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Man allegedly tries to kiss woman inside local supermarket
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2026, a disturbing incident inside a supermarket in Pago Pago ended with the arrest of Daniel Lauama, who allegedly forcibly grabbed a woman from
Amata congratulates American Samoa’s ‘Poetry Out Loud’ national competitor
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating American Samoa’s national competitor in the Poetry Out Loud student program, held in the nation’s capital this week. Mr.
Samoa Flag Day fautasi update: govt commits to initiative
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer reported this week that the government has given its commitment to transport the five fautasi from American Samoa, its crew and provide accom
DOI joins American Samoa in celebrating Flag Day and announces key investments supporting Freedom 250
Pago Pago, AMERICAAN SAMOA — The U.S.
American Samoa celebrates its place as the “Pacific’s Birthplace of Jazz” at this year’s UNESCO International Jazz Day — April 30, 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the world celebrateS UNESCO’s 15th International Jazz Day on April 30, with over 190 countries, American Samoa together with Samoa under the umbrella of the
9th Mission Support hosts first community open house in American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Soldiers from the 9th Mission Support Command hosted an open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Ili'ili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026.
King Charles III speaking photo & caption
King Charles III speaking to the Joint Session of the U.S. House and Senate. [Photo: House photographer]
MV Manu‘atele ferry once again officially back in service
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After several weeks out of operation, the MV Manu‘atele ferry is officially back in service, marking a significant step toward restoring reliable transportation




![“Congratulations to Johnson Ailima for doing a great job first with his win in American Samoa, then representing our islands in the nationwide competition in D.C.,” said Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata. The competition was held in the nation’s capital this week. Ailima, a senior at Fa'asao Marist High School, is American Samoa’s Poetry Out Loud champion, and represented the territory in Washington, D.C., where he participated in a full slate of related activities in the Capitol. [courtesy photo] Johnson Ailima with others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1836.jpeg?itok=tj47SYX-)

![The Interior Department reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with American Samoa through OIA and other federal partners, emphasizing efforts to listen, learn and ensure that local communities share in the benefits of federal initiatives. [courtesy photo] DOI reaffirmed its commitment](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/doi_-_american_samoa_flag_day_-13.jpg?itok=k0eJpPrR)
![Mavis Rivers is a pivotal figure in the recognition of American Samoa — as “the Pacific’s’ birthplace of Jazz”, which is part of the celebration of this year’s UNESCO International Jazz Day — April 30, 2026 — “Jazz Across Oceans”. See elsewhere in today’s issue the schedule for this evening’s local UNESCO International Jazz Day performances at local venues. [courtesy graphic] MAVIS RIVERS](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/mavis.jpg?itok=C1Ke5BmY)
![Soldiers from Bravo Company, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment run through a glasshouse drill during the open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Ili'ili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026. The event was the first of its kind in the territory. [Photo: Staff Sgt. Teresa Cantero] 442nd Infantry Regiment](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/soldiers_from_bravo_company.jpeg?itok=JMCiQ_iS)

![MV Manu‘atele ferry is once again officially back in service, after parts delays of more than a year ago, due to tariff issues. [courtesy photo] MV Manu‘atele ferry](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/manuatele.jpeg?itok=dIu-MPOy)