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Articles by Umi Fuimaono
In 2026, together we can rise to the challenge to protect our environment, communities, and people
Ni sa bula vinaka! The Festive season gave us a chance to catch our breath, spend quality time with our families and loved ones, so that we are re-energised and revitalised. We, at SPREP, decided to close the office for a bit of an extended period to not only allow many to go home but also contractors to do some outstanding maintenance and improvements to our existing facilities.
Inviting abuse and the media's role in preventing it
Home / Op-Ed / By Lumepa Hald • 02 February 2026, 5:30PM When the media leaves abuse untouched, it becomes an invitation. I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login
Christmas with the Rachel People
Home / Op-Ed / By Upolu Luma Vaai • 20 December 2025, 6:10PM We don’t normally entertain gloomy messages for Christmas. In fact, the Advent season is supposed to open a season of joy leading to celebrating the gift of Emmanuel, “God is with us” (Matthew:1:23), and rightly so. Joy is the normal beat and rhythm of the season. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime. only per week Subscribe Or login if you are already a subscriber. Or, login
Samoa Observer
Samoan student safe following deadly shooting at Brown University Charm Tuala, a Samoan student studying at Brown University in the United States, is safe after a shooting near the campus killed at least two people and injured several others, his family has confirmed. By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 14 December 2025, 5:40PM
Why Samoa Observer deserves a seat in the room?
Home / Op-Ed / By Umi Fuimaono • 18 November 2025, 11:30AM Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt’s recent remarks about banning the Samoa Observer, paired with his stated commitment to a free and vibrant press, reflect a contradiction at the heart of this decision. On one hand, he says he values media freedom. On the other hand, he is shutting out one of the nation’s key news voices. Want to read more? Includes free trial to e-edition. You can cancel anytime.
Samoa Observer
Vaimo’oi’a builds momentum for LA 2028 Samoa’s first female Olympic sailor, Vaimo’oi’a Ripley, starts her 2025–26 season strong with back-to-back podium finishes. She’s building momentum for LA 2028, showing resilience, skill, and determination on challenging courses across Australia. By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo • 16 November 2025, 5:30PM
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