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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), who is the only professional forester in the U.S. Congress. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata co-sponsored the legislation.
“The tragic wildfire...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — More than 200 enthusiastic local high school and elementary football players received valuable life lessons from New England Patriots Wide Receiver “JuJu” Smith-Schuster on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. He was the PFHF’s camp’s special guest...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation met this week with various American Samoa government leaders and non-profit organizations and will use the information to prepare a report, which they will present to the PIF Board of Directors on behalf of American Samoa in its...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2024, a police officer called Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault on a CCCAS church pastor. The defendant was held down by neighbors to await police arrival.
Afega Uaita was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 18, 2024, a couple walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an assault by three men of the male individual of the couple at the Flame’s NightClub.
The main suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
HONOLULU —Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council members reviewed detailed reports on the 2023 performance of federally managed fisheries in the Western Pacific region. This annual Stock Assessment and Fisheries Evaluation (SAFE) report consistently observed catch increases across a...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Transportation Dept. announced this week a $3 million grant for American Samoa, part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.
American Samoa’s $3 Million will go toward the Port...
WASHINGTON — The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has accepted Digital Equity plans from American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Digital Equity Act, part of the Internet for All...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS), in collaboration with partners, is proud to name its wave buoy the “King-Poloa Buoy” in honor of the late Christopher J. King. This name pays tribute to Chris’ invaluable contributions not only to the siting of this...
Honolulu, HAWAII— This week, members of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council called attention to impediments to U.S. fisheries due to unfair trade practices by foreign fisheries.
“Dumping” of cheaper, lower-quality fishery products into the United States undercuts the...