October 2022
TALOFAPass registration and full vaxing remain required for entry into territory
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Travelers to American Samoa are, for now, still required to register on the TALOFAPass websystem to enter the territory and must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated —
Swains Island meeting to select delegate set for Oct 25
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Election Officer Uiagalelei Lealofi has called a special meeting for adult residents of Swains Island to select its non-voting Delegate to the local House
Red Cross celebrates 100 years, seeks photos from volunteers
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In leading up to the celebration of the American Red Cross in American Samoa 100 years of service next year, they are seeking assistance from members of the pub
Silent struggles of the COVID-19 lockdowns in the Pacific
Suva, FIJI — Research has revealed that gender-based violence in Pacific Island nations was exacerbated at the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Man and his girlfriend arrested in traffic stop after drugs discovered on both
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A male driver and his girlfriend were arrested and charged for violating local drug laws after police discovered illegal drugs inside their vehicle during a tra
Fiji weather bureau predicts up to seven cyclones this season
Nadi, FIJI — Fiji's weather office predicts that up to seven tropical cyclones may affect several Pacific countries in the coming cyclone season and up to four of them may be severe.
Why are so many entry permits for Samoa citizens being denied?
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the public are questioning why the American Samoa Immigration Office has denied so many entry permits for Samoa citizens — especially those applying
Battle of the Toa’s photo & caption
The biggest game changer of last Saturday’s Battle of the Toa’s between the Faga’itua Vikings and the Tafuna was the Vikings third string quarterback, Nafanua Ulugalu who revived the Vikings to a t
MV Lady Naomi ends service this week; Lady Samoa on the way
Apia, SAMOA — The MV Lady Naomi service to and from Samoa and American Samoa will come to an end this week.