A strategic roadmap ensuring that all Samoan children receive quality learning opportunities, healthcare, and protection called the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Framework 2024-2034 was launched by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on Tuesday.

Samoa was one of the 15 Pacific nations coming together as one to support each other to create better quality learning, accessible for all children in the region, including those living with disabilities.

The Solomon Islands Attorney General’s Office has been asked to provide information on the circumstances surrounding the stop order preventing Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt from departing Honiara.

A man who is alleged to have attempted to bring marijuana through Samoa Post pleaded not guilty when he appeared in the Supreme Court on Monday.

A 46-year-old Chinese national alleged to have shot a police officer and then held his ex-wife hostage at gunpoint was denied bail by the Supreme Court on Monday.

The selection of a chairperson for one of the key parliamentary committees was abandoned when several members refused to execute the top item on the agenda resulting in the opposition's withdrawal.

Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia is backing Lupesoliai Joseph Parker to defeat Daniel Dubois on February 22. While home in Samoa on holiday, he voiced his support for Parker and inspired local students. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer

The absence of several cabinet ministers from a key meeting by the Fa’atuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party last week questioning their loyalty has not affected their membership.

The head judge for Miss Pacific Islands 2025, lawyer Leiataualesa Jerry Brunt was not allowed to leave the Solomon Islands on Monday after a stop order prevented his departure..

Editorial. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa stated last Thursday, "What's not working? Tell me." This was her response to the suggestion that the friction in the ruling Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party had impacted government services.

Between the Lines. Investment questionable, are the figures correct, potatoes and onion not in sight, medicine out of stock, our friends are quiet and stop the fighting already.

The three accused who are alleged to have brought into Samoa the largest consignment of methamphetamine yet appeared in the Supreme Court on Monday for mention.

Samoan boxing sensation Jai Opetaia is in Samoa with his family for a much-needed break but is taking time out to visit schools and promote the sport.

Samoa solidified its place in the history of the Miss Pacific Islands pageant, emerging as the country with the most Miss Pacific Islands crowns since the regional competition's inception in 1987.

The Samoa Police, Prisons and Corrections Services (SPPCS) is offering a cash reward for anyone who provides information that leads to the capture of escapee Lauititi Tualima.

The Electric Power Corporation will be rationing power to parts of Upolu to keep up with the high power demand as one of its generators in Fiaaga is offline.

The Speaker of the House, Papalii Lio Masipau has urged parties and stakeholders to refrain from politicising his office for partisan purposes declaring his independence and neutrality.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) A'eau Christopher Hazelman agrees that schools need to upgrade infrastructure to cater for students with mobility challenges.

The President of the Samoa Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee Pauga Talalelei Pauga confirmed their endorsement for the newly established Independent Boxing Samoa.

Samoa Observer Youth Writer. As the school gates opened once again in the last week, students stepped into another year of learning, friendships, and personal growth.