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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A historic building in American Samoa housing the police has been dedicated and blessed after a major renovation and restoration project.
The central police station in Fagatogo once served as the barracks for a local security force know as the Fitafita Guard, during an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senators have approved a non-binding resolution calling on the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District “to make immediate, necessary and vital repairs to restore” the Ta’u Wharf on Ta’u island for the safety of the Manu’a people.
According to the resolution,...
Seoul, SOUTH KOREA — Kim Jae-chul, one of the most well know entrepreneurs in the tuna sector, is stepping down from running South Korea's Dongwon Enterprise to give control to his son, reports Pulse News.
The 84-year-old Dongwon founder, known as "JC Kim" in the industry, is expected to play an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Day 2 of the first ever Fautasi Heritage Symposium, last Thursday, co-hosted by the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) and the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office (ASHPO) at the Tauese P. F. Sunia Ocean Center, included round table discussions...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Matasaua crew awaiting help to arrive after their fautasi took on water last Saturday, prior to the start of the 2019 Flag Day fautasi race. Skipper Malaepule Fuega Moliga is upset that help didn't arrive fast enough. He blasted the committee, after Saturday’s race...
Washington, DC — A combined $2 million in federal funds is being made available to American Samoa for security purposes in three different preparedness grants through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Congresswoman Aumua Amata...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The official Flag Day program for Flag Day 2019 is expected to be released Tuesday, and the Governor’s Office has received confirmation for off-island VIPs, which includes Samoa’s Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II and Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The start of the procession of worshipers — several of them carrying palm branches — at the Holy Family Parish in Fatuoaiga, on Palm Sunday, Apr. 14th, followed by a combined Mass at the Holy Family Cathedral.
Before the procession, a special prayer service was held in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Paepaeulupo'o from Aua village are officially the 2019 Flag Day fautasi champions.
And the east side couldn't be more excited. After years of placing in the Top 5 — consistently — Captain Leonard Liufau Sonoma has finally given Aua village what it never had: a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An alleged misunderstanding over the sale of a vehicle between first cousins has landed two men in court, both charged with public peace disturbance.
Faasalafa Tuivaiti of Iliili and Faafetai Malagamalii of Malaeloa made their initial appearances in District Court this...