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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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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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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The Moatoga Warehouse, located behind the SMI Hardware building near the Fugalei Market area, was engulfed in flames after 10 p.m. The Samoa Observer was at the scene and observed firefighters and police securing the area as fire trucks made their way through the narrow road to reach the back of the property. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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The Moatoga Warehouse, located behind the SMI Hardware building near the Fugalei Market area, was engulfed in flames after 10 p.m. The Samoa Observer was at the scene and observed firefighters and police securing the area as fire trucks made their way through the narrow road to reach the back of the property. Video: Junior S. Ami / 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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Cabinet Ministers Olo Fiti Vaai and Leatinuu Wayne Fong were ejected from Parliament by the Speaker after Olo moved a motion to remove him. Visibly upset, the Speaker immediately responded, "That's none of your business," before ordering their removal from the chamber. However, both ministers were later called back in to cast their votes on the motion of no confidence. Video: Junior S Ami/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Cabinet Ministers Olo Fiti Vaai and Leatinuu Wayne Fong were ejected from Parliament by the Speaker after Olo moved a motion to remove him. Visibly upset, the Speaker immediately responded, "That's none of your business," before ordering their removal from the chamber. However, both ministers were later called back in to cast their votes on the motion of no confidence. 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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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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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
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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
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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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Cabinet Ministers Olo Fiti Vaai and Leatinuu Wayne Fong were ejected from Parliament by the Speaker after Olo moved a motion to remove him. Visibly upset, the Speaker immediately responded, "That's none of your business," before ordering their removal from the chamber. However, both ministers were later called back in to cast their votes on the motion of no confidence. Video: Junior S Ami/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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Cabinet Ministers Olo Fiti Vaai and Leatinuu Wayne Fong were ejected from Parliament by the Speaker after Olo moved a motion to remove him. Visibly upset, the Speaker immediately responded, "That's none of your business," before ordering their removal from the chamber. However, both ministers were later called back in to cast their votes on the motion of no confidence. 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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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 outgoing C.E.O. of Education, Sports and Culture has clarified what happened with the retracted public notice issued by her Ministry in relation to school closures. Watch the full video and story - https://buff.ly/34Ve21q Video: Vaitogi Asuisui Matafeo/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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“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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The Opposition Leader has defended the United Nations and has called on P.M., Fiame Naomi Mata'afa to discipline her cabinet. This comes after the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt criticised U.N. Resident Coordinator for Samoa, Simona Marinescu for allegedly getting involved in Samoa's national affairs. The attack against the U.N. Resident representative according to Tuilaepa, "is uncalled for" and "most embarrasing." Read the story - https://www.samoaobserver.ws/cat
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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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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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Former Minister for Women Mulipola Anarosa Molioo says files going missing should not be a concern as most ministry information has been digitised responding to claims of an empty office and missing files by her successor. in response | 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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The Speaker's defiance of a motion to remove him has resulted in members of the cabinet and the Human Rights Protection Party walking out of parliament. The circus continues. | Samoa Observer
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HRPP leader Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi has dismissed claims by caretaker Finance Minister Lautimuia Uelese Vaʻai that Samoa’s current economic stability is due to FAST’s leadership. Tuilaepa said the fiscal systems and debt management strategies credited by Lautimuia were established under previous HRPP administrations. He accused the minister of “playing politics” and urged the Samoa Observer to accurately report his remarks. Photos: Junior S Ami / 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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Electoral officials have travelled by boat to Manono-Tai ahead of Friday’s general elections. They will remain overnight to prepare polling stations in Lepuiai, Faleu and Salua, and return after voting concludes tomorrow. Video: Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo | 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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La’auli and five others chose not to testify. They deny conspiracy charges. Final submissions set for October in District Court. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer
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A former Member of Parliament, La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, does not regret his decision to oppose the Electoral Constituencies Bill 2019, which led to his sacking by the ruling Human Rights Protection Party (H.R.P.P.). 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀(𝗰𝗰) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀. | 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 this month the caretaker Prime Minister accused the F.A.S.T. party’s founder, La’auli Leuatea Schmidt, of endorsing sexual abuse. Did he? Watch the clip below and decide for yourself. | Samoa Observer
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The Minister for Health, Valasi Tafito Selesele, criticised the Samoa Observer for using the term "severe" in its coverage of the new hospital hours, despite the word appearing in the Ministry’s own press release. When the Observer pointed this out, the Minister responded, "I don’t believe that." However, the Ministry’s Chief Executive Officer, Aiono Alec Ekeroma, immediately clarified that the wording did originate from an official ministry notice. He explained that it had not been approved, as
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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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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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Former Head of State and Prime Minister, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has responded to Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sa’ilele Malielegaoi’s claim that it was under Tui Atua’s leadership during the 1980s that Samoa became broke. During a press conference at his Tuaefu residence, this is what Tui Atua said: | 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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