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A forest fire between Utuali and Tufulele has left a local farmer worried about his family's livelihood after flames damaged his plantation. buff.ly/BDWhTo5
Two young surfers from Luatuanuu, aged 13 and 10, have impressed visiting New Zealand tourists by sharing their surfing knowledge and helping them navigate Samoa's waves during their stay. buff.ly/EDEt8Ct
Namulauulu said the council self-suspension was separate from Lakapi Samoa’s World Rugby membership, which remained intact. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
His Samoan mother initially struggled to understand his choice. Still, he continued respecting his family’s Christian traditions, including saying grace when an aunt asked him to pray. “I don’t disrespect the church,” he said. buff.ly/pzhqZ7m
Samoa have reached the women's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals for the first time with a comfortable 24-6 win over England in Sydney. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
A new burger business backed by a half-million tala investment is entering Samoa's food industry, with plans to prioritise fast service, consistent quality, food safety and support for local farmers. buff.ly/VBHypJZ
Free drinks, no charge and no donations needed. Seven young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are spending their own money to hand out drinks to members of the public every Friday. buff.ly/XL7qTep
Gymnastics Samoa plans to introduce foundation program in schools and create more opportunities for young athletes following its full affiliation with World Gymnastics.
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Almost a year after banning government advertising in private media without naming any media companies, Cabinet has approved a list of media outlets allowed to carry government advertising. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
The devastating 2009 tsunami in Samoa took the lives of three of Miriama Siu Uili Laufiso’s children, but their names and memories continue to live on through the four children she welcomed in the years that followed.
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A man who repeatedly stabbed a driver who dropped his wife home has been jailed for 20 months by the Supreme Court.
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A bill that would exempt qualified overseas pathologists from Samoa’s medical registration requirements for specified post-mortem work has passed its second reading in Parliament.
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The young athlete hopes to reach greater heights in international competition while encouraging other young Samoans to follow their dreams. buff.ly/tqmqHwi
American Samoa Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula mentioned whether the Atoa o Samoa talks were a “waste of time” in August, citing concerns about meetings where gifts and money were exchanged but little was resolved. Two months later, the latest round of talks has failed to take place as scheduled.
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The park opened in July and operated for about three months before its temporary closure. buff.ly/5Hl6qm2
Substance misuse among some young people in Samoa is a serious concern. It can harm relationships, education, wellbeing and community safety while placing stress on families. Young people need compassion, privacy, and support rather than blame. samoaobserver.ws/category/le…
Samoa could see between one and three named tropical cyclones form in or pass through a 400-kilometre radius of the country this season, and one could reach Category 3 or stronger, according to the Samoa Meteorological Service. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…
#BREAKING Sources familiar with Thursday’s talks have confirmed, after months of uncertainty following the government’s decision to withdraw support for the union. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…
