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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health has issued a strong and clear warning to businesses: as of now, there will no longer be a "30-day extension" granted for the sale of items that have passed their expiration dates in stores.
This significant policy change was officially confirmed...
Congresswoman Amata (right side of the photo) taking part in the remembrance of Charlie Kirk at the US Capitol on Monday. [Photo: House Creative Services]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party joins communities across the United States in celebrating National Voter Registration Day today, September 16th by encouraging all eligible residents of American Samoa to register to vote during this week of action September 15 - 22nd...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has earned $14 million in interest from ARPA funding deposited with Zions Bank. This was confirmed on Thursday by the government’s former Treasurer, Donald Kruse, during a joint meeting of the legislative budget committees, following an...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting various news from last week in Congress that affects American Samoa.
The House Appropriations Committee this week passed two 2026 major appropriations bills that would fund various departments of the U.S. government, to be considered soon by the...
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) movement, a bold initiative to address the obesity crisis in American Samoa. With 93% of adults overweight or...
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 update on September 12, 2025.
American Samoa’s Dengue fever outbreak was declared in July.
This alarming trend...
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. This warning addresses explicitly those who appeal to government leaders when their food establishments are...
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.
In a memorandum released on Friday, the Governor announced the appointment of Bret Butler as Acting Treasurer....
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.
He stated that it is clear the budget has not been thoroughly reviewed, as there are discrepancies present. He added...