American Samoa

The three members of a Samoa school group continue to be remanded in custody in neighbouring American Samoa on sexual offences after their latest court appearance.

The Philippines-based company planning to build a food processing plant in American Samoa is vetting potential third parties to operate the plant.

Newly retired NFL veteran Troy Polamalu is back in American Samoa to hold further summer camps for local high schools students, targeting both sporting and academic success.

The American Samoa island group of Manu'a is on track to be one of the world's first fossil fuel-free islands, according to an official from a solar energy company.

American Samoa's Governor, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, says he wants the US government to foot part of the bill to increase the minimum wage in the territory.

The Samoa Shipping Corporation has paid its overdue account with the LBJ hospital in American Samoa.

American Samoa could be looking at increased federal assistance under a new programme called 'Strong Cities, Strong Communities'.

Finding ways to ensure Pacific people have access to safe drinking water is at the top of the agenda at this year's Pacific Islands Environment Conference.

Local businesses in American Samoa have been told to be more aware of immigration laws around sponsoring foreign workers.

American Samoa is a step closer to establishing dual language teaching in schools, with the establishment of two committees.

Researchers, food scientists and marketing experts are working on a project that would see breadfruit, or ulu, become a major food export out of American Samoa.

A hike in business licence fees approved by the American Samoa Fono in the first session will go into effect today.

American Samoa's chief election officer Tuaolo Manaia Fruean is returning to the Senate after being selected by traditional leaders of the Pago Pago Village Council.

Another government building in American Samoa has been closed due to health concerns.

Major amendments to American Samoa's immigration law which will affect businesses who sponsor foreigners to work in the territory take effect this week.

The Chamber of Commerce in American Samoa says it's excited by plans that could see more young, educated and technologically-savvy people employed in the territory.

A status hearing for the three members of the Don Bosco College from Samoa accused of having sex with a minor in American Samoa will continue to next Thursday because their attorney was not present.

About 120 square feet of coral in American Samoa has been destroyed after a floating fish aggregation device became stuck to a reef.

The infection control officer at American Samoa's only hospital says there has been an increase in the number of chickenpox cases in the territory.

A court ruling in the United States that people born in American Samoa do not qualify for automatic US citizenship has been described by the governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga as the right decision.