American Samoa
American Samoa gets new procurement head
The American Samoan Governor, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, has chosen a new Chief Procurement Officer, following the sacking of the former officer for corruption.
Leaders behind American Samoa governor's call for change
The American Samoa Attorney-General says the govenor's call for a change to the territory's political status has the support of other leaders.
American Samoa govt cashflow still a concern
American Samoa's governor says good progress has been made in drawing down federal funds, but there are still major issues with the government's cash flow.
StarKist Samoa wants minimum wage freeze
Starkist Samoa, the biggest private employer in American Samoa, wants to continue the current freeze on the local minimum wage.
American Samoa going to UN over US role
The American Samoa Government will tell the United Nations this month the territory wants to have a serious discussion about its future political status.
American Samoa tested for lymphatic filariasis
Two scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are in American Samoa to survey whether the territory is free from the painful and disfiguring disease lymphatic filariasis.
Minimum wage increase called on for American Samoa
An American Samoa senator, Galea'i Tu'ufuli, says the minimum wage should be raised to at least US$7.50 per hour across all industries.
American Samoa senator back wage rise
An American Samoan senator, Galeai Tuufuli, says a higher minimum wage will boost buying power and put more money into the economy.
Delays in US military training for American Samoa police
Plans by American Samoa's public safety commissioner to have selected police officers trained by the US Army's Military Police Group have hit a snag.
Teacher and students facing rape charge in American Samoa
A teacher and two students from Samoa have been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old girl in American Samoa.
Samoan visitors held over alleged assault in Pago Pago
Visitors from Samoa attending a Flag Day celebration in American Samoa have been taken in for questioning over an alleged sexual assault.
Hawai'ian Air plane still grounded in Pago Pago
A Hawai'ian Air plane remains grounded at Pago Pago International Airport with mechanical problems stranding hundreds of passengers who were in the territory for Flag Day celebrations.
American Samoa marks becoming U.S. territory
American Samoa is today marking the 115th anniversary since it became a U.S. territory in 1900, with a parade, and traditional Samoan dance and songs.
Horror air crash in American Samoa remembered
American Samoa has marked the 35th anniversary of a plane crash in 1980 that claimed the lives of eight people.
Famous American Samoan musician dies
One of American Samoa's best known musicians and recording artists, Aliimau Jr Scanlan, passed away in Seattle this morning.
New Secretary of Samoan Affairs appointed in Pago Pago
American Samoa Senator Mauga Tasi Asuega has been appointed as the new Secretary of Samoan Affairs.
American Samoans to pay more for smokes
The excise tax on cigarettes in American Samoa will jump by nearly 150 percent to 30 US cents a cigarette by June.
Paid to leave working for American Samoa utility
The American Samoa Power Authority, or ASPA, is expected to save about half a million dollars a year by offering an early retirement package to some workers.
American Samoa moves closer to occupancy tax
The Legislature of American Samoa has approved an occupancy tax for all paid accommodations.
American Samoa hospital troubles worse than first thought
The latest cash flow problems for LBJ Medical Centre in American Samoa are worse than first thought.