Samoa

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.

More than 3000 delegates are expected in Samoa for the meeting next month.

Fiji's Melania Tora and Samoa's Litara Ieremaia-Allan, both 24, were crowned Miss Hibiscus (in Suva) and Miss Samoa (in Apia) on Saturday.

The melodious voices of sopranos, tenors, and bass filled the room at Le Maota Samoa on Sunday, as the Samoan community paid their respects to victims of the Ramarama tragedy.

Samoa's Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa says all 56 member countries have indicated their attendance, including the members of the British monarchy.