American Samoa
American Samoan leaders requests info from NOAA mission
Traditional leaders made specific requests for information from the deep sea exploration conducted off American Samoa by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
American Samoa hospital workers go without pay
There's disappointment, anger and frustration among employees of American Samoa's LBJ Hospital after they hadn't been paid.
American Samoa investigates mysterious boat sightings
The American Samoa government is planning to send a team to investigate strange boat sightings at Ta'u Island.
Trump sets up review of US's Pacific marine reserves
Relief could soon be on the way for American Samoa's tuna fleet from the restrictions imposed by the establishment of the Pacific Remote Islands Monument.
American Samoans told US is committed to regional peace
The US Vice President has told American Samoans that his country is committed to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Pence to make stop-over in American Samoa
Security is expected to be tight at Pago Pago international Airport when Vice President Mike Pence arrives in American Samoa this afternoon.
Company hopes to start recycling plant in American Samoa
A Guam based company plans to set up a recycling plant in American Samoa.
American Samoa government jobs up in the air
Significant uncertainty remains about the job security for thousands of American Samoa government employees, following announcements about funding cuts by the new US administration of Donald Trump. Audio
Samoa-China ties irk American Samoa lawmakers
Lawmakers in American Samoa have reportedly said Samoa's links with China are unsettling for the territory's security.
American Samoa shows reluctance to join undersea cable
Hesitation by the United States is threatening American Samoa's involvement in a new undersea fibre optic cable with Samoa.
American Samoan officers not given pre-trial discovery
Four juvenile detention officers in American Samoa still haven't been given access to trial evidence despite being arrested and charged on felony charges almost a month ago.
Govt concern over American Samoa water quality
There are worries about the levels of contamination in American Samoa's water with the Governor calling for urgent assistance to remedy the situation.
Contractors exempt from American Samoa hour cut
Contract employees in American Samoa are now exempt from the seven-hour work day.
American Samoa cannery hits back at Greenpeace rating
American Samoa's StarKist Samoa cannery has hit back at the results of the Greenpeace USA survey, which ranked the company's canned tuna product at the bottom of the 2017 Tuna Guide.
Sex charges against American Samoa detention officer dropped
A judge in American Samoa has dismissed 12 sex related charges against a public safety officer assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center.
American Samoans face penalty for littering
American Samoa has launched a new anti-litter law.
American Samoa cannery shutting for maintenance
American Samoa's largest private employer the StarKist Samoa cannery is shutting down for one week for planned maintenance work.
American Samoa govt gives income tax payers a break
American Samoa's Treasurer, Ueligitone Tonumaipeam, has given people who owe income tax a break.
Concerns of cigarette price gouging in American Samoa
There are reports of price gouging in American Samoa with the price of a packet of cigarettes jumping to $US15 in recent weeks.
American Samoa prison guard on rape charges
A guard at the American Samoa Juvenile Detention Center is facing 10 charges of rape.
