Samoa Observer

Between the Lines. Going after independence, above everyone else, scared to do the right thing, running out of cash and university students implicated in school fight. buff.ly/pssaYyk

Editorial. The decision for the long-awaited conspiracy case to find if Sam Sua lied about the fateful night a young man was killed has been delayed once again. This is a textbook example of ‘justice delayed is justice denied’. buff.ly/kokMXVA

The $10 million Manawanui compensation will be distributed to individuals but paid out through household units, with one family member responsible for dividing the money. buff.ly/KMCYanv

School leadership at St Joseph’s College (SJC) says student safety remains a top priority, with systems in place both on campus and in surrounding areas to ensure students are protected before and after school hours. buff.ly/zCrCywd

For many students, pursuing an education no longer means focusing on books alone. Increasingly, students are juggling part-time jobs alongside their studies to meet financial demands and support their families. buff.ly/04HnrJz

Frequent power cuts are disrupting daily life in Sataoa, leaving residents, businesses, and students struggling to cope with the uncertainty. buff.ly/oTHbEg7

The Samoa Observer has confirmed through various sources familiar with the matter that several candidates are likely to contest the Vaimauga No. 3 seat in the upcoming by-election. buff.ly/17yp9Ar

The Land and Titles Court has rejected an application by a descendant of the To'omalatai family to stop the bestowment of the "Tuisinavemauluomoto'otua" matai title on the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon. buff.ly/rxMb9Kl

District Court Judge Talasa Atoa-Sa'aga has again adjourned her decision on the conspiracy case against the Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and five others for another buff.ly/tBRFYoj

Samoa is mourning the passing of a pioneering sportsman and national icon, Mailata Iosia Leau, widely known as the country’s first Ironman and the record holder of the historic Apolima Strait swim. buff.ly/pn2auhz

New rules from the Samoa National Provident Fund (SNPF) allowing land with graves to be used as loan collateral have sparked concern and anger among residents. buff.ly/4QaITsm

#BREAKING District Court Judge Talasa Atoa–Saaga once again adjourned her decision in the conspiracy case against the Prime Minister, Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, and five others to 27 March. buff.ly/PwiUZn7

Between the Lines. Flying the fuel in, filling up the new hospitals, being proactive about prices, a shortfall of $200K and supporting the national side, buff.ly/VBoo9ZD

As of Thursday, 19 March, Samoa had 25 days of diesel and petrol in stock and jet fuel supply was for 40 days, according to Petroleum Products Supplies Limited (PPS), the company contracted to manage and supply the nation's fuel. buff.ly/wHaNhTv

A former police officer was fined $1500 by the District Court for making defamatory comments in 2021 against the then Deputy Speaker of the House, Nafoitoa Talaimanu Keti. buff.ly/8zUI8s7

Assistant Electoral Commissioner Patea Uili Sio said the writ of election for the Vaimauga No.3 was just issued on Monday and that is why there was a delay in finalising the timeline for the by-election. buff.ly/a3AV3Jp

Editorial. Now that the euphoria over New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit is waning, let’s shift our prayers to the court decision that has captured national and international attention. buff.ly/VlTzG6x

Member of Parliament for Safata No. 2, Tuia Fuatogi Letoa, says he will inform the Samoa Observer if he decides to switch political allegiance from the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) to the ruling Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua tasi (FAST) party. buff.ly/VWMoBcP

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has praised local media for towing the line, while maintaining there is no “love” for the Samoa Observer, which he described as “disrespectful” and “politicised.” buff.ly/3Z5nvZT

An Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) from a government ministry has been sacked and the police have been called to investigate the matter, according to Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt. buff.ly/y38f7G1