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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) recently published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023. These statements, which adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), reveal critical financial metrics and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recipients of the McDonald’s American Samoa scholarships for 2024 were honored Thursday night, June 27, 2024 by the company owner and president, Tautolo Charlie Tautolo and the McDonald Scholarship Board.
The four recipients are:
1. Kristina Timoteo — ASCC graduate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A christening ceremony for the Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources’ (DMWR) brand new state-of-the-art research vessel which has been named “Puna’oaolevasa,” was held yesterday morning at the Malaloa Marina.
The new double-hull aluminum alia is 32 feet long and...