American Samoa
American Samoa wants more help to combat drugs
Federal, terroritorial and local community leaders meet to find ways to combat the" scourge" of drugs that is impacting American Samoa.
Am Samoa governor warns of funding issues
American Samoa's governor says his administration needs to be wary of funding issues because another US government shutdown next month is inevitable.
American Samoa investigates food stamp fraud
An investigation into alleged fraud and counterfeiting of food stamp vouchers is underway in American Samoa but the governor won't comment publicly about the matter.
Am Sam Western Union staff charged with stealing from customers
Two former Western Union employees in American Samoa have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from two Asian customers.
Samoa questions American Samoa's continued taro ban
Samoa is questioning why American Samoa is continuing a taro importation ban from its western cousins.
Three people in American Samoa face fraud charges
Three people have been arrested and charged in American Samoa in relation to food stamp fraud which allegedly netted US$700,000.
Sport: Tupapa seal OFC Champions League return
Tupapa Maraerenga have qualified for the OFC Champions League group stage after thrashing Veitongo FC 9-2 in the penultimate round of the four-team qualifying tournament in Pago Pago.
Flight laser incident in American Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed that a laser was pointed at one its aircraft as it was landing at Pago Pago International Airport in American Samoa on Friday.
American Samoa still without a cardiologist
The only hospital in American Samoa remains without a cardiologist.
Sport: Lupe demand discipline as Tupapa eye qualification
Lupe Ole Soaga football coach Paul Ualesi is demanding better discipline from his team as the Samoan title holders look to bounce back from a first up defeat at the OFC Champions League Qualifier.
Am Samoa shuts down non-essential local government operations
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has ordered the shutdown of all non-essential local government operations which are federally funded.
Sport: Tupapa Maraerenga start strong at the OFC Qualifiers
Cook Islands football champions Tupapa Maraerenga have made a winning start at the OFC Champions League Qualifiers, beating Samoa's Lupe Ole Soaga 1-0 in Pago Pago.
Concerns in Samoa as Pacific's dengue challenge grows
The Pacific Community says it's concerned about outbreaks of dengue fever in the region becoming harder to combat.
American Samoa Tafuna project canned
The American Samoa government's plans to set up a multi-line food processing plant at the Tafuna Industrial Park "have come to a close", after efforts to attract investors failed.
Sport: American Samoa advances Mini Games bid
The American Samoa National Olympic Committee is pressing ahead with preparations to make a formal bid to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
American Samoa lawmakers discuss dengue measures
American Samoa lawmakers have held a special session this week to discuss what is being done to prevent dengue spreading further.
American Samoa police investigating prison escape
Police in American Samoa are investigating how four inmates escaped from the Territorial Correctional Facility in Tafuna on Sunday night.
Questions over American Samoan food processing factory delay
An American Samoa lawmaker has raised questions in the territory's Senate over why a new food processing factory promised for the territory has still not eventuated.
American Samoa govt resubmits bill to hike excise tax
The American Samoa government has resubmitted a bill to hike the excise tax on miscellaneous items to the fono.
American Samoa looks to tap into booming wedding market
American Samoa is looking at amending local laws to tap into the Pacific's booming wedding market.