American Samoa
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.
American Samoa Govt plans better health services
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is planning a feasibility study for a new medical centre in the territory.
Senators say UN calling American Samoa a 'colony' is offensive
Senators from American Samoa say the United Nations' labelling the territory a 'colony' is offensive.
American Samoa police leaving in extraordinary numbers
American Samoa's government is attempting to deal with the high rate of officers leaving the police for better opportunities. Audio
American Samoa police leaving in extraordinary numbers
Reports from American Samoa say a lack of pay is responsible for the extraordinary numbers of police officers leaving the force in recent months.
Higher than usual no of American Samoa cop resignations
American Samoa's policemen are resigning in higher-than-usual numbers, with 15 leaving in the last few months.
Money lost to illegal fishing tops $600 million US
The money Pacific countries lose to illegal, unreported and unregulated tuna fishing in the region is estimated at $616 million, according to figures provided by the Forum Fisheries Agency.
American Samoa population tops 60,000
Figures released in American Samoa show that as of July 1st the population was estimated to be at 60,200.
