American Samoa

An American man who escaped custody in Tonga and sailed out of the country after a dramatic high-seas standoff has been detained in American Samoa.

An American Samoa businessman, who filed a complaint with the US Department of Transport against Hawaiian Airlines, questions the rationale the airline has given for their new ticketing policy.

American Samoa has opened a new detention facility at the Territorial Correctional Facility.

The election office in American Samoa is reminding voters that next Monday is the deadling to submit request for local absentee voting.

Two American Samoa businessmen have filed complaints over Hawaiian Airlines' new seat policy which considers passengers' weight.

American Samoans are being urged to take part in Zika Action Day to learn more about avoiding the virus.

The board of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa has assured the public that the bank will be insured for any failures or crimes.

American Samoa's largest private employer, StarKist Samoa, will shut down operations during the week starting October 10th because of a lack of fish.

The long-time chief executive of telecommunication company, BlueSky in American Samoa, Adolfo Montenegro, has been sacked.

The 34 American Samoa victims of the 2009 earthquake and tsunami which hit on September 29 were remembered at a memorial service at the weekend.

American Samoa's public defender is recommending the government review the enforcement and applicability of certain laws.

The Oceania Football Confederation now has three candidates on the FIFA Council, following the election of Sandra Fruean and Lee Harmon.

American Samoa's governor says he wants to keep the ownership of the telecommunications company, BlueSky, in the territory.

Public Defender Douglas Fiaui has expressed grave concern over the frequency by which some young people are being pushed through the criminal justice system in American Samoa.

The American Samoa Government vessel, MV Sili, will be out of commission for another 6 weeks, according to the deputy director of Port Administration Christopher King.

American Samoa is looking at becoming a become a full member of the regional body, the Pacific Islands Forum.

American Samoa's Commissioner of Public Safety has appealed to government leaders for help in dealing with a growing number of suicide cases which seem to have a connection with drugs.

The Territorial Bank of American Samoa has become a contentious issue on the campaign front.