American Samoa
Guam and American Samoa denied committee vote
Congressional representatives of United States territories like Guam and American Samoa have been denied the right to vote in the Committee of the Whole.
American Samoa may seek US help for wage increases
American Samoa's governor is again exploring the possibility of seeking financial assistance from the United States to subsidise future minimum wage increases.
Second loan request for American Samoa's internet cable
American Samoa's telecommunications authority has made a second loan request to help fund a new undersea internet cable.
American Samoa taskforce set up to review revenue
A taskforce has been created to review revenue generating measures of the American Samoa Government.
Education reform task force set up in American Samoa
A task force has been set up in American Samoa to review the public school system and recommend changes to improve it.
American Samoa governor says 2016 'challenging'
The American Samoa Governor Lolo Moliga says 2016 was a difficult and challenging year for the government.
Fruean declines American Samoa cabinet job
American Samoa's governor's first choice for Commissioner of Public Safety Senator Tuaolo Fruean is not taking up the cabinet appointment.
Samoa PM touts NZ seasonal jobs
Samoa's prime minister has touted New Zealand's seasonal employers programme as an option for citizens who lost their jobs when an American Samoa cannery closed.
12 cruise ships due in American Samoa this year
American Samoa is scheduled for have 12 cruise ship visits this year, carrying around 28,000 passengers.
Multi-million dollar passenger vessel arrives in American Samoa
The American Samoa Government's new multi-million dollar passenger and cargo vessel arrives in Pago Pago amid a packed crowd, which included territorial leaders.
American Samoa's Aumua rejoins US Congress
American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen has become a member of the 115th US Congress.
Inauguration ceremony for American Samoa's top posts
American Samoa's Governor and Lieutenant Governor are sworn in at the Fagatogo Pavilion.
Heavy rain causes flooding in American Samoa
Heavy rain in American Samoa has caused flooding in parts of the territory.
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.