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Top 5 fautasi officially invited to Samoa’s 64th Independence Anniversary
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Consul General to American Samoa, Fata Brian Kaio, has officially reaffirmed the invitation extended by the Prime Minister of Samoa to the top five faut
Store employee calls police after man makes explicit remarks
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 30, 2026, at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call reporting that a man, later identified as Agape Faumuina, was
Verbal argument between couple intensifies into physical altercation
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A domestic disturbance on the afternoon of March 30, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old male individual after the situation allegedly escalated into
Amata honors 118 years of the U.S. Army Reserve
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the birthday of the U.S.
Amata-backed veterans bill moves forward
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming an advancement of the bipartisan U.S. Vets of the FAS Act, H.R. 6652, to fulfill U.S. commitments to U.S.
Prizes and trophies awarded for 126th Am Samoa Flag Day competitions
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Schools, village groups, sports teams, and fautasi crews that took part in the 126th American Samoa Flag Day festivities received trophies and monetary awards y
No Special Session convened yesterday despite Gov Pulaalii’s formal call
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula had officially called a Special Session of the Legislature to convene yesterday, however no session occurred as scheduled. There
126th Flag Day festivities participants present at Tuesday’s awards ceremony photo & caption
Members of groups and sports teams involved in the 126th Flag Day festivities present at Tuesday’s awards ceremony.



![Samoa Consul General in American Samoa, Fata Brian Kaio, outlined the logistical arrangements the Samoa Government has put in place to accommodate the visiting fautasi crews from American Samoa for the Independence Day Race in June. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Samoa Consul General in American Samoa, Fata Brian Kaio](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_5770.jpg?itok=pQUq7G7u)


![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with American Samoa U.S. Army Reserve personnel. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with American Samoa U.S. Army Reserve personnel.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/_amata_speaking_with_army_reserve_002.jpg?itok=g_tCMTED)

![Taufete‘e Tanielu Taufete‘e (center), captain of Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II and champion of this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Race, officially accepts the team’s prizes — a new championship trophy (the previous one will remain with the Office of Samoan Affairs), a $25,000 award from the organizing committee, and an additional $10,000 donated by the Reid Family. Pictured from left: a representative of the Reid Family, Taufete‘e T. Taufete‘e, and Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] PRIZE GIVING](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fp_5778.jpg?itok=AqqNBOOV)

