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

Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has declared his support for Israel. He reflected on his own journey of visiting the country and being baptised in the River Jordan. | Samoa Observer

328K views · 4.8K reactions | The swearing-in ceremony for members of parliament and cabinet ministers has begun at the Multipurpose Gym in Tuanaimato. The stands are filled with FAST supporters. Loud cheers rang in as members-elect of the FAST party made their way into the Gym. | Samoa Observer | Facebook

In an exclusive interview with the Samoa Observer, relatives of Toa Samoa star Taylan May remember him as 'Taylan May the fearless one', who would carry coconuts from the mountains behind the village of Lauli'i as a young boy. Video: Piui Simi/ Samoa Observer Full story: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/100600 | Samoa Observer

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

1.2K views · 20 reactions | Samoa Observer Tusitala Short Story competition 2020: o lē ua manumalo i le tala tusia i le gagana Samoa mo le Tausaga 13: Tilitilimai Ah Kuoi, mai le aoga o Le Amosā Salevavau. | Samoa Global News | Facebook

171K views · 1K reactions | The Minister for Health, Valasi Tafito...

A disagreement over “trust issues” between the Prime Minister and his former Cabinet Minister La’auli fueled the discussion, which led to the two leaders grilling each other on their family’s heritage. | Samoa Observer