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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
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Strengthening Oversight: Addressing ambiguities in American Samoa’s confirmation process
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Legislature (Fono) reconvened on January 27, 2025, with its primary focus being to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nominees for key
ASVB partners with Hawaiian Airlines in tourism push
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A significant step forward in promoting American Samoa as a unique tourist destination is in the works, and it is intended to also foster economic opportunities for the
Man arrested for assaulting & threatening his girlfriend at their home
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 10, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault on her cousin by her boyfriend.
NZDF continues fuel, pollutant removal at HMNZS Manawanui
Apia, SAMOA — The New Zealand Defense Force is now into the second stage for removal of fuel and other pollutants from sunken ship HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa.
Island beauties arrive in Honiara for 2025 Miss Pacific Islands pageant
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Miss Pacific Islands pageant is kicking off in the Solomon Islands this weekend with eight contestants set to compete from American Samoa, Cook Islands
American Samoa’s Teacher of the Year a finalist for the National award
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Teacher of the Year is one of four finalists from across the country vying to become the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.
Sacked ASG staffers told to reach out to the Human Resources
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula & Pulu administration is beginning to take shape with letters of termination being sent out as new employees replace them, as well as political app
Visiting the only certified LEED Platinum Green Building in American Samoa photo & caption
Fa’afetai tele to these Seniors from the Home of the Mighty Lions for visiting the only certified LEED Platinum Green Building in American Samoa.






![The second cycle in the removal of fuel and other pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui is well underway, with the salvors making excellent progress bringing the tanktainers to shore in favorable weather conditions – according to the NZDF. [Photo: NZDF] Removed pollutants from the HMNZS Manawanui](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fuel_removal.jpeg?itok=tpBDtESK)
![The current Miss Pacific Islands and several of the contestants from around the region — including Miss American Samoa (right) — pose for a photo after arrival in Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands. (Read story inside today’s issue for details.) [courtesy photo] Miss Pacific Islands and several of the contestants](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/miss_pacific_islands_and_contestants.jpg?itok=mqRVGUwa)
![Mikaela Saelua is one of the four finalists for National Teacher of the Year. She teaches senior English, journalism/ yearbook, AP English language and composition at Leone High School. [courtesy photo] Mikaela Saelua](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/mikaela_saelua.png?itok=Zz18WOhk)

