Samoa Observer

The Samoa Observer stands as the biggest newspaper organization in Samoa, offering content in both English and Samoan languages. It releases editions from Monday to Friday, along with the Weekend Observer on Saturdays and the Sunday Samoan on Sundays, all of which are accessible online. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, including local and global news, opinion pieces, sports, and investigative reports. Established in 1978 by Savea Sano Malifa, who serves as the Editor in Chief, the Samoa Observer has gained recognition for its commitment to journalism. Malifa, a noted poet and a prominent figure in Pacific journalism, received the esteemed Commonwealth Astor Award for press freedom in 1998.

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The Latest: Police chief: Hate crime considered in shooting

4 days ago | samoaobserver.ws | David Bauder |Michelle Smith |Lauren Weber |Anna Maria Barry-Jester

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The Latest on a shooting at an El Paso shopping complex (all times local):7 p.m.El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen says authorities are investigating a hate crime as among the possible motives in the shopping complex shooting that left 20 people dead and 26 more wounded. The chief says authorities are looking into an online writing that indicated a potential connection to a hate crime to determine if it belonged to the suspected gunman.
The Latest: Notre Dame says 2 football players in isolation

1 week ago | samoaobserver.ws | Thomas Airey |Stan Choe |Damian J. Troise

Home / Entertainment / By The Associated Press • 13 August 2020, 12:00AM The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Notre Dame tested 117 football players for COVID-19 on Monday and two tested positive, according to university physician Dr. Matt Leiszler. Of the two positive tests, one player was mildly symptomatic and the other was asymptomatic. The university said both are in isolation and their parents have been notified.
Japan says this is a time to raise pressure on North Korea

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | John Antczak |Daisy Nguyen |Marcio Sanchez

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Japan called Monday for increased pressure on North Korea, saying this is not a time for dialogue. Government spokesman Norio Maruyama said North Korea reached "a new level" with its latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile as Americans celebrated Independence Day on July 4. The test marked a significant step toward the goal of North Korea's young leader Kim Jong Un to develop a missile with a nuclear warhead capable of reaching the United States.
Only $300 deducted annually in SNPF medical scheme

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

The proposed Samoa National Provident Fund Medi-Insurance scheme will require contributors to pay $300 annually allowing it to kick off with $28 million if approved. It will still be compulsory but only for those who can afford the $300 annual contribution and the option of adding on dependents at $200 each annually. However, people with existing medical insurance do not need to be part of the scheme. The contributions equate to less than $1 a day.
Second vote of no confidence next week

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney

Members of the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party are reaching out to the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) in hopes of garnering their support for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa. Ale Vena Ale, Member of Parliament for Faleata No.4, confirmed on Friday that he has approached certain members of the opposition party regarding the matter.
Special team searches for Lautiti

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Sialai Sarafina Sanerivi

A special police team has been deployed to solely focus on capturing notorious prisoner Lautiti Tualima who fled the high-security Tanumalala prison over a month ago. The $5000 cash reward for information to anyone that has information on the whereabouts of the rapist attracted few leads that police were unable to substantiate.
Belarus shifts crackdown tactics, detains strike leader

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Christina A. Cassidy |Mary Clare Jalonick |Yuras Karmanau

Home / Entertainment / By YURAS KARMANAU • 01 September 2020, 12:00AM KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' authorities on Monday detained a factory strike organizer and a leading opposition activist, part of a methodical effort to stifle weeks of protests against the country's authoritarian leader after an election the opposition says was rigged.
Combating cancer in Samoa: Prevention, early detection, and a healthier future

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.
Report: Roy Halladay was doing stunts when plane crashed

2 months ago | samoaobserver.ws | Julie Pace |Andrew Taylor |Terry Spencer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Hall of Famer Roy Halladay had high-levels of amphetamines in his system and was doing extreme acrobatics when he lost control of his small plane and nosedived into Tampa Bay in 2017, killing him, a National Transportation Safety Board report issued Wednesday said.
Samoa's innovative approach to climate insurance

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.