American Samoa
American Samoa's Faleomavaega laid to rest
Former American Samoa Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin was laid to rest at the Provo Cemetery in Provo Utah on Sunday with full military honours for the Vietnam War veteran.
Tuilaepa hopes American Samoa will join new submarine cable
Samoa's government has asked the American Samoa government to be a partner in building a new submarine cable between the two Samoas.
Sport: American Samoa calls all handball players
American Samoa is struggling to attract handball players to represent the territory in the Oceania Youth Beach Championships in May.
Doctor shortage fears in American Samoa
Medical sector workers in American Samoa says there is an urgent life and death situation with the hospital relying on a single paediatrician.
West Papuan advocates pay tribute to Faleomavaega
The East Timor Action Network, or ETAN, has paid tribute to the late Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin's work on West Papua.
American Samoa plea to Trump over Medicaid
American Samoa's Governor has called on the Trump Administration to be mindful that small economies such as American Samoa cannot afford any reduction in federal Medicaid funding.
Support sought to end vandalism in American Samoa schools
American Samoa's Education Department director is calling on village and community support to help stamp out something she says is costly for the department.
Trump asked to remove Pacific marine monument limits
The United States President Donald Trump has been asked to remove all marine monument fishing prohibitions established by the past two administrations.
Sport: Former Oregon QB working with kids in American Samoa
Former University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, whose parents are from American Samoa, has teamed up with California based non-profit group CASE Project to set up literacy workshops - called…
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 9 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 8 March 2017
New human rights training for PNG police; Commonwealth unveils plan to end domestic violence; Tongan authorities promote good hygiene after Typhoid cases; Tonga PM says Finance Minister had to go; A… Audio
Dengue in American Samoa sparks emergency
The acting American Samoa Governor, Lemanu Peleti Mauga, has declared a public health emergency following the confirmation of 3 people with dengue fever by the Hawaii State Laboratory. Audio
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.
