Samoa is being warned to prepare for possible drought, rising temperatures and tropical cyclone impacts as El Niño conditions continue. buff.ly/6vpdfeM

Samoa is exploring carbon markets as a potential source of climate finance, but Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Acting Chief Executive Officer Moafanua Tolusina Pouli says the country must assess its readiness before making any commitments. buff.ly/n5ohGpS

Plastic rubbish, overgrown grass and deteriorating steps have been among the concerns raised by hikers visiting Mount Vaea and Robert Louis Stevenson's tomb. buff.ly/4EIDqTn

Fewer international travellers arrived in Samoa in September, with visitor numbers falling by 10.5 per cent compared to August. buff.ly/6o7x7Qi

Classical music found an unusual stage in the heart of Apia when two German musicians performed a free concert at SNPF Plaza. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…

Speaking at a cocktail function at Sails Restaurant in Mulinuu this week, Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt said he had rejected New Zealand Prime Minister Tuisinavemaulumotootua Christopher Luxon's request to proceed with discussions on the Treaty of Friendship until after New Zealand's general election. Luxon has since disputed the claim, saying there appeared to be some “misreporting” and that he had made no such request. Watch Laaulialemalietoa's remarks with English translations. buff.ly/d98RGSL

Netball Samoa has appointed Tia Winikerei as head coach of the national netball team, Tifaimoana Samoa ahead of the netball world cup which will be held in Sydney Australia 2027. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…

Two siblings whose deaths left their family and the Nofoali’i community grieving were laid to rest on Saturday morning. buff.ly/Si784km

That is where we challenge the ministry. If they truly cares about protecting public funds, they should commit to making the acquittal reports available for public scrutiny. Publish the reports. Show the receipts and supporting documents. Identify the projects completed, how much they cost and who received the payments. buff.ly/FXAINhe

A 66-year-old visitor was punched and robbed at Malaefatu Park after giving one of three men a cigarette. buff.ly/fUFJj0L

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For coach Ben Sapau and his wife, the tournament carried special meaning as they prepare to step away after a decade of leading the team. buff.ly/ReIlw6j

For vegetable vendors, the soil provides more than food. buff.ly/tyAngN0

Samoa has qualified for the 2027 Pacific Games despite a hard-fought contest against American Samoa, in the final of the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup 2026 in Tahiti on Sunday. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…

“There's no point of arguing and our teams are nowhere to be seen on the world stage,” Williams said. buff.ly/2i9xadd

The Salvation Army Samoa and 11 congregational churches joined forces in Vaivase Uta on Saturday to raise awareness about illegal drugs and promote prevention, with funding support from the Ministry of Family and Social Affairs. buff.ly/PAgM5B1

Triathlon coach Euta Euta will have the opportunity to coach his own son, Crisroch Kolomiti Levale Euta, as they represent Samoa at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. buff.ly/1n7KmTw

Who should take responsibility when governments fail to deliver on their promises? A letter to the editor argues that while governments must be held accountable for failing to deliver essential services, voters must also reflect on the decisions that put their leaders in power and the responsibility that comes with their vote. buff.ly/9l4Z8dt

From a parade of more than 50 vehicles at the Alofaaga Blowhole in Savai‘i to horses dressed in Toa Samoa colours, supporters found creative ways to celebrate Saturday night's victory over Papua New Guinea. In Apia, a young boy wrapped himself in Christmas lights, while another fan kept watching the match as she prepared her koko Samoa. samoaobserver.ws/category/sa…

Samoa finished third at the 2026 FIBA Polynesian Cup on Sunday, winning bronze with a 101-94 victory over the Cook Islands in the third-place playoff at the Salle Omnisports de Toahotu, Tahiti. samoaobserver.ws/category/sp…