American Samoa
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 17 July 2015
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American Samoa's dengue fever outbreak "epidemic"
An epidemiologist for American Samoa's Department of Health Scott Anesi has described the recent dengue fever outbreak in the territory as an epidemic. Audio
Dengue cases at epidemic level - American Samoa health officials
In American Samoa, the number of suspected dengue cases has reached 122 in the six weeks since dengue was first recorded in the latest outbreak.
Fishing vessel violation in American Samoa
An American Samoa based longline fishing vessel is facing penalties of over $US6,000 for safety violations.
Doctor shortage in American Samoa taking toll on hospital
A sudden doctors shortage at American Samoa's LBJ Hospital has prompted officials to urge people to make use of community health centres, rather than the hospital's medical clinic.
Questions over doctor shortage in American Samoa
Law makers in American Samoa are to question the health department and the management of LBJ hospital over the sudden doctor shortage on the territory. Audio
Doctor and ward shortage at American Samoa hospital
There's a severe doctor shortage in clinics and wards for general medicine at the LBJ Hospital in American Samoa.
American Samoa's Blue Sky to open in NZ
The Pago Pago based Blue Sky Communications says it is opening in New Zealand in two weeks.
Longliner still stuck on American Samoan reef
The owner of a longline vessel stuck on an American Samoan reef cannot pay for its removal.
Dengue claims another life in American Samoa
The death toll from dengue fever in American Samoa is now three with confirmation that the death last week of a woman in her early 20's was due to the mosquito borne virus.
American Samoa's congresswoman appeals for continued support
American Samoa's congresswoman has used her maiden floor speech in the United States Congress to appeal for continued federal support for the territory.
Concerns raised over American Samoa Government's books
An American Samoan MP says he's concerned the government will not balance its books this financial year and the territory should take note of Puerto Rico's crisis.
More dengue cases in American Samoa
American Samoa's Health Department reports that there have been 85 cases of dengue fever since May with 30 people hospitalized.
Jellyfish wash up on American Samoa beaches
Strong winds and constantly changing weather patterns may have contributed to jellyfish being washed ashore on some beaches in American Samoa.
Child exploitation back on radar in American Samoa
New concerns have been raised about child trafficking in American Samoa after a pediatrician uncovered the abuse of a child.
American Samoa congresswoman looks at minimum wage options
American Samoa's representative in Washington says she's looking forward to receiving details about the governor's plans for the minimum wage.
Former American Samoa official jailed for fraud
A former cabinet member in American Samoa, Evelyn Vaitautolu Langford, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $US 260,000.
American Samoa leader details medical costs
The American Samoa Government has been reinbursed for just over $US100,000 dollars of expenses incurred when Governor Lolo Maliga was ill last year
Sport: New gear for American Samoa footballers
High school footballers in American Samoa have been given new sports equipment courtesy of the Troy and Theodora Polamalu Foundation.
American Samoa to ask US to foot wages bill
The American Samoa Governor's plan to ask the US government to foot part of the bill to increase the minimum wage, is being dismissed as unrealistic.
