Congressional News Update from Amata
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:37am
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting various news from last week in Congress that affects American Samoa.
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SPW Fitness launches Make American Samoa Healthy Again (MASHA)
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:33am
Utulei, AMERICAN SAMOA — (September 11, 2025) Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in July, SPW Fitness announces the launch of the “Make American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA)
Westpac Scientific Committee recommends CNMI bottomfish catch
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:22am
HONOLULU — (September 15, 2025) The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) concluded its 157th meeting this week, providing key scientific
Dengue case count continues its upward trend
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:13am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue fever cases in the territory have risen significantly, with the latest count at 135, an increase from 81 reported just two weeks ago, as confirmed in an
DOH- Environmental Health Services steadfast with its enforcements
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 8:00am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Environmental Health Services of the Department of Health recently issued a strong warning on its official Facebook page to both businesses and the public.
Governor and Mrs. Pula congratulate Prime Minister of Samoa photo & caption
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 7:47am
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Mrs. Pula extend their heartfelt congratulations to the newly sworn-in Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon.
Governor appoints new treasurer while ASG budget hearings underway
Mon, 09/15/2025 - 10:11am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the middle of the ASG budget hearings, which total $815 million for the upcoming fiscal year, Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed a new Treasurer.
Senator questions how ASG can project a surplus in proposed 2026 budget in joint session
Mon, 09/15/2025 - 9:57am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During FY 2026 joint budget hearing last week Senator Togiola Tulafono said the proposed fiscal year 2026 is a “deficit budget,” which is concerning.
Man arrested for assaulting his wife, accuses her of an affair with his father
Mon, 09/15/2025 - 9:40am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation received a call from a concerned mother reporting an alleged domestic dispute between her son and his wife.
Arrested man says he was just taking the garbage out
Mon, 09/15/2025 - 9:35am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) asking for assistance regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance an