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.
American Samoa govt faces suit over reduced hours
The American Samoa governor's office has been notified it faces a lawsuit if it goes ahead with plans to cut workers' hours.
American Samoa public servant pay cut irks
An unsuccessful candidate in last year's election for the America Samoa House of Representatives has pleaded with the governor not to cut the working hours of government employees who are minimum wage…
No hour or wage cuts for most American Samoa politicians
Employees of the American Samoa Legislature are to join other public servants in working a seven-hour day, instead of eight, to save the government money.
American Samoa judge denies recusal call
A judge in American Samoa has declined to withdraw from presiding over a hearing for one of the four Public Safety officers at the Juvenile Detention Centre.
Hours to be cut for American Samoa government employees
Hours to be cut for American Samoa government employees. Audio
American Samoa juvenile guard on drugs charges
It's been revealed that at least one of the four guards from the American Samoa Juvenile Detention Centre arrested last week is facing drugs charges.
10am World, Pacific and Sports News for 7 April 2017
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
