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The Office of the Governor announces launch of MATA Grants Clearinghouse
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor's Office yesterday announced the launch of the newly developed Grants Clearinghouse Grants Management System, known as MATA, a centralized digital
Forum leaders advocate for Pacific issues at United Nations General Assembly
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific leaders will put a "strong, unified regional voice" at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week, the Pacific Islands Forum says.
Vanuatu revokes Andrew Tate's citizenship
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Controversial manosphere influencer Andrew Tate has lost his Vanuatu citizenship.
ASCC-PTK holds Fall 2026 Induction Ceremony
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Since 1979, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has hosted the Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society.
An Approved Medicaid Service Means Little If Families Cannot Access It
Dear Editor:
American Samoa urgently needs greater transparency and legislative action regarding Medicaid funding for elderly residents and persons with disabilities.
FY2027 proposed budget reduced during discussions behind “closed doors“
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fono's Joint Budget and Appropriations Committee has made several significant changes to the American Samoa Government's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget du
Senate approves Money Laundering Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has given final approval to a major new bill called the Money Laundering Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2026.
DOH welcomes delegates from the World Health Organization photo & caption
The Director of Health, Dr Saipale Fuimaono, along with his leadership team and managers, are hosting delegates from the World Health Organization (WHO) Office in Samoa.
Maua e leoleo ia le ‘au gaoi ona o faamatalaga i luga o upega tafa’ilagi
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![Peace Corps Caucus co-chairmen Aumua Amata and John Garamendi who introduced resolution officially honoring the service, legacy, and ongoing global impact of the nearly 250,000 Americans who have answered the call to service since the agency’s founding in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, who issued his historic call to service. [courtesy photo] Peace Corps Caucus co-chairmen Aumua Amata and John Garamendi](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/peace_corps_caucus_co-chairmen.jpg?itok=v1aj28vw)


![Andrew Tate is currently held in a Miami jail with his brother Tristan. [Photo: AFP / DANIEL MIHAILESCU] ANDREW TATE](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/andrew_tate.jpeg?itok=XkPRQ31l)
![New and existing members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at ASCC are seen here in a celebratory mood following the organization's Fall 2026 induction ceremony last week, Friday, September 18th, at the College. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl] New and existing members of the Phi Theta Kappa](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_ptk_d.jpg?itok=ZIoSCWv8)



