American Samoa
American Samoa calls for US infrastructure funding
American Samoa's governor wants the US Senate to approve funding for the territory's infrastructure needs.
American Samoa man guilty of shooting at police vehicle
A man in American Samoa has been found guilty of shooting at a police vehicle at the Tony Solaita Baseball Field in December 2017.
American Samoa govt could owe hospital $US13m
A lawmaker in American Samoa says his government could owe more than $US13 million to the territory's hospital.
Call for drug rehab centre in American Samoa
The American Samoa public defender Michael White has added his voice to calls for a drug rehabilitation centre to be built in the territory.
American Samoa asks US Senate for food funds
American Samoa is asking the US Senate for more support with food assistance as it struggles with the ongoing impact of last year's Tropical Cyclone Gita.
American Samoa's StarKist defends hiring Samoan nationals
A major tuna cannery in American Samoa is defending the hiring of hundreds of workers from neighbouring Samoa.
Bluesky telecom sold to Fiji's ATH
Fiji's Amalgamated Telecom Holdings has bought controlling interest shares in the Bluesky group of companies.
News in Samoan for 28 February 2019
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News in Samoan for 27 February 2019
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Health check ups ordered for American Samoa inmates
American Samoan authorities have ordered health check ups for inmates and improvements to the territory's prison.
Possible cyclone developing west of Samoas
The Fiji Meteorological Service says a tropical depression to the west of the Samoas could develop into a cyclone within the next six to 12 hours.
News in Samoan for 26 February 2019
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Depression near Samoas could become cyclone
The potential for a tropical depression northwest of Samoa to develop into a cyclone is high, the Samoa Meteorology Division says.
News in Samoan for 25 February 2019
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Brown water sent for testing from American Samoa
The American Samoa Power Authority is sending samples of brown-coloured water being pumped from water wells at Tafuna for testing off island.
News in Samoan for 22 February 2019
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Hole found in ship's hull in American Samoa
A tiny hole has been found in the hull of a ferry in American Samoa that started to sink while docked in Fagatogo.