September 2026
Su’esu’eina e le Senate ia le komiti faafoe ma le pule a le ASTCA i tupe sa fa’aalu i le faamanatuina o le 250 a Amerika
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Man admits he was intoxicated when he threatened his pregnant sister-in-law
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 5, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a victim of a domestic dispute reporting that her brother-in-law allegedly threate
Amata welcomes closure for US Nationals in Alaska voting case
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming closure for 11 U.S.
Southern New Hampshire University highlights local student achievements
MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following American Samoa students on being named to the Summer 2026 President's L
WestPac advances fishing access, reviews key regulations
HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Tuesday advanced actions on fishing access in Pacific marine national monuments and reviews of Hawai‘i longline and American Sa
Governor submits formal comments on proposed federal offshore mineral lease sale
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula has submitted his formal comments to the U.S.
Joint Budget Committee directly questions ASTCA CEO about Leota’s severance payment
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) CEO Folasaitu Sorepa Thomas faced direct questioning on Monday morning during the Fono’s joint budget hearin
EOB renovations projected to be completed in February 2027
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Renovations to the A.P.
Introduction to Programming Course photo & caption
American Samoa Department of Education Technology Integration holds Introduction to Programming Course for Grade 6 teachers using CodeHS — an online learning platform that helps schools and student







![The Governor’s comments make clear that American Samoa does not support commercial deep-sea mineral extraction at this time. [ASG photo] Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov.jpg?itok=zb1Nzo6K)
![During the earlier Senate hearing, former board vice chair Ella Gurr told lawmakers that Leota’s child support obligation had been discussed at board level, but the majority of the board did not support paying it, and the matter was tabled. [SN file photo] ELLA GURR](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ella_gurr_7.jpg?itok=-du3265x)

