American Samoa
US grants American Samoa $7m in infrastructure aid
The US government has announced the release of more than seven million US dollars worth of grant funding to American Samoa.
American Samoa in 6-year anniversary tsunami drill
Agencies in American Samoa have been holding exercises this past weekend to test the territory's preparedness for a tsunami.
Cousteau adds voice to American Samoa protest
Jean-Michel Cousteau has added his voice to widespread protest about US boats fishing in American Samoa.
American Samoa Governor says US must protest fishing zone
The American Samoa Governor wants the US Government to dismiss a call for longliners to be allowed to fish in the territory's Large Vessel Protected Area.
American Samoa shipyard "not ready" for privatisation
The head of American Samoa's government owned shipyard says it needs improving in order to attract investors.
Parts of American Samoa run out of gas
Ofu and Olosega Islands in Manu'a in American Samoa are out of gasoline and this has grounded the school bus.
American Samoa dengue threat subsides
Reports from American Samoa show that the threat from dengue is starting to subside.
Dispute in American Samoa Fono over paying new employees
A senator has accused the governor of violating the law by paying new employees with money set aside for current workers.
Classes taught in Samoan rile some in American Samoa
A dispute in American Samoa between the Education Department and a senator is causing confusion over the language of instruction in the country's schools.
American Samoa battles scrub fires
People in American Samoa are being asked to refrain from burning rubbish as a dry spell sets in on the territory.
More villages to join American Samoa marine protection
American Samoa's Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources is hoping more villages will participate in a community-based Marine Protected Area programme.
Tsunami advisory lifted in American Samoa
American Samoa National Weather Service lifts tsunami advisory.
American Samoa struggles to deal with education issues
An American Samoa lawmaker says a solution needs to be found for huge numbers failing to graduate from high school.
Hospital bill for world's smallest man shocks chief
A high chief was insulted by an "exorbitant" hospital bill for the world's smallest man who died in American Samoa earlier this month.
More money worries for Americian Samoa hospital
Off island vendors for pharmaceutical and medical supplies at LBJ Hospital are refusing to extend credit to the hospital.
Drought measures being put in place in the Samoas
American Samoa's Power Authority says if the dry spell continues it will ask the Governor to declare a state of emergency.
Dengue fever cases up in American Samoa
The latest report from American Samoa's Health Department on dengue fever says the number of suspected cases has climbed to 414.
American Samoa government to pay off bulk of its debt
The American Samoa Government's unpaid debt to the territory's power authority is expected to reduce significantly, once the proceeds of a bond sale are in.
Minimum wage review panel submits view in American Samoa
A group appointed to review the minimum wage in American Samoa has submitted it's draft position to the governor for him to review.
