Pacific / American Samoa

Protest in American Samoa over salary hike

18:22 pm on 3 February 2016

Close to 100 people protested in American Samoa today over plans to ramp up the salaries of lawmakers.

A protest in American Samoa against bill to increase salaries of legislators. Photo: RNZI / Monica Miller

They were supporting the stand by the community group, United Citizens of American Samoa, at the Fagatogo malae in Pago Pago.

The group included students, teachers, government employees, business owners and parents.

The bill proposes a near doubling of salaries for the territory's elected representatives.

Protest in American Samoa Photo: RNZI / Monica Miller