Samoa Observer

10/08/2026

Three people were brought to safety after their fishing boat capsized near Vaitele on Saturday afternoon during the Father’s Day weekend.

Three people were brought to safety after their boat capsized near Vaitele on Saturday afternoon during the Father’s Day weekend.The Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) received the distress call between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and prepared a response team, Fire Commissioner Tanuvasa Pe....

10/08/2026

Siliniu Lina Chang has been appointed chairperson of the Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS).

Siliniu Lina Chang has been appointed chairperson of the Unit Trust of Samoa (UTOS) following changes to the organisation’s governance.Siliniu, who is also president of the Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG), takes over from Seulupe Michelle Macdonald.Seulupe had served as a director since April 1....

10/08/2026

Hundreds of car enthusiasts and families gathered at Apia Park on Monday as Samoa’s motoring community turned its passion for cars into support for children with autism.

A shared passion for cars was matched by a commitment to giving back as hundreds gathered at Apia Park on Sunday for a charity car show supporting children with autism.The event was organised by Paint and Audio in support of the newly established Otisi Samoa, with proceeds from the show to be don...

10/08/2026

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One of Samoa’s most influential bands, Tiama’a, best known for songs including “Samoa Matalasi,” is calling for stronger protection of original Samoan music after artificial intelligence (AI) was used to reproduce its songs without permission.

One of Samoa’s most influential bands, Tiama’a, best known for songs including “Samoa Matalasi,” is calling for stronger protection of original Samoan music after artificial intelligence (AI) was used to reproduce its songs without permission.The band said it has discovered AI-generated vers...

10/08/2026

Strong winds and rough seas are expected to continue affecting Samoa this week, with a marine warning remaining in force for all marine waters.

The Samoa Meteorological Service is urging people to take extra care at sea as strong winds and rough conditions continue across Samoa’s marine waters.A marine warning remains in force for all marine waters, while a high-surf advisory remains in effect for southern waters.The latest marine foreca....

10/08/2026

Photographs released by the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) following Saturday’s Savai‘i bushfire carried prominent watermarks across the centre, with the authority saying the measure was introduced after its images were reused without attribution.

Photographs released by the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) following Saturday’s Savai‘i bushfire carried prominent watermarks across the centre, with the authority saying the measure was introduced after its images were reused without attribution.The photographs documented t...

10/08/2026

The framework identifies rising non-communicable diseases (NCD) as one of Samoa's health challenges.

The Government plans to reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases by 5 per cent under the second Pathway for the Development of Samoa.The target is contained in the pathway’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework and Reference Sheet for the financial years 2026/27 to 2030/31.Diab....

10/08/2026

International youth volunteers have helped build a new canteen at Malie Primary School through a project fully funded by Humanitarian Experience (HXP).

International youth volunteers have helped build a new canteen at Malie Primary School through a project fully funded by Humanitarian Experience (HXP).HXP is a nonprofit organisation founded in 1999 that organises two-week international service trips for teenagers aged 14 to 19.The project follow...

10/08/2026

Three men from Vaigaga have been arrested and charged.

Three men from Vaigaga have been arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and burglary of Pasifika Motors, where more than $30,000 and car keys were stolen.Police confirmed one suspect was arrested on Sunday night, while the other two were arrested on Monday morning.Part of the stolen ...