American Samoa
American Samoa cashing in on rogue cargo vessel
The American Samoa government has received $US46,000 in Port and Service fees imposed on the seized North Korean cargo vessel Wise Honest.
News in Samoan for 4 September 2019
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News in Samoan for 30 August 2019
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American Samoa governor wants a hefty wage hike
The governor of American Samoan, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, is pushing for hefty increases to the salaries of the governor and lieutenant-governor.
Methamphetamine use at crisis levels in American Samoa
Methamphetamine use in American Samoa is at crisis levels with elementary school children using the drug, a lawmaker says. Audio
News in Samoan for 28 August 2019
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Conference highlights Pacific's struggle to cope with drug trade
The need for networking, sharing of information, and capacity building to fight the illicit drug trade has been underscored at the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
American Samoa TeleCommunications get $US14m boost
The government owned American Samoa TeleCommunications Authority has been awarded more than $US14 million in federal funding over the next 10-years for maintaining, improving, and expanding affordable…
News in Samoan for 27 August 2019
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American Samoa clamp goes on medical drug brought in
Police in American Samoa say travellers arriving in the territory with large quantities of medication are facing extra scrutiny.
Pacific police playing catch up with tech-savvy criminals
American Samoa's Attorney General has told Pacific police commissioners that a regional approach is needed to tackle transnational crimes that have become widespread in the region.
3D hologrammes for American Samoa classroom
3D hologrammes are being used to beam academic instruction from the University of Hawai'i into classes at the American Samoa Community College to engage with students there.
Crackdown on tattoo artists in American Samoa
Tattoo artists from Samoa and the USA have had their tattoo kits confiscated by quarantine officers in American Samoa as part of a crackdown.
Search for American Samoan teens called off
The search for two cousins missing off Utumea beach in American Samoa has been called off.
News in Samoan for 22 August 2019
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Rising ocean flooding American Samoa's Aunuu
The rising sea level and inundation on the American Samoan island of Aunu'u has prompted residents to ask the territory's government for help.
Aumua asks brewery to pull 'hurtful' Bikini beer
An American brewery has been asked to stop selling a Bikini Atoll-themed beer by American Samoa's Congresswoman.
American Samoa judge says Samoa consul behaving sneakily
American Samoa District Court Judge Elvis Patea says he believes the Samoa Consulate Office is trying to dodge his orders regarding citizens of Samoa he has ordered to leave the territory.
News in Samoan for 21 August 2019
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