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2 months ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo |Uale Tofilau
Concerns about safety at work for the workers of the Electric Power Corporation and a lack of skilled workforce were raised in parliament on Friday. The Member of Parliament for Fa'asalele'aga No.5 Peseta Vaifou Tevaga raised the point during his address on the Social Sector Committee Report on the annual report of the Ministry of Education and Culture for the Financial Year 2022/23.
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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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Jan 21, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Uale Tofilau |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
The Eti brothers, Misionare and Eti have come a long way since forming a dance group called New Boys, inspired by their church. They helped other performers do what they love and earn a living. This has evolved into a professional dance troupe performing a fusion of traditional siva Samoa and various dance styles. The dance group started to grow and they soon launched the Malualii Siva Academy. "In 2010, my brother, Misionare Eti, and I, Eti Eti, participated in a youth hip-hop competition.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Uale Tofilau |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi
Home / Samoa / By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 18 January 2025, 8:00AM Associate Ministers gathered at the Maota Samoa on Friday before returning their government vehicles following orders after the termination of their portfolios from the top office. 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.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Uale Tofilau
In another twist to the ongoing political turmoil that has gripped Samoa over the past week, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has been removed from the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party. The decision comes amid tensions following Fiame’s removal of Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, La’auli Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, from his Cabinet post due to criminal charges filed against him.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Uale Tofilau |Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo
It was an emotional day for the four new Cabinet Ministers who have taken over the portfolios of their colleagues nearing the end of the current parliamentary term. While the representatives have been promoted to higher office they echoed the importance of reuniting the Fa’atuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party members.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Uale Tofilau
Home / Samoa / By Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi • 10 January 2025, 11:00AM The fate of Senior Cabinet Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt remains in limbo as speculation mounts over whether he will be suspended or step down from his ministerial role following criminal charges last week. 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.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
samoaobserver.ws | Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi |Uale Tofilau
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, La’auli Leuatea Schmidt, has firmly stated he will not resign despite facing ten criminal charges laid by the police, including fabricating evidence, conspiracy, and defamation. The embattled minister addressed speculation about his political future in a social media post on Thursday, confirming he has no intention of stepping down and will await Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s decision.
