American Samoa
New jail facility opens in American Samoa
American Samoa has opened a new detention facility at the Territorial Correctional Facility.
American Samoa deadline set for absentee voting
The election office in American Samoa is reminding voters that next Monday is the deadling to submit request for local absentee voting.
Hawaiian Air seat policy irks American Samoa
Two American Samoa businessmen have filed complaints over Hawaiian Airlines' new seat policy which considers passengers' weight.
Zika Action Day in Pago Pago this weekend
American Samoans are being urged to take part in Zika Action Day to learn more about avoiding the virus.
New bank in American Samoa assures public
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 plant to shut over fish shortage
American Samoa's largest private employer, StarKist Samoa, will shut down operations during the week starting October 10th because of a lack of fish.
Bluesky CEO sacked in American Samoa
The long-time chief executive of telecommunication company, BlueSky in American Samoa, Adolfo Montenegro, has been sacked.
American Samoa remembers tsunami dead
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.
Rethink urged over American Samoa laws
American Samoa's public defender is recommending the government review the enforcement and applicability of certain laws.
Sport: Milestone election for Oceania Football
The Oceania Football Confederation now has three candidates on the FIFA Council, following the election of Sandra Fruean and Lee Harmon.
American Samoa keen to keep ownership of BlueSky
American Samoa's governor says he wants to keep the ownership of the telecommunications company, BlueSky, in the territory.
Calls for review of youth sentences in American Samoa
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.
Troubled American Samoa boat out for some time yet
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 moves towards Pacific Forum membership
American Samoa is looking at becoming a become a full member of the regional body, the Pacific Islands Forum.
American Samoan official appeals for help with suicide cases
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.
Election candidates debate proposed American Samoa bank
The Territorial Bank of American Samoa has become a contentious issue on the campaign front.
Five American Samoan species tagged as endangered
A species of bat and two types of snails and birds found in American Samoa are endangered and should be listed, according to US authorities.
American Samoa $280m budget approved
American Samoa 2017 government budget worth more than $US280 million.
Zika threat spreads in American Samoa
The Zika virus is continuing to spread in American Samoa, the territory's health department says.
Questions raised over Election Commissioner's impartiality
American Samoa's Election Commissioner Uiagalelei Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei has come under fire from a candidate for governor.