American Samoa
President Trump declares disaster in American Samoa
United States president Donald Trump has declared a state of disaster for American Samoa, nearly three weeks after Cyclone Gita tore through the territory.
Hawaiki Cable vessel in Pago Pago soon
A ship laying the Hawaiki submarine cable linking the US and the Pacific is expected to arrive in American Samoa in April.
Tension over Gita relief distribution in American Samoa
American Samoa's government is calling for patience amid tension over the distribution of relief to victims of Cyclone Gita.
No leak investigation in American Samoa
The US Coast Guard said it is not conducting an investigation into the ammonia leak that caused the evacuation of the main dock and closed the entrance to the Port of Pago.
Governor Moliga calls for better emergency comms in American Samoa
The governor of American Samoa has called for improvements to the territory's emergency communications.
Over 500 American Samoans still living in shelters after Gita
At the last count on Saturday about 560 people in American Samoa were still living in faith-based centres after their homes were destroyed or damaged by Gita.
American Samoa seeks major federal disaster assistance
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has submitted a request to the US government for more federal disaster assistance.
American Samoa's congresswoman visits NZ
American Samoa's congresswoman briefly visits New Zealand. Audio
American Samoan Weather Service lost back-up power during Gita
A meteorologist in American Samoa has answered questions about the lack of a back-up power supply for the Weather Service after its emergency generator stopped working during Cyclone Gita.
Gita causes US$7m worth of damage to American Samoa's infrastructure
Cyclone Gita has caused nearly $US7 million worth of damage to American Samoa's government buildings and other infrastructure.
American Samoa mulling on whether to ask US for funds
America Samoa's governor is still mulling whether or not to ask the US president to declare a state of disaster in the territory
American Samoan rep visits NZ, Australia to look at mining
American Samoa's congresswoman has been visiting Australia and New Zealand as part of a whirlwind tour to look at mining prospects.
American Samoa turns down FEMA assistance
The Governor of American Samoa says he has turned down some of the relief assistance offered by the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to the destruction caused by Cyclone…
American Samoa clinic sees steady flow of patients since Gita
A doctor in American Samoan says a free 24 hour clinic operating after Cyclone Gita has seen a steady flow of patients.
Emergency supplies arrive in American Samoa
A Boeing 747 freighter has arrived in the American Samoa capital Pago Pago with emergency supplies for victims of Cyclone Gita.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 February 2018
Electricty returns to Nukualofa's business district in Tonga after cyclone Gita; Tonga's Speaker announces plans for temporary parliament; Concerns in the Samoas over state of emergency… Audio
Concerns in the Samoas over state of emergency communications
The two Samoa's reflect on emergency communication and ;look for lessons post Cyclone Gita. Audio
Paramount chief argues for share of StarKist penalty
A paramount chief in American Samoa says his county should get a share of the penalty paid by fish processing company StarKist for violating environmental laws.
Cyclone Gita: American Samoa's National Park trails damaged
Early surveys show Cyclone Gita caused extensive damage to American Samoa's National Park trails which will take weeks to clear.
Red Cross team arrives in American Samoa to help with recovery
More than two dozen American Red Cross disaster workers and volunteers from the US have arrived in American Samoa as the territory is in recovery mode following last Friday's Tropical Storm Gita.
