American Samoa
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.
Samoas look at more economic cooperation
Economic cooperation between Samoa and American Samoa is the focus of discussions underway in Pago Pago.
American Samoa petitions Obama over canneries
A grassroots petition to save American Samoa 's canneries and tuna industry has collected more than 7,100 signatures.
American Samoans seeking US citizenship file an appeal
Five American Samoans seeking US citizenship have taken their case to the Supreme Court of the United States.
NFCU denies American Samoa request to set up branch
The Governor's Office in American Samoa has confirmed the administration made a request to the Navy Federal Credit Union to set up a branch in the territory, but the request was denied.
Anti-Trump protesters respond to representative in American Samoa
Protesters in American Samoa have demonstrated against the United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
