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Two men held without bail after members of Vailoa aumaga allegedly assaulted
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 21, 2026, a dispute during a village curfew in Vailoa allegedly escalated into a physical confrontation that left two members of the village aumaga wit
Family contacts police after sister allegedly threatens to slit their throats
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 5, 2026, local authorities responded to a residence in Nu'uuli after a woman allegedly threatened several family members during a disturbance, includi
Samoa oxygen supply issue resolved after supply arrives from American Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's main hospital was running low on oxygen supplies earlier this week, which reportedly resulted in the cancellation of surgeries, including those for brea
CNMI leader urges caution as US advances Pacific seabed mining plan
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Governor David Apatang says protecting Pacific waters and island communities must come first as the United States
'The best at being ourselves': Māori-Pasifika choir wins gold at World Choir Games
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The United Auckland Gospel Choir has cemented its place among the world's leading choirs after winning gold at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden, an event on
Atu‘u land trusteeship meeting moved to September
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The meeting intended to bring Manu‘a chiefs and residents together to address the Atu‘u land trusteeship has been moved to the second Saturday of September afte
Chief Election Officer officially proclaims Nov. 3 as Mid-Term Election date
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Through an Aug. 17 public notice, and in accordance with local election law, Chief Election Officer Dr.
2026 Summer Youth Employment Program participants photo & caption
Congratulations and well done to the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program participants from the American Samoa Language Commission office.








![Manu'a District Governor Poumele Apisa Galea'i agreed to postpone the Atu’u land trusteeship meeting after only five (5) Manu’a matai attend most recent one. The question of trusteeship must be resolved before the issue can be resolved. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Manu'a District Governor Poumele Apisa Galea'](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7198.jpg?itok=1uLDFvuC)

