Post Courier

Samoa pushes back at media freedom claims, says action targets “persistent unethical conduct”

The Government of Samoa has rejected claims that its move against the Samoa Observer amounts to an attack on media freedom, ...
Post CourierOpinion

PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa ...
Fijivillage

PINA and FMA express deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer

The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and Fijian Media Association (FMA) have expressed deep concern over the ...

Samoan journalist says prime minister's newspaper ban 'premature'

An executive member of the Journalists Association of Samoa says Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa's decision to ban the ...

Samoan PM bans nation's only newspaper from government access

The ban on Samoa Observer comes as La'aulialemalietoa faces legal pressure and growing questions over transparency after a ...
IFEX

Samoa PM ban on daily newspaper undermines constitution

The ban on the country's only daily newspaper is described as a "retaliatory measure against critical journalism." ...

Opposition Leader Calls For Samoan PM To Resign Over Health Concerns

Samoa's opposition leader claims the Prime Minister is too sick to lead the country and should resign. Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi hit out at La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt after he ...
FBC NewsOpinion

FMA slams Samoa PM over press restrictions

The FMA notes that Fiji has experienced periods of media restrictions that stifled free speech and harmed democracy. The ...
Fijivillage

Fiji has learned from its past and we know that restricting media engagement or access is not the answer - Tabuya

At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any ...