Apia, Samoa – 24 November 2025 – The statement from the national media association of Samoa – JAWS says the...
Apia, Samoa – 19 November 2025 – It is astonishing — and frankly insulting — when a newspaper begins to speak as though it is the...
We publish below an Opinion piece submitted by a member of the public/ Recent attention has focused on the Samoa Observer and its coverage of alleged...
Letter to the Editor/ Subject: Concerns Regarding the Recent Statement by the President of the Samoa Law Society on Hon Prime Minister Ministerial Appointments Talofa lava, As...
Lately, one can be forgiven for thinking that the phrase “rule of law” was the name of some new fashion item that has taken over the...
Dear Commonwealth Lawyers Association, I find myself receiving communications via public press releases on matters concerning our Samoa Law Society. Firstly, through Madam President’s Press Release...
Apia, Samoa – 22 September 2025 – In recent days, a statement reported in the Samoa Observer newspaper has drawn public attention. The headline, “Lealailepule says...
By Lance Polu/ Apia, Samoa – 31 May 2025 – Although as long ago as in 1838 – eight years after Christianity first arrived in Samoa...
By Tanuvasa Satele* Earlier this year, I wrote an op-ed titled “Defending Truth in Turbulent Times: The Role of Sāmoan Media Amid Political Crisis,” published under...
By Lance Polu/ 28 March 2025 – When Olo Fiti Vaai told the Speaker that the Government was walking out of parliament in protest against the...
