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Governor nominates two new members of the Retirement Fund board
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has announced revisions to his nominations for members of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Board of Truste
Amata co-sponsors introduction of Veterans Service Recognition Act
Washington, D.C.
Man facing assault charges after allegedly going after two men with a bat and machete
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 18, 2025, a distressed wife called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man allegedly entered their home and assaulted her husband and
$500,000 coming to territory for transitional housing in domestic violence cases
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting notice of $500,000 in federal funds from the U.S.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in mourning for late president
Salt Lake City, UTAH — Communities worldwide are mourning the passing of Russell M.
Marking anniversary of 2009 earthquakes and tsunami
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Today marks a solemn anniversary—16 years since two powerful earthquakes violently shook the waters between Samoa and American Samoa.
FY 2026 budget proposal reduced after salary adjustments for unconfirmed directors
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House of Representatives has finalized the budget for the American Samoa Government for Fiscal Year 2026, resulting in a reduction from the initial budget p
Paogo Fashion Show — from Land to Sea to Spirit photo & caption
The final night of the Paogo Fashion Show — from Land to Sea to Spirit — showcased cultural and spiritual energies through fashion. [courtesy photo]



![Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pictured with Ranking Member Mark Takano — they are among the co-sponsors of the bipartisan Veteran Service Recognition Act that was introduced earlier this week. The bill would help noncitizen service members obtain legal status in the US. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with Ranking Member Mark Takano](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/amata_with_ranking_member_takano.jpg?itok=YVmTXRSt)


![President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his wife, Sister Wendy Nelson following a devotional in Apia, Samoa on Saturday, May 18, 2019. At right is His Highness Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aleto’a Eti Sualauvi II, Samoa Head of State. [photo: Deseret News] President Russell M. Nelson and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/late_pres_of_lds.jpg?itok=2mf2EZP_)
![A container washed into Pago Pago Harbor during the 2009 tsunami. [SN file photo] CONTAINER FALLING OFF DOCK](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/rainmaker_container.jpg?itok=YreDTXDL)

