1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (507+ words) We need to have a positive attitude and mind-set so that we can see the opportunity in every difficulty we face in life." Ask 45-year-old Ulimasao Valeli from Pu'apu'a, Savai'i and he will explain the importance of being optimistic. "I…...

23+ hour, 25+ min ago  (891+ words) When the previous government introduced the Tax Invoice Monitoring System (T. I. M. S.) in June 2019, it was plain sailing at that time with Samoa's economy doing well." The then administration was keen to ramp up tax collection as well as address tax evasion…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (255+ words) I recently read the article discussing the Prime Minister's comments blaming Samoa's decline in the World Press Freedom Index on the Samoa Observer. Those remarks were concerning because they seemed to reduce a complex and important issue down to the…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (215+ words) Re: Court blasts Prison" This is blatantly disgusting. And so the Hon. Justice should feel furious as I am baffled how this dipstick convict was ever afforded unto the weekend privilege after he had committed murder. Who, as Prison Commissioner,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (162+ words) Re: P. M. gives nation's blessings to Toa Samoa Usually when a father/parents give their blessings, or a pastor, a village councils, the elders and those whom God set above us as leaders in this case the Prime Minister, God will…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (424+ words) I have been blessed and I want to share this blessing, give you an opportunity to change your lives through education." So said Maria Artango, Connect Plus Learning of Brisbane Australia She is one of the many visitors that walked…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (846+ words) It's a great week to be in Samoa." The vibes are positive and there is definitely plenty of excitement and anticipation in the air. With the nation welcoming regional and global leaders for the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting, the fact…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (159+ words) People moan about the "high cost of living." Yet here are these Chinese shops which offer very low prices for normal everyday Samoans and people still moan that they are "running Samoan businesses out of town." Would people like Moe…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (425+ words) The proposed $10 million prison at Tanumalala is finally on the move with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for today. This was confirmed by the Minister of Prisons, Ti'alavea Tionisio Hunt, in response questions from the Samoa Observer. Ti'alavea declined to discuss…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (383+ words) The Filipo Family gathered at the Orator Hotel last week to celebrate Umu Nia Fa'ase'e Filipo's 80th birthday." It was a day for the family to give thanks to God for the life of their mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Umu…...