American Samoa
Extradition hearing set for American wanted in Tonga
The extradition hearing for an American wanted for murder in Tonga has been set for January next year.
American Samoans trap thousands of mynas
American Samoa's government has trapped thousands of myna birds over the past few months as part of its eradication programme.
Warning against Chinese company in American Samoa
Director of Homeland Security Utualii Iuniasolua Savusa has advised the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority to be aware that Congress has banned telecommunications supplies from a Chinese…
American Samoa police academy delayed
The start of a new police academy for the Department of Public Safety in American Samoa has been pushed back in order to select more police recruits before classes begin.
Fugitive back in court next week as Tonga seeks extradition
The Federal court in Honolulu has set for next week a detention hearing for an American man wanted by Tongan authorities for the murder of his wife.
American Samoa delegate welcomes end of TPP
American Samoa's Congresswoman has praised President-Elect Donald Trump's announcement that he plans to withdraw the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP.
American Samoa monitors babies from Zika mums
The Department of Health and LBJ Hospital in American Samoa are closely monitoring babies born to mothers who had contracted the Zika virus during pregnancy.
American Samoans warned to still be vigilant about Zika
The American Samoa Director of Nursing at the Department of Health Margaret Sesepasara says she believes residents are letting their guards down regarding the Zika virus. She said this was...
American Samoa hopes for US Defence change of heart
There are hopes in American Samoa that the United States Department of Defense will change its stance and help with the restoration of a former army fuel storage site that has contaminated soils. Audio
American Samoans appeal for US military clean-up
The American Samoa Power Authority calls for public support to get US military funding to clean up fuel.
American Samoa rep wants more trade with region
A member of American Samoa's house of representatives says he wants the territory to look at options for increasing trade in the region.
American Samoa demand US military clean up fuel site
There is anger in American Samoa at the US Defense Department's refusal to do anything about an old army fuel storage site that has contaminated the surrounding soils.
American Samoa push to remove marine reserves
American Samoa's US Congresswoman, Aumua Amata Radewagen, is pushing for the incoming US Government to overturn President Obama's decision to create marine monuments in the Pacific.
American Samoa to seek help after cannery closes
American Samoa's Governor says the government needs to help find work for staff when Samoa Tuna Processors closes its canning operations.
US election result presents uncertain outlook for American Samoa
American Samoa's Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has told a cabinet meeting that the results of the US elections present an uncertain economic outlook for the territory.
American Samoa election results certified
The American Samoa Election Commissioner says no challenges had been filed when the 7 day challenge period which ended Wednesday evening.
American Samoa Congresswoman keeping Tri Marine
American Samoa's US Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen says she will ensure ensuring the tuna canning multi-national Tri Marine retains a presence in the territory.
American Samoa congresswoman humbled by support
American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata says she is humbled by the support from voters, who last week returned her to the US House.
No challenges yet to American Samoa election results
American Samoa's Election Office says it has not received any requests for a recount or challenges as of Friday.
Aumua Amata wins big in American Samoa
American Samoa's US Congresswoman Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen has resoundingly won a second term.