The court has reinstated the results from April's election and ordered Parliament to convene. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The court has reinstated the results from April's election and ordered Parliament to convene. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Caretaker Prime Minister and SUP leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, when approached by the Samoa Observer, declined to comment on rival parties’ promises and said her party will release its manifesto “when we’re ready.” Campaign activity has intensified, with HRPP, FAST and SLP ramping up efforts ahead of the snap election. Video: Junior S Ami Story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/114894 | Samoa Observer
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Caretaker Prime Minister and SUP leader Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, when approached by the Samoa Observer, declined to comment on rival parties’ promises and said her party will release its manifesto “when we’re ready.” Campaign activity has intensified, with HRPP, FAST and SLP ramping up efforts ahead of the snap election. Video: Junior S Ami Story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/114894 | Samoa Observer
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The last ferry to Savai‘i on Thursday left almost empty, a sharp contrast to the packed crossings of the last election. Nearly 70,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots on the island tomorrow, where 20 seats are up for grabs. With each Savai‘i seat carrying more weight per capita than those in Upolu, the island remains a crucial battleground that could shift the momentum of the general elections. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The last ferry to Savai‘i on Thursday left almost empty, a sharp contrast to the packed crossings of the last election. Nearly 70,000 voters are expected to cast their ballots on the island tomorrow, where 20 seats are up for grabs. With each Savai‘i seat carrying more weight per capita than those in Upolu, the island remains a crucial battleground that could shift the momentum of the general elections. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Earlier today Fiame Naomi Mata'afa took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa almost four months after winning the April 9th General Elections. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Earlier today Fiame Naomi Mata'afa took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa almost four months after winning the April 9th General Elections. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The former Speaker reiterated that before the end of the month a new party will be launched and their candidates will be named. | Samoa Observer
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The former Speaker reiterated that before the end of the month a new party will be launched and their candidates will be named. | Samoa Observer
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The Faletolu village of the electoral constituency of Gagaifomauga No. 3 has called on the caretaker Prime Minister to step down saying “dirty politics” are clearly behind his ongoing refusal to concede office. Read the story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/87312 | Samoa Observer
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The Faletolu village of the electoral constituency of Gagaifomauga No. 3 has called on the caretaker Prime Minister to step down saying “dirty politics” are clearly behind his ongoing refusal to concede office. Read the story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/87312 | Samoa Observer
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To mark World Press Freedom Day today, we asked members of our editorial team about the value of a free press in Samoa - and what it means to practise journalism without fear or favour. | Samoa Observer
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To mark World Press Freedom Day today, we asked members of our editorial team about the value of a free press in Samoa - and what it means to practise journalism without fear or favour. | Samoa Observer
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A derogatory remark was overheard on a live parliamentary broadcast Thursday morning. It could be heard during a heated argument between Deputy Prime Minister Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo and opposition member Loau Keneti Sio. Video: Parliament of Samoa | Samoa Observer
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The opposition's motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame is set to be the primary focus at Tuesday's Parliamentary session. FAST Chair Laauli is keeping their move under wraps. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The caretaker cabinet is scheduled to make its first public appearance since the general election, with an announcement set for 12 p.m. today. The Samoa Uniting Party won only three seats, falling well short of the numbers required to form government. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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FAST Chairman Laauli Leuatea Schmidt has criticised Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa's meeting with opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, saying it contradicts the shared goal of change that brought the current government to power. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Polling officials at Lotofaga began the day with a prayer service led by Rev. Kapeni Matatia before booths opened at 8 a.m. