American Samoa
American Samoa's Governor re-elected
In American Samoa, the incumbent team of Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga won yesterday's general election, according to unofficial results.
American Samoa's Moliga has big lead
With half the votes counted in American Samoa's election for governor, the incumbents Lolo Moliga and Lemanu Peleti Mauga have a significant lead with 5385 votes.
Early results in American Samoa favour the status quo
The initial election returns in American Samoa give the incumbents, Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his deputy, Lemanu Sialega Peleti Mauga, a substantial lead over second placed Faoa Aitofele Sunia…
Peaceful start to voting in American Samoa
Voting in American Samoa has started off quietly but is expected to pick up this afternoon.
Early morning voting kicks off in American Samoa
Voting booths have opened in American Samoa where people will decide on the territory's governor and deputy, its delegate to Congress and 20 members of the House of Representatives.
Candidate funding details released in American Samoa
The details of candidates' campaign funding have been released ahead of the American Samoa election tomorrow.
Campaigning in American Samoa not affected by rain
Heavy rain in American Samoa is not expected to stop electioneering on the last day before the vote.
Pacific free flu vaccine delivery stopped
United Airlines has discontinued the service of shipping free flu vaccines to the Pacific Islands.
Over 1200 absentee votes cast in American Samoa
More than 1200 votes have been cast for early voting in American Samoa through absentee ballots for tomorrow's elections.
US mum on Tongan extradition request
The U.S Justice Department has declined to comment on whether an extradition request has been received for the return to Tonga of an American man wanted for murder.
No free lunch for American Samoa voters
American Samoans have been reminded that the giving out of free food on election day is prohibited under territorial election law.
Swains delegate wants more recognition in American Samoa
The Swains Island delegate to American Samoa's House of Representatives has called for his island to have greater recognition in the territory.
American Samoans reminded they can take two hour voting break
Employers in American Samoa have been reminded of local laws, which allow voters, to go to the polls on November 8 to cast their ballots.
American, wanted in Tonga, stays in American Samoa
American Samoa District Court Judge Fiti Sunia has denied a motion from American Dean Fletcher on charges of entering the terrritory illegally to be dismissed. American Samoa District Court Judge...
American Samoa farmers rebuked for pesticide use
The American Samoa government says the sale of some locally grown foods was stopped to protect school children from uncertified pesticides.
US company fined for dumping oily waste in American Samoa
A US based tuna fishing company has been convicted and given a $US1.6 million fine for dumping oil waste in the waters off American Samoa.
Vaifanua leaders back Gaoteote for American Samoa senate seat
The traditional leaders of Vaifanua county council in American Samoa have again selected Gaoteote Tofau Palaie to take up their senatorial seat for the next four years.
American Samoa to upgrade immigration system
American Samoa is upgrading its immigration data system that will help track overstayers.
American Samoa island powered by solar energy
Tau, one of American Samoa's outer Manua islands, is now powered by solar energy.
American Samoa suspends local vegetable sale and use
The American Samoa Department of Agriculture has suspended the use of many locally grown vegetables in the School Lunch Program.