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In a recent update by the Ministry of Health, alarming figures regarding the spread of dengue fever have come to light. Dated April 29, 2024, for the epidemic week 17 spanning from April 22 to April 28, the report unveils a distressing surge in lab-confirmed dengue cases, adding to the growing co...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the World Bank urging Papua New Guinea to address a "human capital crisis" and invest more in educating children.

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 16, 2024, a concerned mother called Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a young woman seeking help at her residence in Iliili.

Narrative therapist Jennifer Freeman proposes a response to 'eco-anxiety' that connects us all to a counter-tsunami of action for the planet.

A mother accused of causing the death of her five-month-old baby who allegedly died while she fell asleep is now facing extra charges, the Supreme Court was told on Monday. Lotoleagaina Auapaau Lailoa was initially charged with negligence as a parent for causing the death of the five-month-old ba...

A 38-year-old male hailing from Moata'a finds himself in the clutches of the law, charged with manslaughter. The Samoa Observer newspaper received confirmation of this development from the Police Commissioner, shedding light on a tragic incident that unfolded on Thursday. According to Commissione...

A resident of Alafua is willing to take the Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C.) to court because he feels the power surges are damaging electronics and electrical items.The EPC on the other hand has blamed consumers for using too many electrical appliances and overloading the grid.Charlie Mansfie...

A notable achievement was reached on Friday in Apia as the inaugural meeting of the Commonwealth Women's Forum Technical Experts Group convened. The event was inaugurated by the esteemed presence of the Minister for the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development (M.W.C.S.D.), Mulipola An...

Every year on 3 May, the world, especially the media, unite to mark World Press Freedom Day and this year we are doing the same. We honour the work done by the brave journalists who have stood in the face of adversity and tyranny to bring the truth to people.This year’s theme is "A Press for the ...

The rubbish crisis in Samoa's capital, Apia, is a concern and the Ministry of Natural Resources said it was getting from bad to worse.Despite the presence of allocated rubbish bins for disposing of trash, many individuals and businesses have opted to turn a blind eye to littering.This issue has a...