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Aloaia e le malo o Samoa alii ma tamaitai o galulue i le Matagaluega a Leoleo ma le Falepuipui
La’aaulialemalitoa: “O le toniga lena e te la’eiina i le taeao nei, o le fa’ailoga o le pule, e malu ai Samoa”
Legislation introduced to pay ASG debt to Retirement Fund
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — While the American Samoa Government's growing debt to the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund has sparked criticism from some members of the pub
Alleged assault victim treated for hot oil burns and bruises
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 13, 2026, a woman contacted the local authorities and reported that she was assaulted by a man later identified as Lopi Mani.
Community News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A resident of American Samoa is asking that in recognition of the life, distinguished service, and enduring contributions of Dr.
'A sad indictment': Flour replaces nearly 40kg of cocaine exhibit in Fiji court
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fiji police have confirmed that nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine stored in a High Court exhibit room were found to have been replaced with flour.
ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2009 TSUNAMI
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement yesterday on the anniversary of the 2009 devastating tsunami:
Acting Chair of ASTCA Board of Directors has stepped down
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Acting Chairman of the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) Board of Directors, Saena Omar Shalhout, has stepped down from his position to co
Bishop Fomai Amituanai Sr. — A Legacy of 30 Years of Service to American Samoa
Aua, AMERICAN SAMOA — The family of Bishop Fomai Amituanai Sr.
Legislature approves FY2027 budget, sent to governor for consideration
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Legislature has completed action on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget after the Senate voted yesterday morning to approve the House version of the






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