Samoa

Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with "multiple serious offences" including "sexual conduct with a person under 16", according to local media reports.

Four films capturing the lives of the Samoan community in the US have been included in Visual Communications' Pacific Cinewaves event in Carson City. Audio

Samoa leapt seven places to 185 after beating Tonga and American Samoa in their FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

A recently released report on Samoa's State of the Environment has warned that the increasing population is putting stress on natural resources.

Manusina Samoa turn their focus to the upcoming WXVs competition in Dubai after they defeated Australia A 20-17 on Apia Park, on Monday evening.

Some 56 nations from around the world will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa next month.

Senior Supreme Court Justice Vui Clarence said it was unfortunate there is no longer a separate facility for young offenders and adolescents in the country.