Pacific News Briefs
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:36am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt is in New Zealand this week to meet seasonal workers and their families.
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Oceania U15 Women's Softball World Cup Qualifier 2026
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:32am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.
ASCC Psychology Class supports Fagaima fire victims
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:20am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A fire last month in Fagaima resulted in four of the village’s families losing their homes.
Faipule brings concerns to Port Director over ramp system and immigration forms
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:12am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa has brought to the attention of the Director of Port Administration Barney Sene his concerns about the non-use of the AviRamp when
Afonotele Elementary School photo & caption
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 8:05am
Congratulations, Afonotele Elementary School (Home of the Chiefs) for the dedication of your new building marking the start of a new journey, filled with hope, opportunity, and success for every st
Pacific voices condemn US plan for offshore mineral extraction off American Samoa
Tue, 07/21/2026 - 8:07am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific leaders and environmental advocates have condemned a United States government proposal to advance plans for an offshore mineral lease sale in federal wa
Man arrested after confrontation with business owner
Tue, 07/21/2026 - 8:03am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 14, 2026, a man accused of threatening a woman with a knife outside a Tafuna business was arrested Tuesday morning following a police search that ended
Man arrested after his sister alleges threatening behavior
Tue, 07/21/2026 - 7:57am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 9, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother was allegedly causing a disturbance at their residence and a
Returning home after a lifetime of service to country & community
Tue, 07/21/2026 - 7:50am
After a 33-year Army career after which he was director of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) for the Western Regional Office, FNS/USDA — retired Army Command Sgt.