American Samoa
American Samoa $280m budget approved
American Samoa 2017 government budget worth more than $US280 million.
Zika threat spreads in American Samoa
The Zika virus is continuing to spread in American Samoa, the territory's health department says.
Questions raised over Election Commissioner's impartiality
American Samoa's Election Commissioner Uiagalelei Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei has come under fire from a candidate for governor.
Forum expansion unlocks new questions
A political scientist who covers Pacific issues says he wonders if the Pacific Islands Forum realises the implications of including territories as members.
American Samoa backed fisheries bill through Congress
The US House of Representatives has approved legislation giving American Samoa more say in fisheries management in the western Pacific.
American Samoa's own bank to open
American Samoa's government owned Territorial Bank is set to open in four weeks, on October 3rd.
Challengers line up for American Samoa governor
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.
American Samoa College in dire financial straits
Ahead of the new academic year, the financial outlook for American Samoa Community College remains precarious.
American Samoa senator says entry fee too high
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.
Airfares falling between the Samoas
The entry of a new competitor flying between the Samoas is already bringing benefits an American Samoa tourism boss. Audio
American Samoans praised for resilience during disasters
US Federal Emergency Management Agency praises resilience of American Samoans.
Samoa PM warns new airline about debt
Samoa's prime minister has warned a new airline Talofa Airways to be wary of piling up debt by being lenient with fares for church ministers and MPs.
Constitutional expert says American Samoa not ready for change
American Samoa's director of the Office of Political Status, Constitutional Review and Federal Relations says the territory is not yet ready for a change of its political status. Audio
Bill doubling foreign intake passes American Samoa Senate
The Senate in American Samoa has approved a bill which would double the number of foreigners to be granted permanent residency each year.
Eels studied in American Samoa
A Japanese research vessel has been in American Samoa to collect samples of fresh water eels as eel numbers elsewhere are dropping.
American Samoa election date declared
The United States' territory will hold its general election in November.
Fishing vessel pulled off sensitive American Samoa reef
After several unsuccessful attempts, a fishing vessel that ran aground on a reef in American Samoa in April has finally been removed.
US reviews microcephaly response in American Samoa
United States authorities say they are reviewing American Samoa's capability to handle a case of microcephaly as a result of the Zika virus.
Limited resources hampering American Samoa Zika fight
An epidemiologist from the US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta is discussing how to combat the spread of zika with American Samoan health officials.
Police recruitment underway in American Samoa
American Samoa's territorial government is trying to address the high numbers of officers leaving its police force.
