American Samoa
US-based Samoan group seeks citizenship
A California-based Samoan organisation, which is arguing for automatic US citizenship for persons born in American Samoa, is being allowed to file a "friend of the court brief" at the federal court in…
American Samoa survey shows support for raising girls' marriage age
A survey in American Samoa has shown strong support for raising the legal marriage age for girls.
American Samoans find it hard to cash FEMA cheques
Some people in American Samoa, who received compensation for damage caused by tropical cyclone Gita, are having difficulty cashing their cheques.
American Samoans to get local university access
A private American universiity, Wayland Baptist, is setting up a campus in American Samoa this week.
Tutuila boil water notice in place until December 2019
The boil water notice on the main American Samoan island of Tutuila should be completely lifted by December next year, the Power Authority says.
Ocean safety pilot in American Samoa
An ocean rescue station has been established in Leone village in American Samoa to improve water safety and prevent drownings.
American Samoans not colonised - statement to the UN
The American Samoa Government has again told the UN Decolonisation Committee the territory's people do not consider themselves colonised.
American Samoans to welcome taro with open arms
People in American Samoa are eagerly anticipating tomorrow's first taro shipment in two months from neighbouring Samoa.
Campaign planned in American Samoa over veto rule change
A proposed change to American Samoa's veto rules has been defeated so far because of a lack of understanding, according to the territory's governor.
BlueSky reassures American Samoan customers and govt
BlueSky Communications has moved to assure its customers in the American Samoa government and private sector that its communication systems are secure.
NZ military man's body brought back from American Samoa
Māori elders have performed a traditional service at a graveside ceremony in American Samoa before the repatriation of the remains of a New Zealand sailor.
New census form for American Samoa
A new census form has been developed for American Samoa to accurately reflect the status of those born in the US territory.
American Samoa policewomen file harassment complaints
A victims advocate in American Samoa says two policewomen have filed sexual harassment complaints against the commander of the Tafuna substation and a supervisor at the Fagaitua substation.
American Samoan govt workers warned against foreign networks
The Governor of American Samoa says he has advised all government directors communicating with the United States not to use foreign-owned communications networks.
Samoa knife attacker jailed for nine years
The Supreme Court of Samoa has sentenced a man to nine years in prison for attacking his wife with a knife earlier this year.
University in American Samoa opens new campus
Argosy University has opened a new campus in Ottoville, American Samoa.
FEMA providing millions in American Samoa after Gita
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, has so far approved more than US$14 million under its Individual Assistance programme for people in American Samoa impacted by Tropical Storm Gita.
US Census may omit American Samoans
There are fears the 2020 Census for the United States could leave out American Samoans.
Talofa Airways flights suspended
Civil aviation authorities in Samoa have suspended flights by Talofa Airways after an incident at the country's Faleolo International Airport.
