American Samoa

Argosy University has opened a new campus in Ottoville, American Samoa.

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, has so far approved more than US$14 million under its Individual Assistance programme for people in American Samoa impacted by Tropical Storm Gita.

There are fears the 2020 Census for the United States could leave out American Samoans.

Civil aviation authorities in Samoa have suspended flights by Talofa Airways after an incident at the country's Faleolo International Airport.

Four fishermen who spent hours huddling together on their capsized boat off the coast of American Samoa have been rescued.

The landing of the Hawaiki undersea fibre optic cable in American Samoa is a step towards another foundation for the local economy, the territory's governor says.

American Samoa has met the US Coast Guard's requirement to have two tugboats on hand to accommodate large tonnage vessels like tankers and cruise ships.

Even before it arrives, the Hawaiki marine fibre optic cable is generating interest and excitement in American Samoa over the benefits its touted to bring.

The US president has relayed his appreciation to the people of American Samoa for their continued support and commitment to the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security is following up leads after laser beams were trained on the cockpit of the Hawaiian Airlines flight last Thursday night.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has launched a helpline in American Samoa for people still needing assistance after February's Cyclone Gita.

The US Small Business Administration has approved more than $1 million in federal disaster loans to businesses and residents of American Samoa.

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice cautioning residents that anyone found to be beaming a laser at approaching aircraft will be subject to prosecution under federal law.

About 50 American Samoans will be departing for the United States next week to begin work for a Texas-based company.

American Samoa's House of Representatives has approved a Senate Concurrent resolution which amends the veto override provision in the territory's revised constitution.

A lawyer says there are many American Samoans living in several US states and territories, who want to be recognized as citizens without having to go through the naturalization process.

Authorities are hoping a new questionnaire as part of a economic census of US territories will provide more accurate business information on American Samoa than in the past.

Public opinion is divided among American Samoans on the US Congresswoman's proposed legislation to give locals a more affordable and streamlined process to US citizenship.

Taro from Samoa may be allowed into American Samoa if stringent control measures being proposed by the Samoa Ministry of Agriculture are accepted.