2+ week, 1+ hour ago   (381+ words) Toa Samoa's NRL stars have been backed by fans to form a 19-man squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. The NRL's World Cup selector on its official website gave fans the chance to choose their preferred Toa Samoa team,…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (328+ words) For Brigadier Commander Esther Harrop of the New Zealand Defence Force, marking ANZAC Day in Apia was about honouring the link she has with Samoa. It was a personal reflection on ANZAC Day at the dawn service held on Saturday…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (650+ words) The surprises from this Government just keep coming. We now know FAST deputy leader Leota Laki Lamositele Sio has been Chief Adviser to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt since May 18, earning $129,393 a year. Only weeks ago, the public also learnt…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (118+ words) The Central Bank of Samoa Amendment Bill 2026 has passed its second reading in Parliament following a third day of debate in the Chamber, despite opposition to the proposed amendments. Speaking on behalf of the opposition, Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (302+ words) Fa'alogo Asuao Fa'alogo has asked the Samoa Observer to remove a story published after a phone call in which he was overheard saying he would not make a comment. The Samoa Observer contacted Fa'alogo again to follow up on an…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (356+ words) The Government has withdrawn its recognition and financial support from Lakapi Samoa following what it described as months of consultations over divisions and administrative issues within the national rugby union. The decision was announced by the Government Press Secretariat on…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (327+ words) Samoa sprinter Symone Tafuna‘i says representing Samoa at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games was a special moment, after making her debut at the event as the country’s only female sprinter. Tafuna‘i finished fourth in Heat 8 of the women’s 100m on…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (339+ words) Lupe Kapisi is part of the team at CrossFit Fatu Toa and is helping promote healthier lifestyles through The Toa XI.As we count down to The Toa XI, I invite every Samoan to join us in building your shield. The…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (412+ words) New Ombudsman Vui Clarence Nelson has pledged to strengthen public understanding of his office and protect the rights of Samoans as the country faces modern human rights challenges. Vui was officially sworn in on Monday at the Tofilau Eti Alesana…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (391+ words) Team Samoa drew loud cheers after performing the siva tau during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. The Samoan athletes performed the traditional challenge twice as they marched into The Hydro arena on Friday. They changed…...