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While Sariah and Grace Taeaoalii gave their all on the pitch for the Samoa women's national football team, their parents Kelly and Jeremy  Taeaoalii cheered from the stands and could not be more proud of their daughters.“I’m just hoping they can get out and play the game that they know to do and ...

The review of the minimum wage in Samoa looks to be on the cards with the Minister of Finance Lautimuia Uelese Va'ai saying the government is looking to establish a committee that would spearhead this.The current minimum wage in Samoa is SAT$3.00 per hour and that came into effect in 2020.Speakin...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The Commonwealth Parliament Association (C.P.A.) arrives in Samoa next month to oversee and assist in any way possible and one of the issues to be discussed would be standing orders and the independence of the Parliament.Speaker of the House, Papalii Li'o Ta'eu Masepa'u confirmed in an interview ...

Apia, SAMOA — In a bizarre and horrific incident that happened two weeks ago, a pig attacked three men who received serious injuries needing hospitalization and terrorized a village

Samoa will still reach its goal to have the electricity grid powered by 70 per cent renewable energy by 2031, says Electric Power Corporation (E.P.C.), despite the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic and climate change.In an interview with the Samoa Observer, E.P.C General Manager, Fau...

Plans are in the pipeline to offer a diploma in education programme at the National University of Samoa to try and address the teacher shortage.

A fishing vessel that ran aground over a week ago is not only becoming an eyesore to the public, businesses, and tourists but is also causing an unpleasant smell around Matautu.Samoa Observer made several trips to Matautu where the boat is stranded making attempts to seek a comment from the owner...

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

Burglaries and break-ins are becoming common in Motootua with thieves not only allegedly targetting the hospital but shopkeepers as well and the businesses have also raised concern.The affected people are asking authorities to do more.Samoa Observer took a trip around Motootua in an attempt to sp...