American Samoa
US volunteers bolster teacher numbers in American Samoa
American Samoa's schools are again getting teaching support from volunteers with US -based 'World Teach'.
Vegetables confiscated in American Samoa
American Samoa's agriculture department has confiscated about 130 kilograms of locally-grown vegetables that allegedly breached regulations.
Job loss warning serious for American Samoa
Thousands of people in American Samoa could be out of a job if fish deliveries fail to arrive by next week. Audio
Immigrants urged to complete American Samoa amnesty process
People who have registered through an amnesty programme to become legal immigrants in American Samoa, are being urged to complete the process before September 30.
Bill introduced to prevent slow shipping to American Samoa
American Samoa's congresswoman in the United States has introduced a bill to prevent shipping slowdowns like what was seen at ports on the West Coast this year.
Staffing crisis at American Samoa's only hospital
There's a staffing and resource crisis at American Samoa's only hospital, with a paediatrician saying staffing levels are unsafe.
Bluesky to pay American Samoa wages
Bluesky Communications in American Samoa has agreed to pay back wages to affected workers after a collaring from the US Department of Labor.
American Samoa faces reduced budget
The American Samoa Government is cutting its budget for the coming year.
Suspected dengue cases rise in American Samoa
In American Samoa, the number of suspected dengue fever cases has risen to 238, up from more than 180 in one week.
Community effort helps fight dengue in American Samoa
Disease control officials in American Samoa says a community approach is the best way to fight dengue in the territory.
Sport: Pacific Special Olympic teams succeed
Team Fiji's Special Olympics World Games campaign has seen more success.
Taro researcher in American Samoa says no to GM
A researcher in American Samoa says he's not using genetic modification techniques in his search for new taro varieties. Audio
Rugby player and author Jerome Kaino
Jerome Kaino was 21 when he made his debut for Auckland, the Blues and the All Blacks in the same year. He's considered to be the best blindside flanker in world rugby. Born in American Samoa, he was… Audio
South Pacific tuna talks kick off
Fresh negotiations will get underway this week to reach a new agreement on the South Pacific Tuna Treaty.
American Samoa to develop salt resistant Taro strains
In American Samoa researchers are hoping to breed taro that can grow in salty environments, after finding an increase in salinity is causing crops to fail in traditionally grown areas. Audio
American Samoa wants catch limit exemption
An American Samoa fisheries task force has warned of economic catastrophe if the US purse seiner fleet packs up due to lost fishing grounds in near waters.
American Samoa canneries with supply concerns
The two local canneries - the backbone of American Samoa's private sector economy - fear losing their fish supply.
Polynesian exemption in American Samoa continues
Another 30-day exemption has been granted for the Samoan owned Polynesian Airlines to continue operating domestic flights in American Samoa.
American Samoa to extend travel ID validity
American Samoa Certificates of Identity will be extended from 6 months to a year after travellers encountered problems overseas.
Dengue numbers in American Samoa expected to climb
The number of suspected dengue fever cases in American Samoa has now gone past 150.
