1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (1169+ words) I set aside every hat I wear and speak simply as what I am first and foremost: a citizen of Samoa. With the utmost respect, I make this call to the Honourable Prime Minister, Afioga La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (109+ words) Firefighters are working to fully extinguish a fire at the Faleata Golf Course in Tuanaimato this afternoon. A police officer and a fire official at the scene told the Samoa Observer the fire was believed to have started from burning…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (288+ words) Conditions across Samoa’s local seas have improved, with wave heights now falling below 2.5 metres from the previously reported 3 metres. However, a Marine Advisory remains in force as weather conditions are expected to deteriorate again from today. The Samoa Meteorology Division…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (321+ words) Samoa’s severe weather conditions have begun to ease, but wave and swell heights of around 3 metres still remain across the country, prompting authorities to keep an cautious in place. On Monday, the Samoa Meteorology Division issued its latest Public and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (251+ words) Two burnt power poles have caused power outages in parts of Samoa over the weekend, with EPC crews working to restore electricity. On Sunday, a high-voltage pole in Tanumapua caught fire, affecting customers connected to the Palisi Feeder. The Electric…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (283+ words) Samoa’s marine waters are facing rough seas, waves of more than 3 meters and gusty winds this week, prompting the Meteorology Division to maintain a marine advisory for all waters. Samoa Meteorology Division issued Marine Severe Weather Information Number 10, warning that…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (225+ words) A customer thought Christmas had come early when a local bank receipt showed about $200 more than expected. Another transaction was quickly attempted and boom, the extra money was nowhere to be found. Turns out the receipt was telling a richer…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (340+ words) A marine advisory remains in effect for all coastal and marine waters of Samoa, with wave heights exceeding 2.5 metres today and potentially reaching 3 metres or more through next week Sunday. The Samoa Meteorology Division issued Marine Severe Weather Information Number…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (322+ words) A grey Nissan van flipped and crashed in front of a house at Uluea, Vaitele Saturday morning with members of the public saying they saw the driving running off. Simi Saulo, who owns the house that the vehicle crashed in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (324+ words) Safety concerns sparked in Tufuiopa after a vehicle smashed into a storm-water drain cover overnight. The damaged infrastructure sits directly outside Apia Insurance, with witnesses reporting the collision has left the area hazardous for pedestrians and motorists The drain cover,…...