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Jan 25, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio |Uale Tofilau
Seu le manu 'ae taga'i i le galu.Catch the bird but watch the wave. The following story illustrates brilliantly the wisdom of our ancestors as passed down through the ages as a guide for living wisely and safely. “A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic from Portsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout on the wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboard bow.’ ‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out.
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Jan 25, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio |Uale Tofilau
Last year, talking to those who do not normally express a political opinion about how our country is doing or whether our government puts our people’s interest first instead of its ministers, its members in Parliament and their Party, often elicited little response because of fear of being rebuked by friends and relative who support the Government.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio |Uale Tofilau
Spring Festival falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. It is China's most important traditional holiday, symbolizing the Chinese people's hopes for a better life, strong ties to family and country, and the values of harmony between humans and nature. Spring Festival celebrations are known as guonian, meaning crossing the year.
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Jul 13, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Eliana Viali |Mika Kelekolio |Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Ann-Tauilo Motuga
Mental health awareness is vital for creating a supportive environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to seek help. Stigma, or the negative attitudes and beliefs about mental health conditions, often prevents people from talking openly about their struggles and seeking the necessary care. Reducing this stigma is a key step toward improving mental health for everyone. This often seen in Samoa.
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Jul 13, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Eliana Viali |Mika Kelekolio |Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Ann-Tauilo Motuga
Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations. This phenomenon significantly influences various aspects of society, including education. As countries become more connected, educational practices and policies are evolving to meet the demands of a globalised world. One of the primary impacts of globalisation on education is the need for a more inclusive curriculum.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Mika Kelekolio |Uale Tofilau |Seuseu Fata Faalogo
For Aaliyah Ava, winning a siva afi competition is no easy feat, but winning two titles in one year is testimony to her hard work. Based in Hawaii, the 22-year-old competed in the World Fire Knife Championships held at the Polynesian Cultural Centre. Aaliyah remained the Wahine Toa champion for a second year and also secured the title of the 2024 World Fire Knife champion in the senior women’s category. Hailing from a longline of siva afi icons and champions, Aaliyah says it’s not easy to compete.
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Jul 7, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio |Uale Tofilau
Māori and Pasifika have undergone diabetes-related amputations a decade earlier than other groups in the northern region, a newly published study in the NZ Medical Journal has revealed. The audit of cases across Northland, Auckland, Waitematā and Counties Manukau DHB areas between 2013 and 2016 has found that diabetes-related lower extremity (limb) amputations (DRLEA) were more common for Māori and Pacific peoples, and people living in higher deprivation.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Mika Kelekolio |Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u |Uale Tofilau
In recent years, vaping has become a major issue in schools across Samoa. This new trend, initially seen as a safer alternative to smoking, is now raising significant health and safety concerns, especially among teenagers. The ease of access to vaping products and their appealing flavors make them attractive to young people, but the risks associated with vaping are substantial and far-reaching.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio |Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'u
When the alarm rings early in the morning, many students groan and wish for just a little more sleep. It's a common scene: sleepy teenagers struggling to wake up and get ready for school. But what if schools started later? Would it make a difference? Let's explore this idea. Many experts believe that teenagers need more sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that teenagers should get 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. However, early school start times often make this difficult.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Walter Vermeulen |Seuseu Fata Faalogo |Mika Kelekolio
“It is impossible to practice parliamentary politics without having patience, decency, politeness and courtesy,”: Khaleda Zia. Begum Khaled Zia was prime minister of Bangladesh from March 1991 to March 1996, and again from June 2001 to October 2006. Like our own prime minister, she was the first female prime minister of her country.
