARINE SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION FOR SAMOA. ISSUED AT 5:00 AM | MONDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2023. 🟠VALID: MARINE ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN WATERS The latest observations signify wave heights of more than 2.5 metres off the northern coast of Samoa as a result of northern swells that are slowly approaching the islands. These wave activities may reach the northern waters later today and will combine with another surge of high swells from the east by tomorrow. As of now, the marine advisory is in force for t
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