American Samoa
American Samoa MP salary bill 'illegal'
An American Samoan MP says a proposed bill to hike the salaries of MPs doesn't have a funding source and is illegal.
Food plant in American Samoa breaks ground
The builders of American Samoa's future food processing plant have held a ground-breaking ceremony and promised to generate 700 jobs.
American Samoa Governor fears for Samoan culture
American Samoa's Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has expressed concern that English is becoming the dominant language of youth in the territory, and is becoming a threat to Samoan culture and way of… Audio
American Samoa retirement fund head fired
The American Samoa Retirement Fund executive director, Luatua Filisouaiga Taafua, has been fired amid a police investigation.
American Samoa's Hunkin keen on US post
The sister of a former American Samoan Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin has made known her intention to run for the seat her brother was held.
American Samoa investigating possible zika cases
The American Samoa department of health is investigating possible cases of zika in the territory.
Medical supply shipment to American Samoa hospital
American Samoa's LBJ Hospital officials say a shipment of medical supplies will not completely solve the shortage it is facing.
Doubled pay sought for American Samoa lawmakers
A legislator in American Samoa has proposed a near doubling of the salaries of those in the assembly.
American Samoa judge objects to same sex marriage
American Samoa's new District Court Judge says he will not perform same sex marriage weddings unless local laws are changed.
Man who stabbed cousin in American Samoa guilty of manslaughter
The American Samoa High court has accepted a plea agreement for a 21-year-old man who was charged with the murder of his cousin in August last year.
American Samoa tourism wants better air travel
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau says tourism continues to be hamstrung by inadequate air transport and immigration laws.
American Samoan tourism hits 'stumbling blocks'
A prominent American Samoa hotelier has hit out at what he says are stumbling blocks to improving the territory's fledgling tourism industry.
Cook Islands atoll starts to feel cyclone Victor
A resident on the small northern Cook Islands atoll of Palmerston says the approaching cyclone Victor could do serious damage.
Cyclone warning issued for Northern Cooks
The category two cyclone Victor appears to be slowly moving away from the northern Cook Islands, instead tracking towards the main island of Rarotonga.
American Samoa rep says to cut hospital salaries
The Chairman of a House Committee in American Samoa says high paid employees should have their salaries cut to resolve the shortage of supplies at the LBJ hospital.
Sport: American Samoa football players earn scholarships
Despite losing to Hawaii's West All Stars at the weekend, three members of American Samoa's All Star high school football team have been offered scholarships to further their studies in the US.
Medical supplies shortage at American Samoa hospital
Nurses at American Samoa's LBJ Hospital say the hospital's shortage of medical supplies is affecting the quality of patient care, with nurses forced to use bed sheets as dressings.
American Samoa Governor fears for Samoan culture
American Samoa's Governor has expressed concern that English is becoming the dominant language of youth, and is becoming a threat to Samoan culture and way of life.
American Samoa police call for overtime pay
Some government employees in American Samoa are asking why overtime pay hasn't been paid if the government is recording a surplus for the fiscal year.
American Samoa expects surplus
American Samoa's Governor, Lolo Moliga, says the government is forecasting to close its books for fiscal year 2015 with a US$4 million surplus.
