American Samoa
New shipping link launched between Hawai'i and Samoas
Matson Shipping will soon provide a direct shipping link between Hawai'i and the two Samoas.
Culture needs to be incorporated in ocean policy: academic
A regional academic says culture and tradition needs to be valued and incorporated into ocean use policies in American Samoa. Claremont Graduate University associate professor, JoAnna Poblete, was…
Moliga promises not to cut jobs in American Samoa
The American Samoa governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has told his cabinet no jobs will be cut during the current budget year.
Claim American Samoa governor lost public confidence
A candidate for the American Samoa governorship says the public doesn't have confidence in the current leadership.
American Samoa's Zika babies in good health
In American Samoa, initial reports on the first babies born to women who contracted Zika say they are in good health.
Lolo Moliga standing again in American Samoa
American Samoa's Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and lieutenant Lemanu Peleti Mauga have announced their bid to retain the posts in the November general election.
Concerns American Samoa govt directing staff voting
A candidate for governor in American Samoa has claimed some government offices are telling staff which campaign they should be supporting.
American Samoa upgrading driver licensing
The American Samoa Department of Public Safety is working to upgrade driver licensing system in an effort to comply with the US federal government requirements.
New voters in American Samoa encouraged to register
Election authorities in American Samoa are urging new voters to register early for the upcoming election.
Faoa standing for governor again in American Samoa
The first candidates to signal their intention of running for the governorship of American Samoa will make a formal announcement this Saturday.
Education head in American Samoa aims for Congress
The director of education in American Samoa has announced she will run for the US Congress.
US Supreme Court rejects American Samoa citizenship case
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a petition from five American Samoans arguing their case for American citizenship.
More pregnant women in American Samoa with Zika
The number of pregnant women In American Samoa confirmed to have contracted the Zika virus has jumped to 12 after holding steady at six for about two months.
Volunteer students trapping myna birds in American Samoa
School students in American Samoa have been employed on a volunteer basis to trap bird pests in the territory.
Hawai'i university to look into Zika virus
The US State of Hawai'i has approved the import of a live sample of the Zika virus as researchers step up efforts to find a vaccine.
Polynesian will resume flights to American Samoa
Polynesian Airlines has announced it will resume flights later this year from Faleolo International Airport in Samoa to Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa.
American Samoa opens mental health facility
The American Samoa Government has opened a mental health facility at its only hospital, the LBJ.
American Samoa citizenship case reaches US Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court will next week consider a petition from five American Samoans arguing they are entitled to US citizenship.
American Samoa rethinking its status
American Samoa says it is attending this week's meeting of the United Nations Decolonisation Committee to see if there are decolonisation strategies worth considering.
American Samoan collect bodies from morgue
The morgue at American Samoa's hospital says it has released 18 of the 32 bodies in the morgue after telling authorities it was running out of room.
