American Samoa
American Samoa electrocution probe still not complete
An investigation into last month's electrocution tragedy in American Samoa is yet to be wrapped up.
Sport: Puaikura FC secure maiden Champions League berth
Puaikura FC have overcome ill discipline, scorching heat and depleted playing stocks to qualify for the OFC Champions League main draw for the first time.
American Samoa govt defends its big workforce
The American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga says the private sector cannot produce all the jobs the territory needs and the government will continue to be a major employer.
Tuna cannery at odds with American Samoa government
The tuna cannery StarKist has impressed upon the government of American Samoa that additional cold storage is vital to its operation.
Sport: Frontrunners look to seal spot in OFC Champs League main draw
Puaikura FC and Lupe Ole Soaga square off in a top of the table clash in the OFC Champions League Qualifier in Nuku'alofa today, with a win effectively securing a spot in the in the OFC Champions…
Sanctuary program can't dictate use of local waters - Moliga
American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga has told the US Sanctuary Program that their local office cannot dictate how the territorial government uses local waters.
Poor internet said to hamper American Samoa's growth
American Samoa's acting director of commerce says poor internet infrastructure has cost the territory jobs.
Fa'afafine govt employee lays discrimination complaint
A transgender public servant in American Samoa has laid an official complaint against her employer, the Department of Human Resources, for sex discrimination.
American Samoa district governor dies after sudden illness
American Samoa's Western District Governor Lualemaga Faoa has died in the territory's LBJ Hospital after a sudden illness.
American Samoa backs Trump's TPP stance
American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata has voiced her support for US President Donald Trump's executive order to withdraw the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership.
American Samoa electrocution incident claims third life
An electrocution accident which happened over a week ago in American Samoa has claimed the life of a third person
American Samoa awarded Zika funding
The US Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services has awarded American Samoa about $US1.1 million in federal grant funding from the Zika Healthcare Services Program.
Second American Samoa electrocution victims dies
A second man has died in American Samoa after being electrocuted at the weekend.
Thirteen cruise ships to visit American Samoa
Thirteen cruise ships are scheduled to visit American Samoa in 2017, one more than was previously expected.
Four electrocuted offloading containers in American Samoa
One man is dead and three others are in a serious condition after they were electrocuted while off loading containers in American Samoa.
US agency expected to probe American Samoa electrocutions
United States safety authorities are expected to conduct an investigation in American Samoa after six men were electrocuted at the territory's Industrial Park at the weekend.
Guam and American Samoa denied committee vote
Congressional representatives of United States territories like Guam and American Samoa have been denied the right to vote in the Committee of the Whole.
American Samoa may seek US help for wage increases
American Samoa's governor is again exploring the possibility of seeking financial assistance from the United States to subsidise future minimum wage increases.
Second loan request for American Samoa's internet cable
American Samoa's telecommunications authority has made a second loan request to help fund a new undersea internet cable.
American Samoa taskforce set up to review revenue
A taskforce has been created to review revenue generating measures of the American Samoa Government.