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This essay examines a deep underlying cause of many societal ills in the Pacific: trauma resulting from abuse. Abuse, combined with patriarchal, colonial and capitalistic influences lead to depression, gender-based violence, addictions, and broken relationships, but we don't usually talk about trauma. Any viable way forward must embrace inclusion, creation of safe spaces to talk…

The coroner has recommended a post-mortem examination on the body of a 78-year-old woman who lost her life in a tragic homicide two weekends ago.This was confirmed by the Police Commissioner, Auapaau Logoitino Filipo in an interview with the Samoa Observer.He added that the perpetrator, Papalii S...

An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.

An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.

There are a few things that need to be highlighted. The first one is the elaborate attempt to delay a court case and the other is a senior bureaucrat saying there is a law but no one is enforcing it.In the case of the infamous Sam Sua and others, the application to the court was to delay the tria...

The aunt of Tulsi Gabbard was killed last week and a prominent Samoan author and playwright has been charged with her murder, according to local reports.

A prominent Samoan novelist, poet, and playwright allegedly murdered a notable Samoan academic and writer who also was former presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard's aunt.

The two were close friends, but things turned sour after an argument.

An award-winning Samoan author and playwright is accused in the murder of the aunt of former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, authorities said Sunday.

An award-winning Samoan author and playwright is accused in the murder of the aunt of former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, authorities said Sunday.