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Amata’s bill for AS constitutional changes without additional Washington red tape takes another step forward
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amatas’ bill, H.R.
Court Report
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 25, 2023, at about 9:30am, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a male individual regarding an alleged assault on his wife at the
Senate passes Concurrent Resolution conveying their deepest condolences to family of former Senator Tilo
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate in their regular session last Friday passed in third reading a Senate Concurrent Resolution “conveying the deepest condolences of the Legislature on
Community News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 occurred in the Tonga islands at 11:12 am local time on Thursday January 18, 2024.
Senate concern over Asians selling at roadside stalls is complicated
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators’ concerns about the growing number of Asians selling fruits and vegetables at roadside markets and stalls, especially on the westside of Tutuila, were
State of Territory stats reveal a snapshot of Am Samoa’s future
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2024 State of the Territory Comprehensive Report (TCR) offers insights into the big picture of the local economy in terms of its future.
Lt. Governor gives ASG’s testimony before Congress photo & caption
Lt. Governor Talauega E.V.
Toe pasia e le Senate Matagi mo le komiti faafoe a le TBAS; tolopo le iloiloga o Stevenson
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA


![From left - Congresswoman Amata, Congressman James Moylan, Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, Congressman Joe Wilson, former Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo, Mayor Jesse Alig, Lt Governor Talauega E.V. Ale prior to the the Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs (IIA) meeting examining Amata’s bill, H.R. 6062, which would change the way Washington would approve AS constitutional changes as approved by the people. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Amata and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/from_left_-_congresswoman_amata_congressman_james_moylan_guam_governor_lou_leon_guerrero_congressman_joe_wilson_former_congresswoman_madeleine_bordallo_mayor_jesse_alig_lt_governor_talauega_ale_.jpg?itok=bBS_iiah)


![Newborn puppies nestle together when not nursing and their eyes and ears open by 3 weeks. [courtesy photo] NEWBORN PUPPIES](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/newborn_puppies_copy_0.png?itok=dsWbA7Fp)

![Asian-operated roadside stall at Faleniu selling fruits, vegetables and other produce like bananas, taro and coconuts. Stopping Asians from operating the roadside stalls was the focus of a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The hearing brought to light the complications the government would face if it moves to stop Asians from operating such stalls — with charges of discrimination being a major issue, and possibly local residents themselves breaking the law. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Asian-operated roadside stall at Faleniu](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/roadside_stand_img_5088.jpg?itok=Vki5xACF)


