American Samoa
Fish shortages force American Samoa cannery shut down
American Samoa's largest private employer, the StarKist Samoa cannery, will shut down operations next week because of fish shortages.
Pago Pago airport gets grant to repair runway
American Samoa's Pago Pago airport will receive $US3 million to repair one of its runways.
Reinforcements for American Samoa anti-drug unit
Eight police officers in American Samoa have been appointed to the newly formed Vice and Narcotics Tactical Unit.
Angel dust seized at American Samoa airport
A Chinese woman has been charged with drug possession in American Samoa after customs agents found two bottles of pills.
Committee to relect American Samoa governor sued for small claim
The committee to re-elect American Samoa governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga is being sued in a small claims court for not paying radio advertising bills.
American Samoan cabinet directors sent warning letters
The governor of American Samoa Lolo Matalasi Moliga says he has sent warning letters to some members of his cabinet.
American Samoa to launch online visas
American Samoa's attorney general has revealed his office is working on an online immigration permit system that will be launched by the end of the year.
Governor's power of veto could be changed in American Samoa
A constitutional change in American Samoa will be on the ballot next year if a measure introduced in the territory's Senate is approved.
Drug tests for American Samoa Govt workers possible
Random drug testing of American Samoa government employees is one of the recommendations from a committee
Underspend of Medicaid in American Samoa challenged
Three US territory lawmakers say better handling of American Samoa's medicaid funding is needed.
New hospital on the cards in American Samoa
American Samoa has informed a US congressional panel that the territory is exploring building a new hospital.
Sport: American Samoa handball team map path to Youth Olympics
American Samoa's Under 17 girls beach handball team is not resting on their laurels, after qualifying for next year's Youth Olympic Games in Argentina.
Sport: American Samoa sending a team to Youth Olympics
American Samoa is sending a team to next year's Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aries, Argentina.
Dengue fever on the rise in American Samoa
Dengue fever is on the increase in American Samoa.
Tongan detained for years in American Samoa allowed to go home
Tongan detained for two years in American Samoa immigration before being allowed to go home. Audio
Tongan citizen returns home after detention in American Samoa
The two year detention of a Tongan national by American Samoa Immigration has been described as unfair.
Ban on taro from Samoa remains
An American Samoan ban on imported taro from neighbouring Samoa has entered its seventh week.
American Samoa seeks federal cabotage waiver
American Samoa's governor, Lolo Matalasi Moliga, says for tourism to develop the federal cabotage law must be waived.
American Samoa pleads for more US funding
American Samoa's governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has asked the territory's Congresswoman Aumua Amata to introduce federal legislation providing for annual funding for the territory of $US50 million…
American Samoa governor predicts StarKist departure
The governor of American Samoa has predicted the departure of the StarKist tuna cannery in the next five years unless the US government intervenes.
