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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fiji's brand new patrol boat has finally been pulled off the reef at Fulaga where it ran aground three weeks ago.
The Guardian Class Patrol Boat RFNS Puamau, gifted to Fiji by Australia in March, had only just arrived in the country in May and was on its maiden patrol...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources (DMWR) has recently received reports from the general public that Portuguese Man-of-War jellyfish have been spotted on certain beaches — Coconut Point and Pala Lagoon.
These jellyfish can be extremely dangerous due to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The accomplishments of the Lemanu and La’apui Administration in the last four years were highlighted in the governor’s State of the Territory Speech during the official opening of the Fourth Regular Session of the 38th Legislature of American Samoa, yesterday morning at...
Washington, D.C. — “My bill for American Samoa, H.R. 6062, scheduled for a full House vote Monday, will improve our territory’s self-determination, provide for timely review of our amendments, and help deepen our important working relationship with DOI leadership,” Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) recently held its 2024 annual investor call, providing key insights into the territory's financial outlook, economic diversification efforts, and the impact of federal funding initiatives. The call, led by ASEDA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Convicted drug dealer Semi Sago is now behind bars after he was sentenced by the court to 20 years in prison and a fine of $20,000, for two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine), and 10 years with a fine...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Northern Marianas sports reporter says Filomenaleonisa Iakopo left Saipan on Saturday morning with Paris as her final destination. She will compete in the 100 meters event of the Olympic Games in the French capital on Aug. 2 representing American Samoa.
The now 18-year...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Four fautasi that competed in the BlueSky 25th Anniversary 4th of July Regatta have been disqualified for not abiding by the rules of the race.
The Nu'uuli Manulele Tausala Lowrider, Fagasa Fealofani Samoa and Aua Paepaeulupo'o which engaged in a thrilling head-to-head...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Department of Commerce Fisheries Development Program in American Samoa took delivery of the first of four 37-foot by 14-foot catamaran longliner/deep drop fishing vessels headed to the South Pacific Island.
ACI Boats in Port Townsend, Washington won a $3 million...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s application for Associate Membership in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is receiving support and endorsement from numerous governments north of the equator. Submitted by Governor Lemanu P.S Mauga in December of last year, the application garnered a bit...