American Samoa
Feds rule on Covid-19 funds to American Samoa lawmakers
The investigative arm of the US Treasury Department has ruled that cheque payments to American Samoa lawmakers are unrelated to the covid-19 pandemic.
News in Samoan for 16 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Another American Samoa lawmaker returns Covid-19 cheque
A second lawmaker in American Samoa has returned the $US10,000 cheque they received from federal funds over the Covid-19 pandemic.
News in Samoan for 14 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
American Samoa legislator returns Covid-19 funds
An American Samoa legislator says he has returning a $US10,000 cheque received from Covid-19 funds.
News in Samoan for 10 July 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Protest against spending of Covid-19 funds in American Samoa
Protesters in American Samoa have voiced their concern about the government's use of federal Covid-19 funds.
American Samoa fono uses Covid federal funds for office space
Lawmakers in American Samoa have confirmed they are receiving Covid-19 funding but that it will go towards finding suitable premises to work.
American Samoa eases Covid-19 restrictions
Covid-19 restrictions have been further eased in American Samoa, with church services and gatherings of more than 150 people now allowed.
News in Samoan for 30 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
American Samoa govt employees stranded abroad will be paid
American Samoa's governor has ordered cut hours and pay to be restored for government employees stranded off island.
American Samoa struggles with quarantine workload
American Samoa's Department of Health is struggling to take care of people in quarantine from repatriation flights from Samoa.
News in Samoan for 26 June 2020
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio