Samoa Observer
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| Type | Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Samoa Observer Limited |
| Publisher | Muliaga Jean Ash Malifa |
| Editor-in-chief | Savea Sano Malifa |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Apia, Samoa |
| Website | samoaobserver.ws |
The Samoa Observer is the largest newspaper group in
Pacific journalist who was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Astor Award for press freedom in 1998.[3]
The independent paper has received other awards for investigative journalism and press freedom.[1] It has faced lawsuits from government officials and business leaders following the publication of stories about corruption and abuse of public office in Samoa.[3] The main offices are located in Apia, the country's capital.
In 1994, the paper's offices were destroyed in a fire after official corruption stories.[4]
References
- ^ a b Samoa Observer website. Retrieved 1 August 2010
- ISBN 1-56691-174-5.
- ^ ISBN 0-7658-0675-4.
- ISBN 0-415-17279-9.)
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External links
- Official website
- Today's Samoa Observer front page at the Freedom Forum website
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