American Samoa
Gifted vehicles stuck in PNG port
40 military vehicles gifted to Papua New Guinea by China have sat on Port Moresby's main wharf for a month because the Defence Force can't afford to pay import tax.
Fishing treaty with US labelled obsolete
The owners of American Samoa's second largest cannery say the treaty which allows US fishing boats to fish in waters of Pacific island countries is obsolete and needs to be revamped.
Missing man in American Samoa named
The police in American Samoa have named the 31 year-old man swept out to sea while fishing in Faleasao as Kupa Leo.
American Samoa man missing at sea
A 31-year-old man who was washed out to sea while fishing in American Samoa is still missing presumed dead.
American Samoa looks to get true SLD figures
American Samoa is conducting research into to correct what it believes is an inflated number of special education students in public schools with special learning disability or SLD.
Wet weather persists in American Samoa
In American Samoan, a flash flood warning is in effect and wind, small craft and high surf advisories are in force.
American Samoa praised for oil spill response
American Samoa is emerging as a model for other parts of the Pacific for fuel pricing and management and for oil spill response.
American Samoa immigration amnesty nears end
American Samoa's Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale is urging all those who haven't completed the immigration amnesty process to do so by the deadline of next Thursday,
Samoa sex assault convicts may get early release
Two Samoan students who were convicted in American Samoa for having sex with a minor last April could be home for New Year's.
American Samoa's status hangover of 'Jim Crow' laws - lawyer
A lawyer representing a group of five American Samoans hoping to take their case for United States citizenship to the Supreme Court says it's time for the territory to be treated fairly.
Tax credit not benefiting all canneries in American Samoa
Tri Marine International says its cannery in American Samoa is not benefiting from the federal tax credit which was extended last week.
American Samoa governor calls for unity over uncertain future
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has called on the entire territory to band together to forge new economic activities in the territory.
Samoa co-operation deal takes shape
American Samoa's Director of Commerce Keniseli Lafaele says he's pleased with the progress made in forging an agreement for economic cooperation between Samoa and American Samoa.
Two Samoas agree to chip away at trade barriers
Two days of talks between the two Samoas have ended on a positive note, with both sides agreeing to come up with solutions to ease trade barriers. Audio
Two Samoas to have trade document by January
Officials of the two Samoas are coming up with a draft document that would guide trade of goods and services, labour, investment and other economic fields between them.
Starkist welcomes tax credit in American Samoa
The StarKist cannery says it is grateful that the US Congress has agreed to extend the American Samoa economic development credit.
American Samoans call for new hospital funding from Obama
A petition in American Samoa is trying to rally United States President Barack Obama to fund a new hospital for the territory.
Two Samoas agree to chip away at trade barriers
Two days of talks between the two Samoas have ended on a positive note, with both sides agreeing to come up with solutions to ease trade barriers.
Possibility of more frequent flights to American Samoa
Smaller, but more fuel efficient aircraft may operate between Hawai'i and American Samoa in a few years, bringing the possibility of more flights to Pago Pago.
Bill to drop American Samoa flight fee reaches Senate
A United States Senate committee has been assigned a bill that includes a provision to waive federal cabotage fees for domestic flights in American Samoa.
