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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Samoa grabs world fishing championship spot

3 weeks ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Vaelei Von Dincklage

Samoa's Fu’a II emerged as overall champions for the Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) Pacific Island Series Gamefishing Tournament 2025 and secured a spot at the 2026 Offshore World Championship in Costa Rica.
Premier boxing event set for month end

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

The Marist St Joseph’s Sports Club, through its Marist Boxing, will host the Marist Boxing "Rise Up" event, scheduled for Friday, 30 May 2025 at Don Bosco Hall, Alafua, a premier corporate showcase set to highlight the rising talent of local and regional amateur boxers. With more than 15 electrifying amateur bouts and a main corporate fight featuring representatives from Pago Pago Police, the evening promises a high-energy celebration of boxing skill, discipline, and community pride.
Outgoing Miss America: We're more alike than different

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Samoa Observer |Tali Arbel

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Asked about Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during her onstage interview at last year's Miss America pageant, Savvy Shields turned heads on the judge's panel and across the country by offering some advice to both political parties: Stop arguing and start compromising. It was that response that may have put her over the top to become Miss America 2017.
Emmanuel sets new records

1 month ago | samoaobserver.ws | Alexander Rheeney |Vaelei Von Dincklage

Teenage weightlifter Emmanuel Palota Ulimasao has concluded his competition in Lima, Peru, by setting three new Oceania records at the IWF Junior and Youth Championship. The 18-year-old competed in the men's 96kg category. He is from Vaigaga and Pu'apu'a in Savaii, a gold medalist at the Oceania Championship in Melbourne last month. "I feel relieved with what I have achieved. I never thought I could do that, but here I am doing it. I started weightlifting about two years ago.
The Latest: Police chief: Hate crime considered in shooting

1 month 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 month 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

2 months 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

Feb 28, 2025 | 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

Feb 28, 2025 | 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

Feb 28, 2025 | 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.