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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The enforcement of Public Law 38-12, also known as the Polystyrene Foam Container Ban or “Foam Ban,” is now fully in effect. This law was signed by Governor Lemanu on Feb. 6, 2024, following its passage by the Fono.
The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message for New Year’s Day.
“As I reflect on 2024, I’m grateful for God’s goodness to my family, our territory, and the United States. From a congressional standpoint, we finished up some important efforts. Among those, we...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The inauguration ceremony to officially swear in Pula T. I. Nikolao Pula as the Governor of American Samoa, and Pulu Ae Ae Jr., as Lieutenant Governor will take place today, January 3, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Malaeoletalu, Fagatogo. The event marks the beginning of their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two new Medicaid state planning amendments are expected to go into effect soon for American Samoa.
Children’s orthodontics and dialysis coverage for Hope Dialysis have been submitted for approval after The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency working together with the...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message for New Year’s Day.
“As I reflect on 2024, I’m grateful for God’s goodness to my family, our territory, and the United States. From a congressional standpoint, we finished up some important efforts. Among those, we...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Local junior and high school powerlifters and bodybuilders showcased their strength and prowess the weekend before Christmas Day at the Sauia Gym in Tafuna. This event marked the final domestic competition of the year, coordinated by the American Samoa Powerlifting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa will be welcoming the New Year at the stroke of 12 midnight tomorrow, ushering in 2025, as the territory is preparing to start off the year with the inauguration of the new governor and lieutenant governor, and swearing in ceremonies for the new members of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Ella Gurr has been named Executive Director of the transition team for the incoming Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Pulu Ae Ae Jr administration with Lewis Wolman named Deputy.
The transition meeting took place at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, according to a handout prepared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa government-owned Polynesian Limited, dba Samoa Airways is petitioning the US Department of Transport (DOT) to allow it to continue all services between Pago Pago and the Manu’a Islands, when the current authority expires on January 11, 2025.
Since American Samoa is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The three Pacific territorial members of the 119th Congress — all serving as Republicans — Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata (R-AS), Congressman James C. Moylan (R-GU) and Congresswoman-elect Kimberlynn King-Hinds (R-MP), have formed a Pacific transition committee.
After...