The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

Conceptualizing the Informal Economy in Samoa

Susana Taua’a, National University of Samoa


From Voyager to Swimmer: Transboundary Intersections influencing the History of Competitive Swimming in Samoa

Suzie Schuster, National University of Samoa


Samoa’s New Labour Trade

Angela Anya Fatupaito, National University of Samoa
Leva’a Samoa James Utuva, National University of Samoa
Sa’u Emo Tauave, National University of Samoa
Alofipo Siligamanaia Alofipo, National University of Samoa
Malama Meleisea, National University of Samoa
Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Samoa
Tiffany Arthur, University of Guyana
Kalissa Alexeyeff, University of Melbourne


Reflections on the Experiences of the Chinese Community in Samoa

Aumua Ming Leung Wai


Talofa e i nai fānau, a nei ta iai le ēfu o le fau: ‘Oto’otoga o le Tala fa’asolopito o Sāmusu i Āleipata

Matavai Tautunu, Iunvesite Aoao o Samoa


Research Reports

Example of Health Research Collaboration: the Translation of a Symptom Score into Samoan

Ramona Boodoosingh, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Melanie Dembinsky, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
Saunima’a Ma Fulu-Aiolupotea, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Uila Laifa Lima, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Alec Ekeroma, Vice Chancellor & President, National University of Samoa
Carol Bugge, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
Suzanne Hagen, NMAHP Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University


Tui Manu’a Elisara’s Conflict with American Ideologies

Brian Alofaituli, National University of Samoa


Samoa’s Effective Response to COVID-19: A Preventive Strategy

Michael Yemoh, National University of Samoa
Orita Taotofi, National University of Samoa


Results of a Study of Recent Migration into Samoa

Masami Tsujita, National University of Samoa
Safua Akeli Amaama, National University of Samoa
Ramona Boodoosingh, National University of Samoa
Sa’u Emo Tauave, National University of Samoa
Judy Anne Alexander Pouono, National University of Sāmoa


Book Review

God is Samoan: Dialogues between Culture and Theology in the Pacific


Masami Tsujita, National University of Samoa