Samoa

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.

It could take at least two years for the Samoa men's sevens team to become World Series contenders again, according to new coach Muliagatele Brian Lima.

A Samoa repatriation flight from New Zealand scheduled for this Friday has been delayed until the 18th of September.