American Samoa
American Samoa clamp on public servant car use
The American Samoa Government is cutting vehicle fuel vouchers for government departments by 50 percent.
American Samoan study says Zika defect risk falls during pregnancy
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a new study in American Samoa and the other territories, that the risk for Zika-related birth defects falls in each trimester.
Samoas work on tsunami warning agreement
The two Samoas are trying to work out an agreement to address their divergence in tsunami warning systems.
Samoas discuss cyclone season
Weather forecasters and disaster management officials from the two Samoas are meeting to discuss what they have learned from the just concluded tropical cyclone season.
Former StarKist exec facing price fixing charge
A former senior executive of StarKist, which owns the StarKist Samoa cannery in American Samoa, has been charged in the US with one-count of price fixing.
American Samoa suspends import of Samoa taro and shoots
The American Samoa Department of Agriculture has suspended importing of all taro and taro shoots from Samoa, effective immediately.
American Samoa's Aumua backs fresh climate talks
American Samoa's member of the US Congress says she can understand the disappointment Pacific Islanders feel about the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Pact.
American Samoans urged to protect Aua coral
American Samoa has been urged to prioritise protection of its precious coral reef system.
Trump budget would mean cuts for American Samoa
United States President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the Office of Insular Affairs would have a significant impact on American Samoa.
American Samoan reef surveyed over 100 years
People in American Samoa are this week celebrating 100 years since scientists first surveyed one of the territory's coral reefs.
American Samoa urged to take Hawaii's lead on economic growth
An economist from the United States Department of Interior says American Samoa should look at what Hawaii does if it's to maintain fiscal stability.
American Samoa highlights dangers posed by mosquitoes
Tomorrow in American Samoa is Mosquito Action Day, an initiative by the Department of Health to heighten awareness of the dangers posed by mosquitoes, which carry deadly diseases.
American Samoa cop back in court over sex charges
An American Samoa policeman is expected back in court to plead to three sex offences.
American Samoa turns down cannery storage request
The American Samoa Government has rejected a request from StarKist Samoa for space for a cold storgage facility for the cannery.
American Samoa gets help from Aust surgeons
A team of orthopedic surgeons from Australia is conducting clinics and performing surgeries for local residents with bone problems.
Call for tax incentives for American Samoa
A United States Department of Interior economist Wali Osman says the economies of US territories would benefit from special tax incentives.
Landslide cuts off western end of American Samoa
In American Samoa, a massive landslide at Malota has cut off access to the western end of the island and downed power lines and telephone lines.
Major flooding in American Samoa due to heavy rain
Heavy rain in American Samoa has caused major flooding in the territory.
10am World, Pacific and Sports News for 12 May 2017
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American Samoa forced to hire nurses off island
American Samoa's LBJ Hospital does not have enough locals who want to become nurses and has been forced to hire off island.