Samoa Observer

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Page one- Friday, 13November 2026
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Samoan-Mexican strongwoman Angelica Jardine has made history by becoming the first Samoan woman to win the Rogue Invitational Strongwoman Championship in Aberdeen, Scotland, last month.

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Acting Police Commissioner, Papali’i Eneliko Masipau confirmed to the Samoa Observer that police raided a vehicle parked outside the courthouse at Mulinu’u on Wednesday as part of an investigation into a man suspected of drugs. https://t.co/ub3cbIbaxJ

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“The 2026 ‘back-to-school’ payment, while welcomed, may be a one-off payment and does not move Samoa closer to universal social protection,” the office said in its report. https://t.co/WROsmYY54Y

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American boxer David “The Mexican Monster” Benavidez, says he does not see Jai Opetaia lasting “more than four or five rounds” with him. https://t.co/V1NWw8LG6g

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#BREAKING Former police sergeant Laauli Magic Talataina has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison after being convicted of seven sexual offences involving a female police officer who was his subordinate. https://t.co/wafWtJx2fJ

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Patients at Samoa’s main public hospital are being forced to purchase medicines from private pharmacies amid shortages of essential medication.

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Responding to the Samoa Observer on Wednesday, Matafeo has denied allegations made by Lakapi Samoa chairman Namulauulu Sami Leota that Prime Minister wanted the Lakapi Samoa chairmanship.

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Children with autism in Samoa continue to face barriers to education, with limited specialised learning opportunities, insufficient teacher training and a lack of community awareness affecting their opportunities to learn.

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Page one: Thursday, 12 November 2026
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Siumu is fundraising to repaint, rename and officially register its fautasi ahead of next year’s competition. https://t.co/nXLIz6VmcR

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Pacific representatives have called for oceans to become a formal agenda item at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). https://t.co/MEuvGh2KAv

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The charges relate to allegations of defamation and harassment through electronic communication involving Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt. https://t.co/r1Jd02Al2Y

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The Bahá’í community and youth gathers at Tiapapata to celebrate the Twin Holy Birthdays through faith, unity and creative arts. https://t.co/vordgmjrb2

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“The Office is concerned that freedom of expression and access to information are further narrowing in Samoa,” the Ombudsman’s report said. https://t.co/Z7VsMdLUTi

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The Government's free school meals programme is expected to ease financial pressure on families at Faleasi'u Primary School, although canteen workers fear losing an important source of income.

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Only last week, following his appointment as Minister of Fire and Emergency Services, Va’aaoao Salumalo Alofipo said he needed the Prime Minister’s approval to comment. This week, as Health Minister, he has once again spoken openly to the Samoa Observer.

For that, he deserves some recognition. https://t.co/lO3p2klAoh

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A giant clam sanctuary established to protect declining marine resources has become a source of income for Savaia village in Lefaga, helping fund community projects and reducing the financial burden on families.

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Former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s civil case against Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and Lise-Marie Schmidt went to mediation on Tuesday before Justice Leiataualesa Darryl Clarke.

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In an interview with the Samoa Observer, Papali’i said discussions began in 2021 following changes to Samoa's laws and the evolution of its judiciary. https://t.co/DRGmwFxUeB