American Samoa
American Samoa bank struggles to provide some services
An American Samoa bank says it's having difficulty getting approval from the federal banking regulator to conduct many transactions.
American Samoa governor praises fishing rights ruling
American Samoa's Governor has praised a federal court ruling overturning a 2016 decision by the US National Marine Fishery Service.
American Samoa public school quality under attack
Poor achievement levels by American Samoan public school students is being blamed on teacher morale.
Landmark victory for American Samoa fishing rights
Large scale commercial fishing will no longer be allowed close to American Samoa's coast thanks to a landmark ruling handed down by the US Federal Court today, Monday, in Hawaii.
No build date yet for A Samoa's new food processing plant
No date has yet been set for the start to construction of a multi million dollar food processing plant in American Samoa.
Sport: Masoli completes literacy workshops in American Samoa
Hamilton Tiger Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and California based non-profit group CASE Project have wrapped up a series of football clinics and literacy workshops in American Samoa.
New American Samoa ferry out of action
One of the generators for the new American Samoan Government ferry, MV Manu'atele, isn't operating, forcing the multi million dollar vessel, delivered just two months ago, to ago to stay put.
American Samoa 'alia' boats to be repaired
Small "alia" fishing boat owners in the Manu'a Island group in American Samoa will soon get help in repairing and upgrading their boats.
American Samoa Power Authority won't rush staff cuts
The American Samoa Power Authority has decided not to rush into laying off staff or cutting working hours after its accounts payables dropped by nearly $US7 million over the past eight months.
Cannery battles American Samoa scanner fees
StarKist Samoa is still waiting for the government to decide whether it should pay the customs scanner fees.
American Samoa hazardous waste removal complete
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has completed an operation to remove hazardous waste in American Samoa.
Aumua makes case for CIP funding for American Samoa
American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata has stressed to US government officials the importance of continued US funding under the Capital Improvement Project program.
American Samoa's Faleomavaega laid to rest
Former American Samoa Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin was laid to rest at the Provo Cemetery in Provo Utah on Sunday with full military honours for the Vietnam War veteran.
Tuilaepa hopes American Samoa will join new submarine cable
Samoa's government has asked the American Samoa government to be a partner in building a new submarine cable between the two Samoas.
Sport: American Samoa calls all handball players
American Samoa is struggling to attract handball players to represent the territory in the Oceania Youth Beach Championships in May.
Doctor shortage fears in American Samoa
Medical sector workers in American Samoa says there is an urgent life and death situation with the hospital relying on a single paediatrician.
West Papuan advocates pay tribute to Faleomavaega
The East Timor Action Network, or ETAN, has paid tribute to the late Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin's work on West Papua.
American Samoa plea to Trump over Medicaid
American Samoa's Governor has called on the Trump Administration to be mindful that small economies such as American Samoa cannot afford any reduction in federal Medicaid funding.
Support sought to end vandalism in American Samoa schools
American Samoa's Education Department director is calling on village and community support to help stamp out something she says is costly for the department.
Trump asked to remove Pacific marine monument limits
The United States President Donald Trump has been asked to remove all marine monument fishing prohibitions established by the past two administrations.
