American Samoa
News in Samoan for 22 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
FEMA official refused entry to American Samoa because of Covid result
A Federal offical was refused entry into American Samoa last week because she had tested positive for Covid-19 a month earlier.
Stranded American Samoans to be able to vote and stand for office
American Samoans who stranded off-island because of Covid-19 will be able to vote in the November general elections. American Samoans who stranded off-island because of Covid-19 will be able to...
News in Samoan for Monday 20 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
American Samoa to extend suspension of Hawaii flights
American Samoa's governor has ordered flights between Pago Pago and Hawaii be suspended until September.
Feds rule on Covid-19 funds to American Samoa lawmakers
The investigative arm of the US Treasury Department has ruled that cheque payments to American Samoa lawmakers are unrelated to the covid-19 pandemic.
News in Samoan for 16 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Another American Samoa lawmaker returns Covid-19 cheque
A second lawmaker in American Samoa has returned the $US10,000 cheque they received from federal funds over the Covid-19 pandemic.
News in Samoan for 14 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
American Samoa legislator returns Covid-19 funds
An American Samoa legislator says he has returning a $US10,000 cheque received from Covid-19 funds.
News in Samoan for 10 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Protest against spending of Covid-19 funds in American Samoa
Protesters in American Samoa have voiced their concern about the government's use of federal Covid-19 funds.
American Samoa fono uses Covid federal funds for office space
Lawmakers in American Samoa have confirmed they are receiving Covid-19 funding but that it will go towards finding suitable premises to work.
American Samoa eases Covid-19 restrictions
Covid-19 restrictions have been further eased in American Samoa, with church services and gatherings of more than 150 people now allowed.