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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After amendments, the Senate approved Tuesday its version of an administration bill that seeks to establish by law the Money Services Business Regulatory Act, which would regulate money transfer businesses in American Samoa.
During a committee hearing last week, there...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Election Officer, Dr. Lealofi Uiagalelei says candidates seeking public office are asked in a questionnaire whether they have been convicted of a crime, and voters can challenge the eligibility of a candidate.
Uiagalelei was responding to Samoa News questions after...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has expedited approval of an administration bill, which allows Justices of the High Court to preside in District Court. The measure, which was introduced last Wednesday and approved by the Senate this past Tuesday, now goes to the House, where its version is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manumalo Academy sixth graders Renee Dunson and Zebediah Mamea took home First Place Thursday, in the "Group Exhibit" category for the Elementary portion of the 2019 Island-Wide History Day competition, hosted at the Church of Jesus Christ Stake Center in Ottoville.
This...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — High school graduates of American Samoan ancestry automatically qualify for the Pell Grant, which covers most if not all of the cost of them earning a bachelors degree in college. However, students born outside of the US and its territories often face a tremendous...