$2.1 Million in Broadband Funding on the way for American Samoa
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:35am
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Heavy rain causes flooding in Apia
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:28am
Apia, SAMOA — Heavy rainfall in less than 24 hours caused surface flooding in parts of Apia, with water levels reaching up to a meter in some areas.
Amata’s amendments bill passes Senate, ready to be signed into law
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:12am
Washington, D.C. — After final passage of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata’s bill for American Samoa, H.R. 6062, it will now be sent to President Biden to be signed into law.
DOC director Petti T. Matila honored photo & caption
Fri, 12/20/2024 - 8:06am
Director of the Dept. of Commerce Petti T.
Whooping Cough cases pass 100 In Samoa
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 9:31am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Suspected and confirmed cases of whooping cough have passed 100 in Samoa, with the Christmas period approaching.
Distraught woman calls police claiming husband was out of control
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 9:24am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 14, 2024, a female individual (victim) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation reporting that she was hiding with her child in the room because her hu
Dispute over missing cell phone … escalates
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 9:19am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 6, 2024, a male individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged peace disturbance and assault on him by another male indivi
Pacific News Briefs
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 9:17am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach trapped people quickly, but there will be tough decisions if buildings aren't safe to enter, a structural en
It’s the holidays and we’re celebrating with food
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 8:49am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The holidays are a special time of year, filled with traditions and memories. Food plays a central role in our holiday celebrations for many of us.
Soliai: US govt can and must do better to advocate for its territories
Thu, 12/19/2024 - 8:37am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fisheries in the Pacific were once again ignored and suffered a loss in striped marlin quota at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) mee