American Samoa

American Samoa appears to have escaped the worst effects of Cyclone Wasi.

Niue is preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Vicky, which is due to pass close to the island as at least a category two storm tonight.

A tropical depression near Wallis and Futuna has a moderate chance of developing into a cyclone on Friday, forecast to pass close to the two Samoas.

A spate of electric wire thefts in American Samoa has triggered power disruptions throughout the Tafuna area.

The Emergency Operation Center in American Samoa has been partially activated because of forecasts of winds of just under 100 km/ph for the territory.

A ceremony has been held in American Samoa to mark the launch of a coin honouring the territory's national park.

Samoa's meteorological service says there are currently two weather systems of concern to Samoa.

American Samoa's government and Congresswoman Aumua Amata, as well as the US State Department, will appeal against a US citizenship ruling on American Samoa nationals.

American Samoan residents have been warned of possible damaging weather conditions by the end of the weekend.

American Samoa has called on the US for more help in building the territory's resilience to disasters and diversifying its economy.

Eight passengers on a Hawaiian Air flight to American Samoa are in quarantine in the territory as part of safety measures against the coronavirus outbreak.

Health officials in American Samoa have confirmed another measles case after a sample tested positive at a Hawaii laboratory.