Samoa

Despite assurances from Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, Samoan seafarers are not rushing to sign up for 80 jobs offered on cruise ships around the world.

Samoa's Prime Minister, Tuialepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has announced that there will be no deputy prime minister appointed until after next year's General Elections.

Strict eligibility rules are discouraging Pasifika netball players in New Zealand from representing their heritage.

The Samoa prime minister has dismissed comments by his former deputy about the poor state of the country.

Drownings in Samoa have led to a police warning for people to take more care when venturing out to sea during adverse weather conditions.

Samoa has banned the importation of all avian products from Australia.

Samoa's former deputy Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, says she will not be joining another political party any time soon.

Samoa's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says she quit the government because she believes planned changes to the Land and Titles Court will undermine the rule of law. Audio

Samoa has approved a petition from the Tokelauan government to allow a special trip to the atolls to repatriate contract workers island as well as Samoans wanting to return home.

Samoan deputy prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has quit Cabinet over controversial proposals to amend the constitution.

Samoa's new electoral act will be amended after a private legal challenge brought by two lawyers.

Two villages on Samoa's Savai'i are celebrating the benefits of the New Zealand Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.

Samoa's government has confirmed the deaths of two seasonal workers in Australia.