American Samoa

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.

The United States Mint is launching a new coin that honours the National Park of American Samoa.

Ferry sailings between the two Samoas have been suspended to prevent any potential spread of the Wuhan coronavirus.

Fiji and other Pacific nations are joining the growing list of countries restricting access following the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China.