American Samoa

People in American Samoa are eagerly anticipating tomorrow's first taro shipment in two months from neighbouring Samoa.

A proposed change to American Samoa's veto rules has been defeated so far because of a lack of understanding, according to the territory's governor.

BlueSky Communications has moved to assure its customers in the American Samoa government and private sector that its communication systems are secure.

Māori elders have performed a traditional service at a graveside ceremony in American Samoa before the repatriation of the remains of a New Zealand sailor.

A new census form has been developed for American Samoa to accurately reflect the status of those born in the US territory.

A victims advocate in American Samoa says two policewomen have filed sexual harassment complaints against the commander of the Tafuna substation and a supervisor at the Fagaitua substation.

The Governor of American Samoa says he has advised all government directors communicating with the United States not to use foreign-owned communications networks.

The Supreme Court of Samoa has sentenced a man to nine years in prison for attacking his wife with a knife earlier this year.

Argosy University has opened a new campus in Ottoville, American Samoa.

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, has so far approved more than US$14 million under its Individual Assistance programme for people in American Samoa impacted by Tropical Storm Gita.

There are fears the 2020 Census for the United States could leave out American Samoans.

Civil aviation authorities in Samoa have suspended flights by Talofa Airways after an incident at the country's Faleolo International Airport.

Four fishermen who spent hours huddling together on their capsized boat off the coast of American Samoa have been rescued.

The landing of the Hawaiki undersea fibre optic cable in American Samoa is a step towards another foundation for the local economy, the territory's governor says.

American Samoa has met the US Coast Guard's requirement to have two tugboats on hand to accommodate large tonnage vessels like tankers and cruise ships.

Even before it arrives, the Hawaiki marine fibre optic cable is generating interest and excitement in American Samoa over the benefits its touted to bring.

The US president has relayed his appreciation to the people of American Samoa for their continued support and commitment to the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security is following up leads after laser beams were trained on the cockpit of the Hawaiian Airlines flight last Thursday night.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has launched a helpline in American Samoa for people still needing assistance after February's Cyclone Gita.

The US Small Business Administration has approved more than $1 million in federal disaster loans to businesses and residents of American Samoa.