American Samoa
News in Samoan for 26 June 2018
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
US Court told Samoan citizenzhip claims for congress to decide
Any grievance over US citizenship from persons born in American Samoa should be directed to the US Congress, the US Justice Department says.
News in Samoan for 19 June 2018
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
New building permits issued in American Samoa after Gita
In American Samoa, about land use 500 permits have been issued for new construction and repairs to homes destroyed or damaged during Gita in February.
American Samoan US Citizenship case appeal for intervention
The American Samoa Government and the territory's Congresswoman are asking a Utah federal court in Salt Lake City to allow them to intervene in a citizenship legal case.
American Samoa reservists deploy to Middle East
American Samoa Army reservists who perform mortuary functions are deploying this week to the Middle East.
American Samoa governor says hospital meth case progressing
The American Samoa Governor has given assurances that everything is being done to solve the case of crystal methamphetamine being found in the LBJ Hospital mail more than a week ago.
American Samoa goes from short supply of taro to flooded market
The American Samoa Director of Agriculture says the situation surrounding taro has gone from short supplies to a flooded market.
Constitution amendment will be on American Samoa ballot
The Election Office in American Samoa has confirmed an option to amend to the constitution will be on the ballot in this year's general election.
Sport: Tonga clinch OFC U19 Qualifier title
Tonga are through to the OFC Under 19 Football Championship main draw after winning the Qualifier event in Rarotonga.
New health centre planned for American Samoa
A new health centre is being planned for American Samoa.
American Samoa could intervene in citizenship lawsuit in Utah
The US Justice Department has hinted at the possibility of the American Samoa Government intervening as a defendant in the citizenship lawsuit filed last month in the federal court in Utah.
Starkist to lease closed American Samoa cannery
In American Samoa, the US cannery StarKist has announced it will lease the Samoa Tuna Processing facility in Atu'u, which ceased production in 2016.
Crystal meth found in American Samoa hospital mail
The CEO of the LBJ Hospital in American Samoa has confirmed the discovery of drugs in the hospital mail.
Solution sought for buses not picking up students in American Samoa
American Samoa's Commerce Commission is trying to address community concerns that buses are not picking up students.
Sport: Winning start for Samoa, Tonga U19 footballers
Samoa and Tonga made winning starts to the OFC Under 19 Championship Qualifier with matching 3-0 victories over American Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Positive response for American Samoa pre-natal programme
A pilot programme in American Samoa which delivers pre natal care to pregnant women is seeking more participants.
Lease deal announced for American Samoa cannery
In American Samoa, the US cannery StarKist has announced that it will lease the Samoa Tuna Processing facility in Atuu, which ceased production in 2016.
Equipment failure at American Samoa airport
The repaired Instrument Landing System at Pago Pago international airport in American Samoa has failed a flight check.
American Samoa may not join Pacific Islands Forum - US
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands has indicated that American Samoa may not not join the Pacific Islands Forum as a full member.