March 2017
DMWR still seeking funding to remove longliner grounded off Nuuuli reef
Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources director Va’amua Henry Sesepasara continues to seek federal funding to help remove a foreign longline fishing vessel grounded
Massive eradication effort kills thousands of Alamea in Territory
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — Alamea (crown of thorns starfish) is native to American Samoa reefs, but in the last few years have been seen in alarmingly high numbers.
Cyclone Debbie reaches category four, thousands in low-lying Mackay, Australia areas told to leave
Tropical Cyclone Debbie has intensified to category four and is expected to hit the north Queensland coast on Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned.
Spawnbreezie’s “night” is the talk of the town
The territory's first laser light show was on display this past Saturday during the Spawnbreezie concert hosted by Bluesky Communications at the Fagatogo Pavilion — it was part of the celebration t
Pray for PFC Atanoa Jr.
The people of American Samoa are being asked to come together and pray for a Toa o Samoa, US Army Private First Class (PFC) Aukuso Kiliona Atanoa Jr.
Update: Container scanner fee to go in effect Apr. 3
The container scanner fee is set to go into effect early next week, after training of Customs agents, who are charged with manning the equipment, is completed, according to a statement released by
No funds for Rome trip came from government, Stigmata Dad says
Apia, SAMOA — Former Reverend Opapo Soana’i Oeti has set the record straight dismissing rumors circulating that funds used for their trip to Rome were from the government of Samoa. Howeve
Republican Party of American Samoa family fun day
The Republican Party of American Samoa hosted a family fun day at Utulei Beach over the weekend where close to 40 people turned out. RPAS is getting ready to head to San Diego in May for the Repub
Fa’alauiloa aloaia le fa’aaoga masini Rapiscan su’e ai uta mai fafo
O le vaiaso na te’a nei na tu’uina aloaia mai ai e le Teutupe a le malo se fa’asalalauga fa’alaua’itele, e fa’ailoa aloaia atu ai i le atunu’u ae maise lava i le aufai pisinisi, i le alaoai lea o l