Samoa Observer News Today

The Office of the Electoral Commission (O.E.C.) is boosting and sharing ideas with electoral offices from all over the Pacific in preparation for the upcoming General Elections in 2026.Held at Taumesina Islands Resort earlier this week, the Pacific Roll Integrity conference was held for three day...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Samoa's concerns about a new Australian visa causing brain drain.

A Samoan woman who is a volunteer in the disability sector has received the Queen Elizabeth II "Point of light" award.

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.

Papalii Sia Figie, the woman accused of murdering the aunt of former US Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, is a celebrated Samoan author, prestigious playwright -- and close associate of her alleged victim.

Pacific Islands Forum calls for global support at SIDS4 Conference; SPC amplifies the voice of the Pacific at global Gender Equality Forum; Uncertainty surrounds PNG landslide death toll as relief supplies begin arriving at disaster zone; Pacific regional leaders urge caution in embracing digital tech to combat corruption; and more.

Tributes are pouring in for an acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher who was murdered last Saturday in Apia allegedly by a fellow poet.

Tributes are pouring in for an acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher who was murdered last Saturday in Apia allegedly by a fellow poet.

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