American Samoa
Committee to relect American Samoa governor sued for small claim
The committee to re-elect American Samoa governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is being sued in a small claims court for not paying radio advertising bills.
American Samoan cabinet directors sent warning letters
The governor of American Samoa Lolo Matalasi Moliga says he has sent warning letters to some members of his cabinet.
American Samoa to launch online visas
American Samoa's attorney general has revealed his office is working on an online immigration permit system that will be launched by the end of the year.
Governor's power of veto could be changed in American Samoa
A constitutional change in American Samoa will be on the ballot next year if a measure introduced in the territory's Senate is approved.
Drug tests for American Samoa Govt workers possible
Random drug testing of American Samoa government employees is one of the recommendations from a committee
Underspend of Medicaid in American Samoa challenged
Three US territory lawmakers say better handling of American Samoa's medicaid funding is needed.
New hospital on the cards in American Samoa
American Samoa has informed a US congressional panel that the territory is exploring building a new hospital.
Sport: American Samoa handball team map path to Youth Olympics
American Samoa's Under 17 girls beach handball team is not resting on their laurels, after qualifying for next year's Youth Olympic Games in Argentina.
Sport: American Samoa sending a team to Youth Olympics
American Samoa is sending a team to next year's Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
Dengue fever on the rise in American Samoa
Dengue fever is on the increase in American Samoa.
Tongan detained for years in American Samoa allowed to go home
Tongan detained for two years in American Samoa immigration before being allowed to go home. Audio
Tongan citizen returns home after detention in American Samoa
The two year detention of a Tongan national by American Samoa Immigration has been described as unfair.
Ban on taro from Samoa remains
An American Samoan ban on imported taro from neighbouring Samoa has entered its seventh week.
American Samoa seeks federal cabotage waiver
American Samoa's governor, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, says for tourism to develop the federal cabotage law must be waived.
American Samoa pleads for more US funding
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has asked the territory's Congresswoman Aumua Amata to introduce federal legislation providing for annual funding for the territory of $US50 million…
American Samoa governor predicts StarKist departure
The governor of American Samoa has predicted the departure of the StarKist tuna cannery in the next five years unless the US government intervenes.
American Samoa task force suggests new taxes
A swathe of new or higher taxes are among recommendations by the American Samoa Revenue Task Force.
American Samoa's US Congresswoman seeks funding extension for Medicaid
American Samoa's US Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen said she is seeking an extension for the territory to spend Medicaid funding that hasn't been used.
American Samoa sees economic benefits in Tonga flights
American Samoa is expecting to develop and grow trade in goods with the launching of direct flights from Pago Pago to Tonga.
High number of retirements in American Samoa
An unusually large number of government workers are resigning and filing retirement requests with the American Samoa Government Retirement Fund.
