The Moatoga Warehouse, located behind the SMI Hardware building near the Fugalei Market area, was engulfed in flames after 10 p.m. The Samoa Observer was at the scene and observed firefighters and police securing the area as fire trucks made their way through the narrow road to reach the back of the property. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer

The Frankie Supermarket in Vaitele is currently on fire, with firefighters fighting the blaze. Video: Junior S. Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer

Government ministries are meeting with the incoming administration at Maota o Samoa, Vaitele. The Samoa Observer remains barred, with security reinforcing the ban on photos and videos — even from outside the compound. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer

308K views · 4.3K reactions | Debate over the Electoral Bill 2020 led to an exchange between PM Tuilaepa and his Deputy and his call for her resignation. Read the full story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/62064 | Samoa Observer | Facebook

37K views · 1.8K reactions | Earlier today Fiame Naomi Mata'afa took office as the 7th Prime Minister of Samoa almost four months after winning the April 9th General Elections. Video: Lupe Mailo/Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer | Facebook

Since being discharged from hospital, Blessing has told his parents he wants the men who assaulted him released from prison so he can forgive them. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer

19K views · 443 reactions | To mark World Press Freedom Day today, we asked members of our editorial team about the value of a free press in Samoa - and what it means to practise journalism without fear or favour. | Samoa Observer | Facebook