American Samoa
American Samoans sign petition against US army firing range
An American Samoa petition calls on the governor to relocate an indoor firing range being built next to a school.
Samoa identifies neighbour as source of drug smuggling
Samoa's government has pointed the finger at neighbouring American Samoa as being a source of illegal drugs being smuggled into the country.
American Samoa seeks federal help to get off EU blacklist
The governor of American Samoa has written to the US Treasury seeking assistance in having the territory removed from a black list issued by the European Union.
News in Samoan for 12 February 2019
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American Samoa drops case against Luatua
The High Court in Pago Pago has dismissed without prejudice the case against the former Director of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Luatua Filisouaina Taafua.
News in Samoan for 11 February 2019
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News in Samoan for 8 February 2019
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News in Samoan for 7 February 2019
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Samoas to work together against fire ants
Samoa and American Samoa have pledged to work closely together to fight the spread of the little fire ant.
News in Samoan for 6 February 2019
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One woman protest for improved health care in American Samoa
A demonstrator in American Samoa has been holding a one woman protest outside the temporary House of Representatives calling for better health care in the territory.
Samoas discuss little fire ant
Strategies to combat the little fire ant have been discussed by a Samoan delegation visiting American Samoa.
Sport: Tupapa, Kiwi FC advance in OFC Champions League
Tupapa Maraerenga and Kiwi FC have advanced to the group stage of the OFC Champions League after the final day of action at the qualifier tournament.
Candidate vetting bill passes American Samoa's parliament
A bill that would require all candidates for public office in American Samoa to go through criminal background checks has been passed by the territory's lower house.
American Samoa could vet candidates for governor
The House of Representatives in American Samoa has added candidates for governor and lieutenant governor to the list of people from whom criminal checks could be required.
American Samoa considers federalisation of border control
Lawmakers in American Samoa have discussed whether America's federal immigration service should take control of the territory's borders.
News in Samoan for 1 February 2019
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Shooting range next to schools irks parents in American Samoa
Parents and lawmakers in American Samoa have voiced concerns about a US Army firing range being built between two high schools.
Sport: Tupapa in control at OFC Qualifier
Tupapa Maraerenga have all but confirmed their place in the OFC Champions League main draw after thrashing Lotoha'apai United 4-1 to make it two wins from two in the Qualifier event in the Cook…
Sport: Tupapa and Lotoha'apai look to lock up OFC qualification
Tupapa Maraerenga and Lotoha'apai United will put their winning records on the line in the OFC Champions League Qualifier today, with the winner all but guaranteed one of two spots in the competition…