American Samoa
American Samoa governor calls for overhaul of education sector
American Samoa's Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has indicated his intentions to overhaul the public school system in the US territory.
American Samoa tourism looks at US market
American Samoa Visitors Bureau and Hawaiian Airlines have agreed to work together on a travel package to entice visitors from the US.
Drug problem a silent killer in territory says American Samoa official
The Secretary of Samoan Affairs has issued a call for the territory to unite against the drug infestation that's affecting American Samoa.
American Samoa TV channel changes hands
A television channel in American Samoa has been sold to the Seventh Day Adventist church.
Inter-Samoa air traffic soars
Polynesian Airlines has increased flights between the Samoas to 14 per day, almost double its normal schedule.
Sniffer dog finds drugs in mail in American Samoa
A woman who turned up at the American Samoa Post Office in Pago Pago to pick up her mail ended up in jail pending police investigations of drugs allegedly found in the package she claimed.
Limited options for American Samoa cannery workers
Few options are available for the workers being displaced by the closure of a cannery in American Samoa.
American Samoa cannery workers burdened by closure
Cannery workers in American Samoa have few job options following the cannery's closure. Audio
American Samoa Governor wants tourism review
American Samoa's Governor has called on the territory's Visitors Bureau to undertake a review of its long-term development plan.
Production ends tomorrow at American Samoa cannery
Tomorrow is the last day of production before Samoa Tuna Processors in American Samoa shuts down its canning operations indefinitely.
American Samoa Senate President awaits confirmation
Gaoteote Tofau Palaie looks set for another term as President of American Samoa's Senate.
Aviation reform for American Samoa pushed out
US House leaders have sidelined legislation to improve air services within American Samoa until the new Congress in January. The House will not take up the omnibus territories legislation passed...
Backing for GAO view on minimum wage in American Samoa
American Samoa's StarKist Samoa cannery has commended the US Government Accountability Office's suggestions to ease concerns about federally mandated increases in the minimum wage.
Tonga submits extradition request for US murder suspect
Tonga has officially submitted a request to the US to extradite Dean Jay Fletcher, the US citizen wanted for the murder in Tonga.
American Samoa cannery partial shutdown next week
Only 100 workers at Americian Samoa's Samoa Tuna Processors will keep their jobs when the cannery closes its canning operations next week.
Tuna commission urges focus on sustainability
The Tuna Commission is urging its members to focus on managing fish stocks instead of short-term financial gains.
US fugitive, wanted in Tonga, detained without bail
A federal court in Hawaii has ruled to detain without bail a United States citizen wanted in Tonga for the murder of his wife.
Some American Samoa power workers to lose jobs
Employees of the American Samoa Power Authority have been told to expect significant cuts to jobs and services in February next year.
US Tuna Association to defend fishing rights at Fiji meeting
The US-based American Tunaboat Association is calling for a "level playing field" and the protection of US fishing rights at a regional fisheries meeting in Fiji.
Savali Talavou Ale poised to be American Samoa Speaker
American Samoa's House of Representatives is poised to make Savali Talavou Ale the next Speaker after running unopposed in this month's election.
