American Samoa
Sexual offender seeks probation after 'church calling'
A court in American Samoa has denied a request by a man accused of raping a 16-year old for a probative sentencing so he could proceed with his new calling to be a church minister.
Owner of boat boarded by Coast Guard wants answers
The owner of a purse seiner boarded by armed Coast Guard agents in American Samoa is seeking answers as to why his boat was targeted.
American Samoa's Faleomavaega remembered at service
The American Samoa memorial service for former US Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin had a bit of everything that Eni loved.
Scientists find living fossil in American Samoa deep dive
Scientists have discovered a living fossil in American Samoa at a depth of more than 4000 metres while exploring the ocean floor. Audio
Memorial today for American Samoa's Faleomavaega
A memorial service for former US congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin is being held today in American Samoa.
NFL sued over early death of American Samoa player
The widow of former American football player, who was born in American Samoa, has brought a wrongful death suit against the National Football League and the manufacturer of football helmets.
'Falsely accused' jailed in American Samoa
American Samoa's Public Defender, Douglas Fiaui, says he believes there are inmates wrongly accused in the territory and serving time in jail.
Drop in American Samoa's WHO funding blamed on past leaders
American Samoa's health director has blamed previous department heads for the drastic drop in financial assistance from the World Health Organization.
Tributes pour in for American Samoa's Faleomavaega
Tributes were pouring in from across the Pacific and the United States on Friday following the death of American Samoa's long-serving Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, who died on Thursday in Utah…
Aua village appeals to US military for clean-up help
People from the American Samoa village of Aua have made it known to the US Army Corps of Engineers that they want their lands cleaned from when the Navy had fuel tanks there.
US Democrat leaders praise work of Faleomavaega
The top Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives has described American Samoa's long-serving former Congressman, Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, as a patriot and a leader.
Polynesian granted waiver for American Samoa domestic flights
In accordance with current federal law, the US Transportation Department has granted just a 30-day cabotage waiver for the Samoa Government-owned Polynesian Airlines to operate neighbouring American…
Sport: Changes at American Samoa Olympic Committee
There has been a changing of the guard at the American Samoa National Olympic Committee.
Long-serving American Samoa congressman dies
Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, American Samoa's former long-serving representative to the United States Congress, has died in Utah, aged 73.
American Samoa's long serving former congressman dies
American Samoa's long-serving former Congressman, Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin, has died at the age of 73. Audio
American Samoa cannery pushes case for fed govt protection
The United States Congress's Natural Resources Committee has heard a strong case from the American Samoa cannery, Starkist Samoa, for federal government protection from foreign competition.
American Samoa in new drive against dengue
Health authorities in American Samoa again say that getting rid of breeding places of mosquitoes is the most effective way to stave off dengue fever which can turn deadly.
American Samoa has eight confirmed dengue fever cases
Dengue fever is again on the rise in American Samoa and health authorities are alerting the public to take action to protect themselves and their families.
Flash flood and wind warnings for American Samoa
People in American Samoa are being warned of flash flooding and high winds which could down power lines.
Sport: Football star uses speech to highlight fa'afafine issues
A star of the award-winning film about American Samoa's national football team has given the keynote address at the 40th Annual Conference of the East Coast Asian American Student Union at Raleigh…