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Manawanui work finishes, diesel still on board Overwhelming market supply does little to dent prices 07 March 2025, 4:00PM Speaker rejects Cabinet motion to remove him Speaker Papalii Lio Masipau once again rejected a proposed motion from the cabinet to remove him and his deputy Auapaau Mulipola Aloitafua. By Matai'a L

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samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122020

Making 100 tala stretch in Samoa

14+ hour, 26+ min ago   (363+ words) For many families in Samoa, 100 tala may sound like enough to cover a few household needs, but the money can disappear quickly after buying everyday food. Lina Tupu of Faleasiu, 100 tala means planning carefully before heading to the shops. “I…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122037

Dr Upolu warns of parliamentary instability as Samoa joins Pacific assembly

16+ hour, 7+ min ago   (408+ words) Dr Upolu Luma Vaai, a Samoan professor of theology and ethics and Vice-Chancellor of Pasifika Communities University, has warned that instability in Pacific parliaments is threatening peace and regional stability as Samoa joins the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly as a full…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 122025

Local group brings French language and culture to Samoa

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (209+ words) French is being taught to children and adults in Samoa as a local group works to create more opportunities for people to learn the language and French culture. Fale Falani Society Inc. holds French classes for adults on Tuesday evenings…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > letters > 122014

The destructive lies that tear nations apart

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (332+ words) The admission by Lise Schmidt, relative and chief spokesperson of Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, to misleading the police and attempting to pervert the course of justice is making national and regional headlines. Ms. Schmidt admitted to the Courts that…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121935

Second fire in five days as El Niño dries Samoa

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (99+ words) A fire broke out in the Vaitele area, just five days after an earlier blaze in Tuanaimato, as El Niño brings an increased risk of prolonged dry conditions and wildfires across Samoa. Mulipola to lead Samoa at UN General Assembly…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121874

Albanese defends Pacific engagement after heated exchange with Australian media

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (504+ words) The exchange took place in Palau during the annual Pacific Islands Forum, where 7NEWS Political reporter Josh Martin questioned Albanese about the cost of the summit and the number of leaders expected to attend. Martin said the event would cost Australian…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 121873

Pacific to turn security commitments into action

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (580+ words) Pacific countries have the plans to deal with growing security threats, but leaders now need the political will to turn those commitments into action. That was the message from Pacific leaders and regional experts at a side event of the…...


samoaobserver.ws > category > samoa > 119670

NZ's Brigadier Harrop's Samoan connection

2+ week, 2+ day 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…...