American Samoa
News in Samoan for 30 January 2019
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Search for American Samoan teen to be called off
The search for a 16-year-old boy who tried to save his brothers from drowning in American Samoa is scheduled to be called off today.
Wrongful death lawsuit can be heard in American Samoa
A federal judge in California has ruled the High Court of American Samoa has jurisdiction to hear a wrongful death lawsuit.
News in Samoan for 29 January 2019
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Search continues for American Samoa boy missing at sea
Today is the third day of search and rescue efforts in American Samoa for a 16-year-old boy who was washed out to sea off Tula village on the eastern end of Tutuila island.
Sport: Tupapa Maraerenga start qualifier in style
Tupapa Maraerenga made an ominous start to the OFC Champions League Qualifier, with Cook Islands club outclassing Samoa's Kiwi FC 4-1 in Rarotonga.
Pay hike proposed for American Samoa lawmakers
A legislator in American Samoa is seeking a $10,000 pay increase for Fono leaders, senators and representatives.
News in Samoan for 24 January 2019
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News in Samoan for 22 January 2019
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Shooting range near American Samoa school irks residents
There is concern in American Samoa that the US Army Reserve's indoor shooting range is being built near schools.
American Samoa resumes guest worker scheme
American Samoa's governor has re-instated a guest worker scheme to help struggling tuna cannery StarKist Samoa.
StarKist in American Samoa wants more foreign workers
The tuna cannery StarKist Samoa has asked the American Samoa government to re-instate a guest worker programme to ease a labour shortage.
American Samoan senator sworn in despite controversy
Despite objections from some ranking chiefs, traditional leader Logoai Siaki Logoai has been sworn in as senator this week, completing the American Samoa Senate membership of 18.
Governor paints bleak picture of American Samoa economy
The American Samoa governor has told the joint opening of the 36th legislature that the state of the economy is not good and the territory is still reeling from the effects of the closure of two…
American Samoa village to counter Facebook abuse with fines
A village in American Samoa is threatening families with hefty fees if they abuse village chiefs on Facebook.
American Samoa governor to give State of the Territory Address
American Samoa's governor is expected to highlight the government's positive financial status during his State of the Territory Address today.
Some American Samoa govt staff driving illegally
The American Samoa governor says some officials are driving government vehicles without licences or proper authorisation.
American Samoa's Aumua backs Trump's wall stance
The American Samoa Congresswoman, Aumua Amata Radewagen, says she expects a deal to be made to stop the US government shutdown but says President Trump is right in insisting on funding for a border…
Lolo raises next year's American Samoa election campaign
American Samoa's gubernatorial election is more than a year away but Governor Lolo Moliga has brought up the issue of political campaigning during his first cabinet meeting for 2019 held last week in…
Efforts to improve petrol in American Samoa
The United States Coast Guard is working with the American Samoa government to improve the delivery of petrol to Manu'a in a safer and more efficient manner.