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Jan 24, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Shalveen Chand
Samoa and the People's Republic of China have penned an agreement where citizens from both countries can travel visa-free. The Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption was signed on 23 January 2025, at a special ceremony held during the celebration of the Chinese Spring Festival on Thursday evening.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Shalveen Chand
After hours of negotiations, the police have managed to calm a hostage situation in Siusega where a Chinese national was holding his ex-wife hostage in his shop. Samoa Observer photojournalist at the scene, Junior S Ami reported that other Chinese nationals arrived at the scene to help the police broker a deal. The man was taken to the police station around 7 pm. He was taken by the Chinese nationals who arrived at the scene to help. The vehicle was escorted by police.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Shalveen Chand |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi
Home / Samoa / By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi • 11 January 2025, 8:30AM The termination of Laali Leuatea Schmidt as a cabinet minister was necessary to protect the integrity of the Samoan government said Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in a statement. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Shalveen Chand |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi
The Samoan government has officially approved the telecommunication license for SpaceX’s Starlink service, opening the door for high-speed satellite internet connectivity. The much-anticipated announcement was confirmed by Regulator Lematua Gisa Purcell, in a statement released on Friday. “This license allows Starlink Samoa Ltd to provide Internet services and equipment to operate in Samoa,” Lematua said.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
Taxi drivers in Apia have voiced concerns about the frequent flooding at Fugalei, fearing it could cause costly damage to their vehicles. As the rain continues to pelter Samoa, the Fugalei, Taufusi and other areas in town continue to experience flooding because of blocked waterways. The issue has become more urgent as roads are getting damaged with most roads having potholes that pose a risk to vehicles and pedestrians.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
A man is currently in police custody following a violent altercation that erupted at Taumeasina Island Resort earlier this week while the search for another continues. The incident took place on Monday night and the young man arrested on Thursday afternoon is one of the primary suspects involved in the brawl. He was apprehended in Moata’a, opposite Apia Park.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Uale Tofilau |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
Opposition Leader and former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa must make a decision that reflects the quality of a leader. During his weekly press conference on Thursday, Tuilaepa addressed the ongoing legal troubles of Senior Cabinet Minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt. He was charged last Friday with 10 criminal offences.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Uale Tofilau |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
Japan's Ambassador to Samoa Ryotaro Suzuki presented his credentials to the Head of State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II on Thursday morning. Mr Suzuki was accompanied by Kazuo Tsukada, the Deputy Head of Mission to the presentation of credentials ceremony. Samoa and Japan have enjoyed cordial relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1973.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
Leisina Rasmussen, the Year 12 Valedictorian of Church College Pesega for 2024 is among the many students who are counting down to when the results of the national exams will be announced. Currently awaiting her Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exam results, Leisina hopes to enrol in the Foundation Year Program at the National University of Samoa (NUS). “I’m hoping to prepare myself for further studies in New Zealand or Australia, and I’m looking into Engineering,” she explained.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Shalveen Chand
Jennifer Livigisitone, 34, of Malololelei was declared the winner of the National Bank of Samoa Mastercard Grand Prize. She won two round-trip tickets to New Zealand and spending money. Her 41-year-old sister Susana Livigisitone attended the award ceremony at the NBS office on Wednesday. Susana expressed her happiness on behalf of her sister by saying that she would be thrilled to have won it.
