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Pago Pago, American Samoa — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula today [April 17, 2025] issued a statement of strong support and appreciation following President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order amending the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument to allow commercial fishing between 50 and 200...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing President Trump’s Proclamation restoring fishing waters, which will expand options for the U.S. tuna fleet out of Pago Pago Harbor. President Trump made the Proclamation on April 17th, coinciding with American Samoa’s 125th Flag...
(Reuters) — Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S. federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits of nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals off the coast of American Samoa.
The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a man returning to his home after nine months found his place ransacked and damaged, his truck damaged and some of his property from the robbery allegedly sold. He also identified the alleged suspect by name.
The suspect was later identified and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 125th Flag Day Fautasi Race ran Wednesday April 16, after bad weather conditions delayed the regatta, on Tuesday.
It was decided Tuesday afternoon by the Flag Day Committee, after the delay, that 2 elimination heats and a final race would be run for the winner of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For the first time ever, the U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to American Samoa, April 14-17. As part of a global outreach effort, American Samoa Navy Week is connecting Sailors with the community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Friday, April 11, 2025, a delegation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) paid a courtesy visit to Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.
While in American Samoa, the delegation will also participate in the 125th Flag Day...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 12, 2025, a high school staff member contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding an 18-year-old who allegedly went on campus at one of the high schools while intoxicated.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Underage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 24, 2024, police officers stopped a vehicle due to expired tags, which led to Methamphetamine being found in the vehicle.
The driver was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances (Methamphetamine), a felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Visitors bureau has been welcoming this week visitors and guests who have traveled from afar to commemorate the 125th year birthday of the union with the United States of America.
“We are honored by the visit of the Governor of Hawaii, Honorable...