by Amy Edwards

As the proud father of eight children, actor Jay Laga’aia is never lacking inspiration.When he is not juggling roles on Australian TV’s Home and Away, Play School and filming the third series of the ABC series Bed of Roses, Laga’aia is making music for his kids.

He has released his second children’s album, I Can Play Anything.
‘‘I collect them, stamps just weren’t doing it for me,’’ Laga’aia joked to The Word on having so many children.

by Charlina Tone

The art of weaving a traditional Samoan fine mat or ie toga has changed over the years, and as a result the authenticity and eye catching quality of the ie toga has diminished.

Frances Cresantia Koya, a lecturer in education and acting director of the University of the South Pacific said there are now plans to revive the traditional methods.