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is expected to vote here today. Video: Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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#BREAKING FAST Party leader La’auli Leuatea Schmidt and former MP Fepuleai Faimata Su’a returned to court this week as their high-profile trial reached its fifth week. They face multiple charges, including conspiracy and defamation, stemming from a 2021 hit-and-run case. Photo: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Suspended MCIT CEO Lefaoalii Unutoa Auelua-Fonoti says she will not resign, telling the Samoa Observer she has received no update on the investigation. Her suspension, based on a Cabinet directive, relates to 21 alleged breaches under the Public Service Act. Photo: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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“His decisions will not be questioned by our constituency nor we will ever question is, that’s his responsibility as the Head of State, but as I said before our main concern are the threats, which has placed him under security alert and cannot leave the residence.” - Nanai Lupematasila Fa’amanu. Video: Vaitogi Asuisui Matafeo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Fans turned out in numbers to attempt the largest siva tau ever assembled. The event was the start of an unprecedented wave of parades planned by Samoan communities around the world in support of Toa Samoa who will face Australia in the Rugby League World Cup Final. Video: Piui Simi/ Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The Samoa Observer faced criticism during a gathering outside the main police station in Apia, organised by the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party in support of its chairman, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, who is facing charges. A supporter in the crowd began chanting, “We don’t need the Observer here.” Meanwhile, former Samoa National Development Party member Vui Masinamua Seinafolava confronted a Samoa Observer photojournalist, pointing directly at them and demanding that all his statemen
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Residents on the outskirts of Apia, hardest hit by ongoing power outages, have voiced concern over the worsening electricity crisis. The government has now declare a 30-day state of emergency from Monday, March 31, allowing development partners to provide aid and assist in addressing the worsening electricity crisis. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The Samoa Observer has launched an interactive map of the 2025 General Elections by constituency, providing readers with real-time updates as the results unfold. The map will display the vote share for each seat as well as the overall tally of seats secured by each political party. It will go live on the Samoa Observer website from today, Friday 29 August, and remain active until the final results are declared on Monday 1 September. A dedicated section, Samoa Elections 2025, is also now live on
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Falealili elders recall a time when elections were peaceful and united, saying today’s politics have grown tense and divisive. Video: Junior S Ami | Samoa Observer
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In interviews with the Samoa Observer, members of the public said voting is not just a personal choice but a responsibility for families, children, and the future of Samoa. They stressed that every vote helps shape the kind of nation the next generation will inherit. | Samoa Observer
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FAST Party leaders have falsely claimed that the Samoa Observer apologised to the Deputy Speaker Auapa’au Mulipola. The Samoa Observer has clarified no apology was made, rejecting the claims made by La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and Mulipola Anarosa Molio'o. | Samoa Observer
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Government ministries are meeting with the incoming administration at Maota o Samoa, Vaitele. The Samoa Observer remains barred, with security reinforcing the ban on photos and videos — even from outside the compound. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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FAST Party Chairman has called on the Prime Minister to step down and urged opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele to personally fund a snap election if he wants one. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer Full story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/113085 | Samoa Observer
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Chaotic scenes on Sunday morning at the Office of the Electoral Commission's operation centre in Tuanaimato as the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) candidate for Falealili No.1, Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, attempted election officials to force start the count of special and pre-polling votes. Video: Junior S Ami | Samoa Observer
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A Samoan high chief, Asiata Pouniu Lavea, considered a key figure in the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) campaign for the 2025 general election was captured on camera in a live feed smoking what looked like a marijuana joint while drinking a can of Woodstock and holding a cigarette in his hand. | Samoa Observer
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A disagreement over “trust issues” between the Prime Minister and his former Cabinet Minister La’auli fueled the discussion, which led to the two leaders grilling each other on their family’s heritage. | Samoa Observer
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Vehicles assigned to associate ministers recently dismissed by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa have been returned to Maota Samoa and are awaiting collection by the government. FAST Chairman, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, emphasised that since the vehicles were delivered to the associate ministers upon their appointment, it is the government’s responsibility to retrieve them following their dismissal. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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It took hours but with the help of the members of the Chinese community, the police managed to resolve a hostage situation where a Chinese national held his ex-wife captive at gunpoint. The man can be seen in the black car escorted by the police. | Samoa Observer
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Cabinet and Human Rights Protection Party at the breakfast table before the start of the parliamentary session on Friday at the TATTE Building. They have united their call for the Speaker to step down. | Samoa Observer
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