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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Manu’a Flag Day 2026, sometimes called Manu’a Cession Day, which celebrates the historic decision in 1904 to officially join the United States.
“It will be a delight to be in Manu’a celebrating with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 4, 2026, a business owner contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding an intoxicated man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatened him with a machete.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sediment washing into coral reefs from land has long been viewed as one of the biggest threats to reef health. But new research from USGS and collaborators indicates that what happens after sediment reaches the reef may be just as important as where it comes from.
A...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata is congratulating Thessalonica Lagafuaina for representing American Samoa at the inaugural Close Up NextGen Roundtable: Decision 2026 in Washington, D.C.
“Congratulations to Thessalonica for representing American Samoa in this important...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a recent email to the director of Director of the Department of Search and Rescue (DSAR) Alefosio, Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa requested reports on eight (8) fires that have occurred since August of last year in the territory.
Fagaima is the chairman of the House...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA— The Port Administration American Samoa (PAAS) has added new public notification and vessel-tracking features to ManuateleSchedule.com, giving travelers and families, especially those in Manuʻa, a better way to follow voyage activity and receive timely updates.
Members of...
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities has a special exhibition on display that focuses on American Samoa’s journey with the United States, called America 250.
It also re-introduces people to the origins of the Jean P. Haydon Museum — when gifts given to Gov. John Haydon and...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that American Samoa has been awarded three grants totaling $803,015 to strengthen public safety, expand behavioral health services, and support juvenile justice initiatives in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 3, 2026, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that his sister allegedly assaulted their 83-year-old father inside their home in Iliiili.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 1, 2026, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting police assistance at his in-laws' residence in Vaitogi. The reporter stated that his father-in-law was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with his wife.
The suspect reportedly fled the...