The Journal of Samoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Samoa. This volume presents refereed research articles by the staff members of the National University of Samoa. The Centre for Samoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed in the blind review process for this volume.

The Centre for Samoan Studies pays tribute to one of the inaugural Editorial Board members of JSS, the late Emeritus Professor Ron Crocombe.

Content

Articles

Wind renewable energy potential in Samoapdf_icon-60

Fa’afetai Kolose


Aging and the universal non-contributory pension scheme in Samoapdf_icon-60

Tuiloma Susana Taua’a


Gathering Samoan coastal information – an insider perspectivepdf_icon-60

Anita Latai


Sa’a fa’aoti le utu a le faimea’. Using the Samoan language in educational research: some tips for first time researcherspdf_icon-60

Desmond Lee Hang


Perspectives: Matalalaga

Gagana Samoa i le seneturi luasefulu tasipdf_icon-60

Fonoti Lafita’i I. Fuata’i


O le tapenaga fa’aleaganu’u o le mafaufau o le tamaitiiti Samoa, ina is ola maloloina, aua le fa’atinoga o ana nafa patino ia te ispdf_icon-60

Seiuli Vaifou Aloali’i-Temese


Education is the key to success: Keynote address at the National University of Samoa foundation programme graduation 2010pdf_icon-60

So’oalo Kuresa So’oalo