The Samoa Observer faced criticism during a gathering outside the main police station in Apia, organised by the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party in support of its chairman, Laauli Leuatea Schmidt, who is facing charges. A supporter in the crowd began chanting, “We don’t need the Observer here.” Meanwhile, former Samoa National Development Party member Vui Masinamua Seinafolava confronted a Samoa Observer photojournalist, pointing directly at them and demanding that all his statemen

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

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Thousands of supporters attended the FAST Party Thanksgiving Service at the Apia Park gym to mark the end of general elections. Laaulialemalietoa called for peace and unity and said he was ready to lead a Government elected by the people, for all the people of Samoa, and not just the FAST party. "O le faigamalo e filifili e Samoa, e le na o se faigamalo a le Faatuatua i Le Atua Samoa ua Tasi. O le faigamalo a Samoa atoa." Laauli said the 3 pillars of his FAST led Government are to Seek Justice,

Heavy rains in Apia have caused flooding, with blocked drains compounding the issue and leaving vehicles stranded. Video: Junior S Ami / Samoa Observer | Samoa Observer