January 2025
OIA provides funding to enhance Biosecurity, restore Ecosystems, assess and mitigate Invasive Species in the U.S. Territories
WASHINGTON — The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) this month announced $2,681,134 in fiscal year 2024 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda that will provide the U.S.
Boyfriend who tries to control his girlfriend allegedly assaults her
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 28, 2024, a woman walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by her boyfriend (suspect).
Jealousy allegedly causes brothers to disturb the peace of neighbors
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2024, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged disturbance caused by his brother because he was jealou
Challenge to FAST party by ‘ousted’ MPs reported
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa’s prime minister and the five other ousted members of the ruling FAST Party are reportedly challenging their removal.
Amata cosponsors bipartisan shipping bill to hold down costs
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S.
Amata attends President Trump’s Inauguration in Capitol Rotunda
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata and Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula attended the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D.
Admin fully supports acting director nominations ahead of confirmation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new administration has extended its full support to nominations of acting directors, marking an important first step toward its commitment to honest governa
Navy Weeks will take place in American Samoa for the first time
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S.
ASPA did not have a good weekend photo & caption
ASPA had a busy Saturday, Jan.