OP ED: American Samoa Says “No”: What Trump’s Critical Minerals EO Means for Our Future
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 8:01am
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Helping ensure Pacific Islander voices are heard
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 7:59am
(Excerpts from an article originally written and published by the National Samoan Chiefs Council – Nuʻu o Matai as part of its Samoan Heritage Celebra
Senate approves 12-month moratorium bill unanimously, now moves to House
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 7:54am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The administration’s proposal to impose a 12‑month moratorium on the special provision of American Samoa’s Immigration Law has moved one step closer to enactmen
Lack of safety at Lupelele Elementary’s crosswalk continues to be an issue
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 7:47am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lack of clearly marked crosswalks continues to be a safety issue in the territory, especially for Lupelele Elementary, which has made House Representative (faipule) Faga
New teacher orientation photo & caption
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 7:32am
Anticipating the New School Year — 2026- 2027! New teacher orientation is now underway with all teachers reporting on August 17, with the first day of school slated for August 24, 2026.
3,489 tagata faigaluega mai atunu’u i fafo o lo’o faigaluega i totonu o le teritori
Tue, 08/11/2026 - 2:30am
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Man identified as alleged burglar after police observe him on store’s surveillance cameras
Mon, 08/10/2026 - 8:07am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 13, 2026, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a burglary at O&O Inc. in Nuuuli.
Alleged assault happens over misplaced iPad power plug
Mon, 08/10/2026 - 8:01am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 14, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man allegedly assaulted her cousin in front of a store in Nu’uuli, in
Scientists explore Samoa to support the country’s plan protecting 30% of its Ocean
Mon, 08/10/2026 - 7:54am
Apia, SAMOA — National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition this week in the South Pacific nation of Samoa to support the country’s pioneering legal protection of 30% of its ocean