Earlier this week, National Geographic’s remote underwater cameras recorded an endangered leopard shark in Samoan waters. It was an "incredibly exciting and rewarding for the entire team," shares Pristine Seas scientist Jett Walker." Leopard sharks are rarely documented in this part of the Pacific. It is the first clear photographic and video evidence that confirms the species’ presence in Samoa.” [Photo: National Geographic]
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Thursday declined to confirm Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The installation of the new raised crosswalks and road signs by the...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Office of the Governor- American Samoa Government advises the public...
d2-american-samoa-2017The remotely operated vehicle, Deep Discoverer, imaging the seafloor off American Samoa during an expedition in 2017. Two expeditions in waters around American Samoa by NOAA Ocean Exploration and its partners are scheduled for August through October this year to map and characterize the deep seafloor for offshore critical mineral exploration.[Image credit: NOAA OER]
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Comfort food for Hurricane Lala from Amerika Samoa, available at... -
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Empowering Pacific Island Communities, Inc. (EPIC) is pleased to...
d2-american-samoa-2017The remotely operated vehicle, Deep Discoverer, imaging the seafloor off American Samoa during an expedition in 2017. Two expeditions in waters around American Samoa by NOAA Ocean Exploration and its partners are scheduled for August through October this year to map and...
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Update: Joint Ops team completes complex extraction and relocation of Samoa Airways plane at FitiutaFitiuta, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS), in close partnership with Samoa Airways, has successfully completed the complex extraction and recovery of the Twin...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 25, 2026, a man was arrested after allegedly stealing or taking his ex-wife's truck without her permission, driving it to her business in Pavaiai, and...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 26, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported his nephew allegedly drove onto his family's property while intoxicated,...
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HONOLULU — Tropical Storm Lala left behind a muddy mess Monday caused by intense rainfall and flooding as it moved past Hawaii’s main islands.Lala weakened from a hurricane to a tropical...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOATALA O LE TUPE A LE MALO O AMERIKA SAMOAI le ripoti o le tala o le tupe, i le faaiuga o le kuata lona tolu, o le tausaga tupe 2026, e pei ona fa’ao’oina atu i le...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOAMOLIA SE ALII I LE PISAPISA O I TOTONU O LE NU’UNa molia ia le susuga ia Solefai Sitagata, i le Faatupu Vevesi i nofoaga faitele, ona o se fa’alavelave na tula...
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August 13, 2026Michael McDonald’s August 11 op-ed, “American Samoa Says ‘No’: What Trump’s Critical Minerals EO Means for Our Future,” raises an important issue. But several... -
August 11, 2026[Editor’s Note: Michael J. McDonald is an Assistant Director for Port Administration- American Samoa, and heads the ASG committee that leads American Samoa’s engagement on the critical...
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August 3, 2026Long before Donald Trump entered politics, Lewis recounted a story he had heard on island.When the King of Tonga arrived, his people rose to their feet and bowed before their sovereign.Later,...
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July 1, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pickleball Association- American Samoa (PAAS) held its 2026 Summer Tournament from June 15- 19 that included participation from off-island — the Usos... -
June 5, 2026Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Government leaders, sports officials, and private‑sector partners gathered at the Michael Inc. Restaurant last week for an informational dinner hosted by the... -
April 27, 2026Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 23rd Annual Steinlager I‘a Lapo‘a Fishing Tournament wrapped up Saturday evening with an awards ceremony at Rock Bottom Steakhouse in Fagatogo,...