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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has imposed a temporary halt on all local fund expenditures in an effort to tighten government fiscal control. The freeze, which took effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and extends through Friday, April 10, 2026, is intended to give the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 2, 2026, a distressed victim of a domestic dispute contacted the local authorities and reported that Togi Fereti allegedly broke into her house and assaulted her inside her residence in Pago Pago.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 3, 2026, at approximately 7:47 p.m., police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in Fagatogo involving a married couple.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa (BGCAS) proudly welcomed community members, families and local leaders to its Open House event held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Guests were invited to tour the Clubhouse, meet staff and experience firsthand the wide range of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Amata visited Yale University a few days ago, warmly hosted by American Samoa’s college students there and the Chen family at Yale’s historic campus, during their Pasifika Festival celebrating the people and culture of the Pacific Islands.
“Fa’afetai...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A small but determined group gathered last Saturday along the sidewalks of the airport road at the Daniel K. Inouye Industrial Park, where organizer Wendy Malepeai led a local installment of the nationwide “No Kings” protest movement. Though only about twenty...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Christians around the world, including those in American Samoa, are commemorating Good Friday tomorrow, the day they believe Jesus Christ was crucified and died on the cross to save us from our sins.
Good Friday is marked with morning services by some church...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bridging Culture Worldwide LLC. (BCW), a leading Korea-US business intelligence and advisory firm, announced it will provide investor advisory support to the American Samoa Economic Development Council (ASEDC) under its growing investor advisory practice.
The engagement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2026, a concerned mother contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her son allegedly threatened to kill his stepfather in the village of Nu’uuli.
The suspect, Arona Amituana’i was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Private Peace...

![Posing for a group photo are: (L-R) Audrey Alo, Kaili, Congresswoman Amata, and Nancy Si'u Glass. Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga has been selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. [courtesy photo] Amata and Cherry Blossom princess and others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/kaili_amata_and_others.jpg?itok=bkn8IRjM)
![The Governor also pointed out that while the Executive Branch’s proposed revenue estimate for FY 2026 reflected the $23 million reduction, the Judiciary’s budget request remained unchanged, and the Legislature’s request increased. [SN file photo] Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_pula_0672_0.jpg?itok=gTyS1Sfh)


![The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa extends its sincere gratitude to all who attended and supported the event. [courtesy photo] The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/portraits_bgcas-openhouse-260324-113.jpg?itok=mYH6pwAe)

![Members of the public who gathered in Tafuna last Saturday to support the No Kings protest held signs bearing slogans meant to underscore concerns about democratic principles and the nation’s direction. [courtesy photo] NO KINGS DEMONSTRATORS](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/no_kings_gang.jpeg?itok=tI8IY90w)


