American Samoa Government
CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa
This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned. Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade. Tuna fishing and tuna processing plants are the backbone of the private sector, with canned tuna the primary export. Transfers from the US Government add substantially to American Samoa's economic well-being. Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes. Tourism is a promising developing sector. ... [Read More]
Eni Faleomavaega, United States Congress
Congressman Faleomavaega announced today that Mr. Bo Bryant, Director of Federal Government Relations for the McDonald’s Corporation, contacted his office on June 17, 2005 and requested a meeting to discuss the controversy surrounding the potential construction of a McDonald’s at Utulie beach. The meeting was held yesterday in the Congressman’s Washington office and Ms. Nicole E. Storey, a Government Relations Specialist for McDonald’s, also attended the meeting. The meeting was in response to Congressman Faleomavaega’s letter to Mr. Charles Tautolo dated May 25, 2005 and copied to the Vice Chairman and CEO of the McDonald’s Corporation. ...more » ... [Read More]
American Samoa Coastal Management Program
The territory has a traditional land tenure system in which an extended family owns land and the family chiefdivides use of the land between family members. With 90% of the land controlled this way, coastal managersstrive to include traditional leaders in the management process. Eight local governmental agencies review majorland activities. ... Government of American Samoa ... [Read More]
CIA - The World Factbook -- American Samoa
This is a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is communally owned. Economic activity is strongly linked to the US, with which American Samoa conducts most of its foreign trade. Tuna fishing and tuna processing plants are the backbone of the private sector, with canned tuna the primary export. Transfers from the US Government add substantially to American Samoa's economic well-being. Attempts by the government to develop a larger and broader economy are restrained by Samoa's remote location, its limited transportation, and its devastating hurricanes. Tourism is a promising developing sector. ... [Read More]
U.S. EPA Region 9: Pacific Islands:Territory of American Samoa
Potential ground water contamination is a major concern as the major aquifer on Tutuila Island is located in the fastest growing area in the Territory, the Tafuna Plains. Initiatives to address this include septic tank training for inspection and construction, regulation development and a wellhead protection program. Twenty-seven village water systems which historically exceeded bacti and turbidity standards were issued administrative orders in 1989 and have gradually been converting to the government water system as funding is available. At present only seven systems remain that still need to be hooked up to the government water system. ... [Read More]
ECONOMIC CENSUS OF AMERICAN SAMOA
Local governments use census data to assess business activities within their jurisdiction and to estimate the size and composition of economic sectors. The Government of American Samoa uses estimates to benchmark and weigh indexes of industrial production and productivity. The private sector uses the data to forecast general economic conditions. SPECIAL FEATURES ... To provide periodic and comprehensive data on American Samoa's economic activity and structure. The United States Code, Title 13, authorizes this survey and provides for mandatory responses. The Government of American Samoa assists with the census. ... [Read More]
American Samoa
The territory has a traditional land tenure system in which an extended family owns land and the family chief divides use of the land between family members. With 90 percent of the land controlled this way, coastal managers strive to include traditional leaders in the management process. Eight local governmental agencies review major land activities. For more information on the American Samoa Coastal Management Program, please visit: http://www.ocrm.nos.noaa.gov/czm/czmamericansamoa.html ... [Read More]
American Samoa Coastal and Marine Bibliographic Database - About
Wherever possible, hyperlinks to digital forms of each database entry have been provided to allow users direct access to the literature itself. Many of the entries, however, exist only in a hard copy format that can be found within many of the government organizations located on-island. Examples of these organizations include the American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP) and the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR). We suggest that you visit the Links page and follow the link to the American Samoa Government's Web site for information on how to contact these agencies. ... [Read More]
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