American Samoa
News in Samoan for 22 January 2019
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Shooting range near American Samoa school irks residents
There is concern in American Samoa that the US Army Reserve's indoor shooting range is being built near schools.
American Samoa resumes guest worker scheme
American Samoa's governor has re-instated a guest worker scheme to help struggling tuna cannery StarKist Samoa.
StarKist in American Samoa wants more foreign workers
The tuna cannery StarKist Samoa has asked the American Samoa government to re-instate a guest worker programme to ease a labour shortage.
American Samoan senator sworn in despite controversy
Despite objections from some ranking chiefs, traditional leader Logoai Siaki Logoai has been sworn in as senator this week, completing the American Samoa Senate membership of 18.
Governor paints bleak picture of American Samoa economy
The American Samoa governor has told the joint opening of the 36th legislature that the state of the economy is not good and the territory is still reeling from the effects of the closure of two…
American Samoa village to counter Facebook abuse with fines
A village in American Samoa is threatening families with hefty fees if they abuse village chiefs on Facebook.
American Samoa governor to give State of the Territory Address
American Samoa's governor is expected to highlight the government's positive financial status during his State of the Territory Address today.
Some American Samoa govt staff driving illegally
The American Samoa governor says some officials are driving government vehicles without licences or proper authorisation.
American Samoa's Aumua backs Trump's wall stance
The American Samoa Congresswoman, Aumua Amata Radewagen, says she expects a deal to be made to stop the US government shutdown but says President Trump is right in insisting on funding for a border…
Lolo raises next year's American Samoa election campaign
American Samoa's gubernatorial election is more than a year away but Governor Lolo Moliga has brought up the issue of political campaigning during his first cabinet meeting for 2019 held last week in…
Efforts to improve petrol in American Samoa
The United States Coast Guard is working with the American Samoa government to improve the delivery of petrol to Manu'a in a safer and more efficient manner.
US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to run for president
A US Congresswoman, with an American Samoan heritage, says she will run for president in 2020.
New senate selection disputed in American Samoa
Traditional leaders of Ta'u and Faleasao chief councils of the Manu'a island group in American Samoa are disputing the the admission of High Talking Chief, Logoai Siaki Logoai, as the new senator for…
Stench of dead rats shuts down American Samoa tax office
Health officials in American Samoa have shutdown the government's tax office due to the stench caused by dead rats.
Vet shortage causes worries in American Samoa
Pet owners in American Samoa are concerned that the veterinarian at the Department of Agriculture is finishing her contract this month and no one is due to take over her duties.
Raid uncovers alleged drug ring in American Samoa jail
Two brothers and three former police officers in American Samoa have been charged with running an alleged drug operation out of the territory's only jail.
NZ baby confirmed to have meningococcal disease in American Samoa
A two month old baby who was admitted to American Samoa's LBJ Hospital before Christmas has been confirmed to have meningococcal disease.
American Samoans to be kept out of school if not vaccinated
Health authorities say students in American Samoa will be stopped from attending high school if they have not been fully vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
Call for American Samoa immigration detention centre
An American Samoa judge says the territory needs a dedicated immigration detention centre as more people are being remanded in custody because of their immigration status.
