Leaders divide shown in independence celebration

The division between the nation’s leaders did not go unnoticed on Monday in front of the government building as Samoa observed 63 years of independence from colonial rule.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 02 June 2025, 7:30PM

More than just an art: Moeatalagi

At only 17 years old, Moeatalagi Schwenke has snatched the Siva Afi World Fire Knife Championship title in Hawaii last week.

By Vaelei Von Dincklage • 17 May 2025, 9:30PM

The power to bring about a better change

It is not elected officials who have the power to bring about change, it is the people. A simple act of voting the right people in will steer the nation in the right direction. That is the power yielded by a citizen of this nation.

By The Editorial Board • 02 June 2025, 7:10PM

Let us act to end plastic pollution, build a healthy and cleaner Pacific environment

This World Earth Day, we applaud the theme OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, encouraging all to take action, educate, advocate, and pledge an Earth Action for transformational change in response to the triple planetary crisis.

By Sefanaia Nawadra • 22 April 2025, 4:50PM

Predictions have come true!

As predicted in this column at the beginning of the year, road, power, and other infrastructure would deteriorate; the cost of living would continue to skyrocket; the FAST Government would disintegrate, and Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi would resign before the year ended and call a snap election.

By Mika Kelekolio • 31 May 2025, 6:00PM

Where are the real leaders? Samoa’s youth are watching

It seems that the political landscape of Samoa has become less about governance and more about spectacle.

31 May 2025, 6:40PM

Between the Lines

Building houses, a record in fundraising, good turnout at the parade, pick up for registration, losing out on $2M, and checking food quality.

02 June 2025, 9:00PM