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2026 Flag Day Fautasi Regatta Update: Lanes confirmed
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Regatta lanes have been confirmed, however the actual day or days and how many heats will be held — if any — are still unconfirmed as
American Samoa Wrestling Team in Apia photo & caption
The American Samoa Wrestling Team proudly displays the territory’s flag after a commanding showing at the 2026 Oceania Wrestling Championships and Oceania International Open in Apia, returning home
Pickle Ball American Samoa concludes another successful Flag Day Tournament
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last weekend, the Pickleball Association of American Samoa (PAAS) wrapped up their 4-day pickleball tournament that was held at the Pickleball courts at the Lyons Park i
Social Services takes Mother and children to temporary shelter
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 7, 2026, a victim of a domestic dispute contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that she was allegedly assaulted by her husband in the p
$1.4 Million in HUD grants slated for American Samoa
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a federal funding notice from the U.S.
Amata welcomes HHS Newborn Hearing Grant
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome notice of a health services grant for universal newborn hearing screening and intervention.
US Department of War flags CNMI economic strain, eyes stronger Indo-Pacific role
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The United States Department of War has acknowledged mounting economic pressure in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), warning it could hav
Higher Education Board confirmed
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s five nominees to the Board of Higher Education cleared their final hurdle on Monday, securing confirmation from the House of Representatives and
Bigamy charge lodged against couple making false claims on Marriage License
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 8, 2026, two defendants were ordered to appear before the American Samoa District Court regarding a case involving alleged bigamy and the submission of

![“What a wonderful job by these winning students, and by the entire group of 26 participants. I love their beautiful artwork and their enthusiasm, and I’m so pleased with them all,” said Congresswoman Uifa’atal Amata. [courtesy photo] group photo with artists](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/group_photo_with_artists.jpg?itok=Nt2quBtE)


![A look the players who took part in the PAAS Flag Day Pickleball Tournament that was held this past weekend at the Lions Park in Tafuna. [photos: HB Media] pickle ball tournament](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/661147773_1398376559002583_442324172998000907_n.jpg?itok=_j9z9m-0)


![Dr. Anaise Uso in Congresswoman Amata's office just last month in a health delegation to DC with Dr. Aifili John Tufa, Annie Noa, Emma Reid-Alo, Langahelotu Vivao, Francis Vivao, and some of the group's family members [courtesy photo] Amata and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_health_delegation.jpg?itok=kzJRBPAL)

![Governor’s five nominees to the Board of Higher Education after they were approved by the House of Representatives on Monday. With the Senate approving new members of the board last week, the process is completed. Pictured (l-r): Brigette Moala, Loata Sipili, Dr. Oreta Mapu Crichton, Sesula Fepuleai McMoore‑Tufele, and Dr. Lina Galeai‑Scanlan. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Newly approved Board of Higher Education](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_board.jpg?itok=OZL1wv0Q)