American Samoa
American Samoa business licence costs could soar
Business licence fees in American Samoa could increase by up to 1000 percent if a bill proposed by the administration is enacted into law.
Hotel owners oppose proposed tax in American Samoa
Hotel and motel owners in American Samoa have called a proposed five percent hotel tax unfair.
American Samoa businesses face fee hikes
Business licence fees in American Samoa could increase by as much as 50 to 90 percent if a proposed bill is passed into law.
Polynesian granted another waiver in American Samoa
The United States Department of Transportation has granted another waiver to the Samoa government operated Polynesian Airlines so it can continue domestic flights to Manu'a.
American Samoa Govt won't invest in food plant
The American Samoa Governor has signed an agreement to allow AVM Bernardo Engineering to look for a company to manage a proposed food plant, after the Government turned down an offer to invest in the…
Fourth charged over drive-by shooting in American Samoa
In American Samoa, the man believed to have been the driver of the car from which shots were fired at the Leone police substation last year was charged in the District Court yesterday.
American Samoa congresswoman slams 'environmental colonialism'
American Samoa's Congresswoman, Aumua Amata Radewagen, has charged the Obama administration with environmental colonialism.
American Samoa longline fleet offered lifeline
The Tautai o Samoa Longline and Fishing Association says an exemption for longliners to fish in protected American Samoan waters will help the local fleet survive.
American Samoa gets new representative
Matagi David Sialega Mauga has won a special election in American Samoa. He replaces Lemapu Suiaunoa Talo.
American Samoa incensed over fishery move
There is strong criticism in American Samoa of a decision by the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council to allow longliners to fish in waters now reserved for small boats or alia.
American Samoa government faces cut in working hours
The American Samoa governor is considering a cut in the working hours of government employees because of a lack of money.
Longliners given green light for American Samoa reserve
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has approved exemption for longliners in protected American Samoan waters.
Health the focus for American Samoa school lunch
Award winning New Zealand chef, Robert Oliver, wants to help improve the health of young people in American Samoa.
Hotel tax proposed for American Samoa
The American Samoa government is proposing a hotel occupancy tax of 5% of the daily room rate.
Shooting related arrests in American Samoa
The police in American Samoa arrested two men yesterday in connection with the search of a fourth suspect in the shooting of the Leone police substation last November.
Honolulu-PagoPago flights increased
Hawaiian Air is adding ten extra flights on the Honolulu to American Samoa route.
US citizenship a question 'for American Samoans'
American Samoa's representative to the US Congress says a mainland court should not be deciding the question of citizenship of American Samoans.
Proposal to give American Samoan fishing boats an exemption
The Governor of American Samoa has called proposed exceptions to fishing rules an 'invasion of American Samoa's 50-mile zone'.
Third arrest made in American Samoa shooting
A third suspect in American Samoa has been charged in connection with last year's shooting of a police station in Leone.
American Samoa stands up to proposed US coral ban
The American Samoa Marine and Wildlife Department is against a proposed US federal ban on removal of coral, saying the ban will impact the fishing culture.