American Samoa
Constitutional expert says American Samoa not ready for change
American Samoa's director of the Office of Political Status, Constitutional Review and Federal Relations says the territory is not yet ready for a change of its political status. Audio
Bill doubling foreign intake passes American Samoa Senate
The Senate in American Samoa has approved a bill which would double the number of foreigners to be granted permanent residency each year.
Eels studied in American Samoa
A Japanese research vessel has been in American Samoa to collect samples of fresh water eels as eel numbers elsewhere are dropping.
American Samoa election date declared
The United States' territory will hold its general election in November.
Fishing vessel pulled off sensitive American Samoa reef
After several unsuccessful attempts, a fishing vessel that ran aground on a reef in American Samoa in April has finally been removed.
US reviews microcephaly response in American Samoa
United States authorities say they are reviewing American Samoa's capability to handle a case of microcephaly as a result of the Zika virus.
Limited resources hampering American Samoa Zika fight
An epidemiologist from the US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is discussing how to combat the spread of zika with American Samoan health officials.
Police recruitment underway in American Samoa
American Samoa's territorial government is trying to address the high numbers of officers leaving its police force.
American Samoa Govt plans better health services
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is planning a feasibility study for a new medical centre in the territory.
Senators say UN calling American Samoa a 'colony' is offensive
Senators from American Samoa say the United Nations' labelling the territory a 'colony' is offensive.
American Samoa police leaving in extraordinary numbers
American Samoa's government is attempting to deal with the high rate of officers leaving the police for better opportunities. Audio
American Samoa police leaving in extraordinary numbers
Reports from American Samoa say a lack of pay is responsible for the extraordinary numbers of police officers leaving the force in recent months.
Higher than usual no of American Samoa cop resignations
American Samoa's policemen are resigning in higher-than-usual numbers, with 15 leaving in the last few months.
Money lost to illegal fishing tops $600 million US
The money Pacific countries lose to illegal, unreported and unregulated tuna fishing in the region is estimated at $616 million, according to figures provided by the Forum Fisheries Agency.
American Samoa population tops 60,000
Figures released in American Samoa show that as of July 1st the population was estimated to be at 60,200.
Sugar tax to fund tourist spots proposed in American Samoa
A lawmaker in American Samoa has proposed a 10-cent excise tax sugary drinks and food to help renovate tourist attractions.
Lack of airlinks could scupper American Samoa hotel deal
A hotelier in American Samoa is concerned that the lack of airlinks could scupper a new hotel development.
American Samoa gets funding to remove airport tanks
American Samoa to receive $US60 million in funding to move fuel tanks away from airport.
American Samoa embraces tourism
The twin challenges of increasing airline services and industry funding face American Samoa's burgeoning tourism sector. Audio
American Samoa 2017 Budget 10 percent smaller
The American Samoan Government's budget for next year, of just over $US387 million dollars, has been submitted to the Fono.
