Sonia Palmieri

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Stephen Howes |Shen Shiwei |Eliorah Malifa |Sonia Palmieri

Cancer is a growing global concern, and Samoa is no exception. According to the National Cancer Policy and Action Plan, the increasing prevalence of late-stage cancer diagnosis and lifestyle-related cancers presents significant challenges to the healthcare system. However, many cancers can be prevented, detected early, and treated effectively. By raising awareness and adopting healthier lifestyles, we can significantly reduce the cancer burden in Samoa.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Shen Shiwei |Eliorah Malifa |Sonia Palmieri |Fei Mingxing

Samoa is on the frontlines of climate change, where extreme weather events are becoming an all-too-common reality. Cyclones, flooding, droughts, and rising sea levels are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity, resulting in devastating effects on people's lives.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Stephen Howes |Shen Shiwei |Eliorah Malifa |Sonia Palmieri

On New Year’s Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2025 New Year message, extending best wishes to people around the world, comprehensively summarizing the fruitful results achieved in advancing Chinese modernisation in 2024, and demonstrating China’s determination and confidence in promoting global governance reform and deepening solidarity and cooperation among the Global South. China and Samoa are both natural members of the Global South.

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Stephen Howes |Shen Shiwei |Eliorah Malifa |Sonia Palmieri

Seleagaia Toluiva Keneti, known as Toluiva, has long been a dedicated advocate for the development of rugby in Samoa, and her recent appointment as the Rugby National Development Manager at Lakapi Samoa is a testament to her hard work and leadership. Her journey, while marked by challenges in a traditionally male-dominated space, has paved the way for significant change, not only for the growth of the sport but also for the safety and well-being of its participants.

Jan 19, 2025 | samoaobserver.ws | Shen Shiwei |Eliorah Malifa |Sonia Palmieri |Fei Mingxing

In a democratic society, the essence of political representation lies in the ability of elected officials to represent the interests of their constituents without undue interference from political parties. However, an electoral law that permits a political party to expel a Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, government Ministers, and any Member of Parliament (MP) who may refuse to tow the party line, fundamentally undermines this democratic principle.