November 2022
FEMA releases update on damage assessment after July King Tides
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Of the total number of residences impacted by the high surf, high winds, and flooding during the period of July 12-15 this year, four of the homes were consider
Governor congratulates community for the peaceful Midterm Election
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P. S Mauga has publicly thanked electors for turning out to vote in the Nov.
Survey to unveil Samoa's attitudes to democratic pillars
Apia, SAMOA — The findings of a survey that focused on ordinary Samoans' attitudes to key aspects of their democracy such as trust in institutions, identity and attitudes to the role of government
COP27: Pacific activists call out Biden's climate champion claim
Sharm el-Sheikh, EGYPT — Pacific climate activists have challenged the United States' assertion at COP27 that it is a 'global climate leader'.
Court Report: Drugs and alcohol contributing factors in cases before the courts
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man who was released on bond awaiting the outcome in High Court where he’s charged with violating local drugs is now back in custody after he was arrested last week pu
The vote is what “democracy” is all about, Gov Lemanu says
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The election results and referendum on the proposed amendments to American Samoa’s Constitution is what “democracy” is all about says Governor Lemanu P. S Mauga.
UPDATE: Police net nine in drug raid over the long holiday weekend
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Methamphetamine (meth) along with drug paraphernalia was discovered when armed DPS Vice and Narcotics officers executed a search warrant at a home in Pago Pago
ASHSAA Foodball: Tafuna vs Samoana photo & caption
Tafuna High School’s wide receiver, Metuliki Tupou speeding through the heart of the Sharks defensive unit during the second half of their varsity match up this past Saturday morning at the Veteran





![Pacific Islands activists protest demanding climate action and loss and damage reparations at COP27 in Egypt. [photo: DOMINIKA ZARZYCKA/AFP] Pacific Islands activists protest](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pacific_climate_leaders_web.jpg?itok=fl2CWOfh)


![Two police detectives were seen in front of a home in Pago Pago village, along with a police unit on the front side of the compound during a police raid early Friday morning. [photo by AF] Two police detectives seen in front of a home in Pago Pago](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/police_raid_in_pago_0911.jpg?itok=F3TYWQP-)
