American Samoa
Two more suspected cases of measles in American Samoa
American Samoa health authorities have reported two more suspected cases of measles in the territory.
News in Samoan for 22 January 2020
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News in Samoan for 21 January 2020
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American Samoa ferry badly damaged during storm
American Samoa's MV Manu'atele ferry has been badly damaged after slamming into a dock in the eastern islands of Manu'a during stormy conditions yesterday.
News in Samoan for 20 January 2020
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American Samoa's governor prepared to file lawsuit over cabotage waiver
American Samoa's governor is prepared to file a lawsuit against the US Department of Transportation, if his request for a cabotage waiver for Samoa Airways is denied.
American Samoa backs Samoa Airways on US flights plan
American Samoa's government is supporting Samoa's national airline in its plans to fly to the United States, says the territory's governor.
Another measles case confirmed in American Samoa
Another measles case has been confirmed in American Samoa, bringing the total number in the territory to 12.
US govt supports American Samoa's efforts to combat measles
The US government has released nearly half-a-million dollars to support efforts to prevent the spread of measles in American Samoa.
American Samoa's AG to resign from post to pursue politics
American Samoa's Attorney General will resign from his post to pursue his political aspirations after leading the territory's legal team in a federal appeal case next month, says the governor.
American Samoa extends public health emergency
A public health emergency in American Samoa has been extended as the territory continues to deal with a measles outbreak.
2020 Polynesian Leaders meeting postponed
The Polynesian Leaders Group meeting, that was to be held in American Samoa this month, has been postponed until April due to concerns over measles.
Sport: wrestling championship in American Samoa cancelled
An international wrestling competition in American Samoa next month has been cancelled due to the measles outbreak in neighbouring Samoa.
American Samoa death prompts high level resignation
The motor accident death of a staffer of American Samoa's Department of Agriculture has prompted the director to submit his resignation.
FBI brought in to investigate American Samoa bomb threat
The American Samoa Department of Homeland Security has called in the FBI to investigate a bomb threat.
American Samoa airport on lockdown following bomb threat call
The Director of Homeland Security in American Samoa has confirmed that an anonymous call was received saying that Hawaiian Airlines's flight from Honolulu to Pago Pago was carrying a bomb.
American Samoa stops Samoan fishing vessel at border
American Samoa's marine border patrol have stopped an unidentified Samoan fishing vessel from illegally entering the territory.
News in Samoan for 24 December 2019
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News in Samoan for 23 December 2019
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American Samoa utility disputes overtime claim
The American Samoa Power Authority says the US Department of Labor is "inaccurate" in saying it underpaid workers' overtime.