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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice of grants for the American Samoa Criminal Justice Planning Agency and the local Health Department.
CJPA SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM
A grant of $58,578 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is heading for the American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II extended its dominant run in Heat 1 of the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta yesterday morning, securing its third straight victory in as many appearances on Pago Pago Harbor — a remarkable winning streak that now stands at three‑for‑...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Supreme ruled 5-4 on Tuesday, June 30 that President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the long-settled understanding of the Citizenship Clause to exclude children born to parents who are temporary or unauthorized immigrants violates the Citizenship Clause of...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — South Pacific Watersports & Fitness (SPW Fitness) proudly announces the resounding success of the 3rd Annual American Samoa Marathon & Half Marathon, held this past Saturday in Utulei. The event, a cornerstone of the "Making American Samoa Healthy Again" (MASHA)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 11, 2026, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that an individual was allegedly causing a disturbance at the ASNAP office in Utulei.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has retained the Imanaka-Asato Law Firm in Honolulu, Hawaii, to defend against Leauma B. Alefosio’s third civil suit filed on August 5, 2024, with the US District Court in Hawaii.
Alefosio’s suit is against ASG for retaliation discrimination...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, in her role as a Vice Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and other Members of Congress on Thursday, discussing agriculture policy, legislation, and funding, including the Farm Bill....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta, which was scheduled to launch the territory’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th Independence Anniversary, was called off yesterday after persistent windy conditions, rising swells, and a steady drizzle made the course unsafe for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a world where chaos, dissent and misunderstanding has increased in public spaces, it's important to remember that good people still look after one another, that neighbors still care about their neighbors and— in American Samoa— kindness and compassion are still a way...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is currently engaged in an in-depth investigation with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding a drug-related incident involving a package that was processed through the local Post Office last week.
This was confirmed by...