American Samoa
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.
Sport: Former Oregon QB working with kids in American Samoa
Former University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, whose parents are from American Samoa, has teamed up with California based non-profit group CASE Project to set up literacy workshops - called…
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dengue in American Samoa sparks emergency
The acting American Samoa Governor, Lemanu Peleti Mauga, has declared a public health emergency following the confirmation of 3 people with dengue fever by the Hawaii State Laboratory. Audio
Sexual offender seeks probation after 'church calling'
A court in American Samoa has denied a request by a man accused of raping a 16-year old for a probative sentencing so he could proceed with his new calling to be a church minister.
Owner of boat boarded by Coast Guard wants answers
The owner of a purse seiner boarded by armed Coast Guard agents in American Samoa is seeking answers as to why his boat was targeted.
American Samoa's Faleomavaega remembered at service
The American Samoa memorial service for former US Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin had a bit of everything that Eni loved.
Scientists find living fossil in American Samoa deep dive
Scientists have discovered a living fossil in American Samoa at a depth of more than 4000 metres while exploring the ocean floor. Audio
Memorial today for American Samoa's Faleomavaega
A memorial service for former US congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin is being held today in American Samoa.
WHO says dengue is spreading across the Pacific
The World Health Organisation says the latest dengue outbreaks suggest it is spreading across the Pacific. Audio
NFL sued over early death of American Samoa player
The widow of former American football player, who was born in American Samoa, has brought a wrongful death suit against the National Football League and the manufacturer of football helmets.
'Falsely accused' jailed in American Samoa
American Samoa's Public Defender, Douglas Fiaui, says he believes there are inmates wrongly accused in the territory and serving time in jail.
Drop in American Samoa's WHO funding blamed on past leaders
American Samoa's health director has blamed previous department heads for the drastic drop in financial assistance from the World Health Organization.
Tributes pour in for American Samoa's Faleomavaega
Tributes were pouring in from across the Pacific and the United States on Friday following the death of American Samoa's long-serving Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, who died on Thursday in Utah…
Aua village appeals to US military for clean-up help
People from the American Samoa village of Aua have made it known to the US Army Corps of Engineers that they want their lands cleaned from when the Navy had fuel tanks there.
US Democrat leaders praise work of Faleomavaega
The top Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives has described American Samoa's long-serving former Congressman, Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, as a patriot and a leader.
Polynesian granted waiver for American Samoa domestic flights
In accordance with current federal law, the US Transportation Department has granted just a 30-day cabotage waiver for the Samoa Government-owned Polynesian Airlines to operate neighbouring American…
