American Samoa

The long-time chief executive of telecommunication company, BlueSky in American Samoa, Adolfo Montenegro, has been sacked.

The 34 American Samoa victims of the 2009 earthquake and tsunami which hit on September 29 were remembered at a memorial service at the weekend.

American Samoa's public defender is recommending the government review the enforcement and applicability of certain laws.

The Oceania Football Confederation now has three candidates on the FIFA Council, following the election of Sandra Fruean and Lee Harmon.

American Samoa's governor says he wants to keep the ownership of the telecommunications company, BlueSky, in the territory.

Public Defender Douglas Fiaui has expressed grave concern over the frequency by which some young people are being pushed through the criminal justice system in American Samoa.

The American Samoa Government vessel, MV Sili, will be out of commission for another 6 weeks, according to the deputy director of Port Administration Christopher King.

American Samoa is looking at becoming a become a full member of the regional body, the Pacific Islands Forum.

American Samoa's Commissioner of Public Safety has appealed to government leaders for help in dealing with a growing number of suicide cases which seem to have a connection with drugs.

The Territorial Bank of American Samoa has become a contentious issue on the campaign front.

A species of bat and two types of snails and birds found in American Samoa are endangered and should be listed, according to US authorities.

American Samoa 2017 government budget worth more than $US280 million.

The Zika virus is continuing to spread in American Samoa, the territory's health department says.

American Samoa's Election Commissioner Uiagalelei Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei has come under fire from a candidate for governor.

A political scientist who covers Pacific issues says he wonders if the Pacific Islands Forum realises the implications of including territories as members.

The US House of Representatives has approved legislation giving American Samoa more say in fisheries management in the western Pacific.

American Samoa's government owned Territorial Bank is set to open in four weeks, on October 3rd.

American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his lieutenant governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga are been challenged by two teams in the November general election.

Ahead of the new academic year, the financial outlook for American Samoa Community College remains precarious.

An American Samoa senator has called on the territorial government to revisit the high cost of an entry permit into the territory, especially for residents of Samoa.