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Man questioned about his ‘living situation’ allegedly threatens family members with machete
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 28, 2026, police responded to a reported domestic disturbance in Vaitogi after receiving a call from a man who alleged that a relative was threatening hi
Guidelines for Land Use Permit application process streamlined
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In May 2026, Gov. Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula announced that the Land Use Permit process has been streamlined to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
DoC hosts Wetlands champions at Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition celebration
UTULEI, American Samoa — The American Samoa Department of Commerce's Wetlands Program hosted a Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition Event on the evening of May 29th, bringing together gov
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's national hospital is rationing critical medicine due to a low supply, with outside help offering temporary relief.
Op-Ed: Public Request for Clarification on Proposed Commercial Deep-Sea Minerals Leases
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WestPac to discuss Albacore Access, Seabed Mining at Am Samoa Meeting
HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold its 207th meeting June 9–11, 2026, at the Tauese P.F.
Update on Mitigation Projects: On a slow crawl to happening
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The status of the Fagaima Road Project and the Tualauta Mitigation Project can be characterized as being on a “slow crawl” as they go through each stage that wi






![Special recognition was given to individuals who have become strong voices for wetlands preservation during the DoC Wetlands Appreciation and Recognition Event held on May 29, 2026. Each recipient — Wetland Champion — received a commemorative plaque and a canvas illustrating the locations of wetlands across American Samoa, symbolizing the community's appreciation for their dedication to environmental stewardship. [ASG photo] wetlands award](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/doc_wetlands_dinner_2.jpg?itok=KFo83cE1)
![Children's paracetamol remains in low supply. [Photo: RNZ/ Samuel Rillstone] paracetamol](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/medicine_shortage.jpeg?itok=JprhPMD-)
![Aerial view of the longline F/V America leaving Pago Pago Harbor in American Samoa. The longline fleet plays a vital role in the territory's economy and contributes to the region's sustainable pelagic fisheries. [Photo: Edgar Feliciano] Aerial view of the longline F/V America](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/f_v_america_leaving_pago_harbor.png?itok=SYT6G17l)
