American Samoa
American Samoa guard phones used by inmates
Questioning from a judge has revealed that inmates at a jail in American Samoa get to use the mobile phones of guards.
American Samoa a step closer to 100 percent solar
American Samoa is on track to remove diesel fuel generators, with the launch of a solar energy system in Manu'a.
Tongan prison escapee denied bail in American Samoa
An American man charged with murder in Tonga, who fled the country on a yacht last week, has been denied bail in an American Samoa court.
Bank of Hawaii yet to give American Samoa closure date
The Bank of Hawaii is yet to say when it will leave American Samoa.
Cancelling Hawaiian's seat selection 'engineering issue'
Hawaiian Airlines says taking control of seat selection on American Samoa flights is an engineering issue. After a six-month study period, the airline found passengers on the route weighed 15… Audio
Free animal clinics for American Samoa
A team of 21 veterinary volunteers from the United States, including six veterinarians, is to hold free animal clinics in American Samoa from next week.
Seat selection an "engineering issue" - Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines says it is taking control of passenger seat allocation on its American Samoa flights to meet the weight limits of its aircraft. Audio
Fugitive US sailor remanded in American Samoa
The US citizen who escaped Tonga on his yacht after being suspected of killing his wife has been in court in American Samoa charged with unlawfully entering Pago Pago harbour.
New govt bank opens in Pago Pago
American Samoa's government-owned Territorial Bank has opened in Pago Pago.
Efforts begin to return American yachtie to Tonga
Extradition proceedings have begun to return an American yachtie in American Samoa to Tonga to face murder accusations. Audio
Fugitive from Tonga caught in American Samoa
An American man who escaped custody in Tonga and sailed out of the country in his yacht has been detained in American Samoa. Audio
Fugitive who fled Tonga detained in American Samoa
An American man who escaped custody in Tonga and sailed out of the country after a dramatic high-seas standoff has been detained in American Samoa.
Businessman doesn't buy Hawaiian Airlines rationale for seat policy
An American Samoa businessman, who filed a complaint with the US Department of Transport against Hawaiian Airlines, questions the rationale the airline has given for their new ticketing policy.
Fugitive yacht turns up in Pago Pago
The yacht Sea Oak sailed into American Samoa's Pago Pago Harbour on Tuesday with a man on board believed to be the fugitive murder suspect Dean Jay Fletcher. Audio
New jail facility opens in American Samoa
American Samoa has opened a new detention facility at the Territorial Correctional Facility.
American Samoa deadline set for absentee voting
The election office in American Samoa is reminding voters that next Monday is the deadling to submit request for local absentee voting.
Hawaiian Air seat policy irks American Samoa
Two American Samoa businessmen have filed complaints over Hawaiian Airlines' new seat policy which considers passengers' weight.
Zika Action Day in Pago Pago this weekend
American Samoans are being urged to take part in Zika Action Day to learn more about avoiding the virus.
New bank in American Samoa assures public
The board of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa has assured the public that the bank will be insured for any failures or crimes.
American Samoa plant to shut over fish shortage
American Samoa's largest private employer, StarKist Samoa, will shut down operations during the week starting October 10th because of a lack of fish.