2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (388+ words) Seiuli Dwayne Johnson has called the role of Maui a rare opportunity because "it's culture, and it's my culture." A role, he says, was inspired by his grandfather. The world premiere of the live-action version of Moana is three weeks…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (153+ words) Samoa Observer celebrates 40 years of establishment today in Samoa and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to be in the presence of well-renowned Samoan band Punialava’a who was the recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Vodafone…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (420+ words) In celebration of Samoan language week, local star of legendary Samoan band Punialava’a, Leluaipouomalo Punialava’a Peteru, performed for Samoan travellers en route to Samoa at the Auckland Airport. In a post on his official social media platform, Leluaipouomalo, who works…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (260+ words) The Tiapapata Art Centre will host Professor Karen Brown and Dr Victoria McMillan from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, as part of a collaborative project. The Samoa programme will include field trips on 11 and 12 June, followed by a special…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) A senior civil servant was hospitalised soon after his new appointment. The medical board will not be bothered about this, as the appointment is new and it follows the path set by those in command. The arrival did not happen…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (585+ words) Share a tip or letter. Miss Samoa, Priscilla Olano, has rejected reports that she is contemplating relenting the crown over an alleged dispute about her salary. Ms. Olano was contacted for a comment after a source inside Samoa Events Inc…...