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Senate looks at ongoing sea transportation problems for Manu‘a
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Transportation, Airport & Port Committee convened a hearing on Monday to examine the future of sea transportation to Manu‘a, following growing co
DOC staffers participating in this year’s Fautasi race photo & caption
Tuesday, the Department of Commerce Social Committee was honored to represent the entire staff in supporting our colleagues participating in this year’s Fautasi race by presenting a small gesture o
Loka se alii ina ua ripotia e lona tina i leoleo
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Tata’e e se alii ia le faamalama i totonu o le ofisa a leoleo a’o taumafai e sola ‘ese
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Food prices in March continued a downward trend
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Food costs for the month of March decreased 0.8%, according to the recently released Basic Food Index (BFI) for American Samoa.
Family member keeps ‘borrowing’ things and not returning them
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 4, 2026, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a phone call from a concerned family member reporting that a household item had not been returned a
Suspect flees as police arrive after woman calls for police assistance
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 5, 2026, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a woman requesting police assistance regarding a disturbance occurring at a residence i
Fitiuta Airport runway lights and navigation aids pass FAA commissioning test
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has completed installing runway lights and navigational aids at the Fitiuta Airport, which will a
Tisa’s Tattoo Fest celebrates 20 years of Tatau Revival with Gala Event
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This Flag Day 2026, the community will gather at the Jean P.

![American Samoa players line up prior to their match with Guam at the FIFA Series in Puerto Rico, March 25 to March 28, 2026. [courtesy photo] American Samoa team](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/american-samoa-v-guam-fifa-series-2026.jpeg?itok=ueQ4a7JU)
![The three vessels currently serving the Manu’a islands — MV Talitiga, MV Sili, MV Manuatele — with Port Admin looking at adding two new vessels to upgrade Manua’s transportation. Designed to operate significantly faster than the MV Manu‘atele, the new ferries are expected to reduce the current 6- 7 hour journey to approximately two hours, marking one of the most substantial improvements to inter‑island travel in decades. [Courtesy photos] MV Talitiga, MV Sili, MV Manuatele](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/vessels_currently_serviing_manua_2026.png?itok=NAKFNf_z)







![The 1st Annual Tatau Fest in 2005. Late Su’a Tau demonstrating the Art of Samoan Tatau at Tisa’s Barefoot Venue. RIP [courtesy photo] The 1st Annual Tatau Fest in 2005](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/first_tisas_tatto_fest.jpg?itok=BlaQ0roG)