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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The wait is finally over and the stage is set! After months of meticulous preparation, the Marist Brother’s Old Pupil Association (MBOPA) in Samoa and American Samoa communities will begin their highly anticipated three-day fundraising events this week.
Demonstrating a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Air Charters expects to begin commuter operations in American Samoa later in 2026, according to a June 16 filing with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) submitted in response to Samoa Airways' request to extend its cabotage authority on routes between Pago...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — McConnell Dowell has answered Tafuna High School’s request for help in repairing the road in front of their office. THS principal Tutuila Nauer Togilau had asked Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa for his support after a visit from the Department of Health had identified the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa wakes up this morning to the start of its America250 celebrations, with the 2026 July 4th Fautasi Regatta set to launch the territory’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th Independence Anniversary. Weather remains the deciding factor, but anticipation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is currently conducting an investigation into a tragic traffic incident that led to the death of a passenger who was involved in a police chase on Friday evening.
Acting Police Commissioner Falanaʻi Lavataʻi Taʻase Sagapolutele confirmed...