American Samoa
American Samoa Governor signals possible repatriation
The American Samoan Governor has asked officials to work on a repatriation plan to get residents home by next week.
News in Samoan for 1 September 2020
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News in Samoan for 31 August 2020
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News in Samoan for 28 August 2020
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American Samoa govt accused of having no repatriation plan
An American Samoan lawmaker says the government is lacking any plan to safely bring home residents who went off-island for medical appointments.
News in Samoan for 27 August 2020
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News in Samoan for 26 August 2020
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News in Samoan for 25 August 2020
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Medicinal marijuana option looked at as American Samoa seeks funding
The legalisation of medicinal marijuana has been put forward as a way to release Medicaid funding for American Samoa.
News in Samoan for 24 August 2020
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News in Samoan for 21 August 2020
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American Samoa keeps eye on Hawaiian Covid situation
American Samoa's Department of Health says it is closely monitoring the extent of the Covid-19 outbreak in Hawai'i.
News in Samoan for 20 August 2020
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American Samoan governor outlines FEMA stoush
American Samoa's Governor says the withdrawal of federal officers from the territory was over the refusal to waive quarantine requirements for the agency known as FEMA.
News in Samoan for 19 August 2020
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New minimum wage threshold set for American Samoan graduates
American Samoa's Governor has established a new compensation policy for graduates entering the workforce.
News in Samoan for 18 August 2020
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American Samoa soldier denied entry despite meeting health requirements
An official says the US Army soldier who was refused entry into American Samoan met all the health requirements as set out by the territory.
News in Samoan for 17 August 2020
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Former boxer takes American Samoa govt to court over Covid restrictions
A former national representative boxer has filed a lawsuit against the American Samoa government for restricting his right to freedom of religion.