American Samoa
News in Samoan for 18 September 2018
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Judge partially grants Amata's 'permissive intervention' motion
A federal judge has granted, in part, the American Samoa Government and Congresswoman Aumua Amata's motion for "permissive intervention" in the US citizenship lawsuit.
American Samoan bar owner arrested on drug-related charges
The owner of an American Samoan sports bar which has been the subject of a number of large scale police raids has been arrested on drug-related charges.
Cigarette tax hike proposed in American Samoa
A three cent hike in the tax on cigarettes, cigars and tobacco has been proposed in American Samoa.
Governor Moliga signs into law bill to increase marriage age for girls
The bill in American Samoa changing the marriage age for girls from 14 to 18, has been signed into law by the territory's governor Lolo Moliga.
American Samoa police officer jailed for sexual harassment
A former senior police officer in American Samoa has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to sexually harassing a female police officer.
News in Samoan for 11 September 2018
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Early voting to start in American Samoa
American Samoans expecting to be away for the American mid-term election in November can vote early starting from tomorrow.
Struggling tuna industry sees American Samoa economy shrink
American Samoa's economy appears to be shrinking. The territory's economy decreased by more than 5 percent last year.
American Samoa candidates line up for November poll
Two sitting members of American Samoa's House of Representatives are running unopposed in the November 6 elections.
American Samoa healthcare law needs changing - hospital
The head of American Samoa's hospital says the wording of the law providing free health care must be revisited.
American Samoa's Aumua Amata endorsed for election
The Republican Party of American Samoa has unanimously endorsed Aumua Amata Radewagen in her bid for another term in Congress.
Sport: Fiji through to OFC Women's Nation's Cup
Fiji are through to the OFC Women's Nations Cup thanks to the 2-0 win over American Samoa in their football international at Lautoka's Churchill Park.
American Samoa prisoner accused of shooting
An inmate at American Samoa's Territorial Correctional Facility, Manu Lefatia, has been charged in connection with the shooting of a man in Leone.
Three American Samoans in running for US Representative
Three candidates have turned in their nominating petitions for the election of American Samoa's delegate to the US House of Representatives.
US sends $US500k to American Samoa for crop compo
American Samoa's Director of Agriculture says the United States has approved half a million dollars in compensation for crops damaged by Cyclone Gita
American Samoa governor defends demolition
The American Samoa governor says the historic building that used to be the old Navy Bake House, was beyond saving and needed to be demolished.
American Samoa establishes chemical task force
American Samoa's governor has established a task force to stop illegal chemicals from entering the territory.
Sport: Fiji well placed to reach OFC Women's Nations Cup
Fiji are in the box seat to qualify for the OFC Women's Nations Cup after a goal-less draw against Solomon Islands.
Settlement made over death of American Samoa workers
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reached a formal settlement with an American Samoa company over the deaths of three workers.