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Fatal stabbing in Puapua Leone
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — February 16, 2026 marked a tragic night in the village of Puapua, Leone, after a violent confrontation between two women escalated into a fatal stabbing near th
Communal land disagreement leads to assault charge
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 13, 2026, a woman was charged with third-degree assault following a land dispute in Nu’uuli that escalated into a physical altercation.
AS Dems launch “Tautua Ma Le Alofa” Service Project initiative
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party officially announced the launch of its community service initiative, “Tautua Ma Le Alofa”, a program dedicated to leading with the val
Senate confirms new ASVB board of directors despite some nominees ‘no shows’
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Only two of the Governor’s five nominees to the American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Board of Directors appeared for their Senate confirmation hearing on Thurs
WestPac Council to consider restoring fishing in Pacific Marine Monuments
Honolulu, HI — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will deliberate on two major actions at its 206th meeting this week allowing U.S. fishermen to fish in U.S.
Governor’s Chief of Staff barred from Fono for alleged disruption
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A dramatic confrontation inside the House of Representatives on Tuesday last week has led to one of the most severe disciplinary actions the Legislature has tak
Retirement fund reports strong investment gains, but unpaid ASG contributions raise concerns
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government Employees’ Retirement Fund (ASGERF) posted a strong financial performance for fiscal year 2025, but newly released audit and actua
ASCC Students Association for Fa’a-Samoa greet cruise passengers photo & caption
The Seven Seas Navigator, which first visited American Samoa in February, returned to Pago Pago Harbor last week, bringing another wave of visitors to our beautiful shores.

![Dear leaders of American Samoa, please protect Rose Atoll. [text: Ignatius Godinet, photo: Esther Tupule] I HEART TURTLES](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/_i_heart_turtles.jpg?itok=eiwq2DlO)


![“Tautua Ma Le Alofa” initiative is AS DEMs way of saying thank you to the people who invest so much into their daily work, serving our communities with dedication and compassion. “Tautua Ma Le Alofa” reflects our values and commitment to giving back.” [courtesy photo] “Tautua Ma Le Alofa”](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/as_dems.png?itok=FDFE2dBl)

![U.S. longline and purse seine vessels would be allowed to fish in these areas following strict federal fishery requirements. [courtesy graphic] Marine Monument map](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/marine_monument_map_.png?itok=Z_boYGOI)



