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Senator voices concerns over proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senator Togiola Tulafono has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act, which was recently introduced in the Senate.
Man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill his parents
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a man from Iliili was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his parents, and damaged property inside their home, while later assau
Three men arrested for drinking and carousing in front of a store
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a distress call reporting three men who were allegedly causing a disturbance.
First community donation received for the American Samoa Community Food Bank
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly acknowledges and thanks Ms.
Senate votes fall short to confirm nominee for ASPA board of directors
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has declined to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nomination of Theodore “Ted” Le’iato for another four-year term on the Board of Directors of
Honoring Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga's life and his legacy of service
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Flags of the United States and American Samoa are now being flown at half-staff as the territory mourns the passing of former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga, and
HSBC Vancouver SVNS photo & caption
Proud Samoan Kiwi Black Fern, Alena Saili, twice stiff -armed Japanese defenders as she successfully powered her way to a Try in New Zealand’s 43-5 trouncing over Japan at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS,
American Samoa leaders support U.S. troops in the Middle East
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Amid rising tensions with Iran involving military strikes, two of American Samoa’s highest elected leaders are speaking out firmly to support the U.S.
POU TIUTE A LEOLEO
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
MOLIA SE TAMAITAI INA UA NOFO MA TOGI LE FA’AMALAMA A SE AIGA





![Ms. Tala Ropeti (at speakers stand) displays to members of Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) the items her Psychology Class at ASCC gathered and donated as the first group to support the establishment of the new American Samoa Community Food Bank. [courtesy photo] Ms. Tala Ropeti (at speakers stand)](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_3202.jpg?itok=GsUUtWSO)
![During Theodore “Ted” Le’iato’s confirmation hearing last Wednesday, senators questioned him on several issues: the discontinuation of debit meters, renewable energy projects such as the Pavaiai solar farm and the planned Manunu wind project, his resignation from ASPA, and possible conflicts between the ASPA Board and ASTCA management. [courtesy photo] Theodore “Ted” Le’iato](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ted_leiato.jpeg?itok=IjWZgjtv)
![A son of Ta'ü in the Manu'a Islands, Governor Lolo served the territory and its people in numerous capacities, including as educator, administrator, legislator, President of the Development Bank of American Samoa, President of the Senate, and as our seventh elected Governor. [SN file photo] Governor Lolo](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov._lolo_2833.jpg?itok=oMc-y1Vo)
![Proud Samoan Kiwi Black Fern, Alena Saili, twice stiff -armed Japanese defenders as she successfully powered her way to a Try in New Zealand’s 43-5 trouncing over Japan at the HSBC Vancouver SVNS, BC Place, Vancouver, Canada. [Photo by Barry Markowitz, 3/7/26, 3pm] Alena Saili](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/alena_saili_try.jpg?itok=RJssB-oJ)

