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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate yesterday unanimously approved the appointment of Asaua Falaniko Fuimaono as the Public Defender in a 14-0 vote.
In his letter dated January 5, 2024 to Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean, Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga stated that “Counsel Fuimaono is a well-...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealand study shows.
Absent from the list is American Samoa, along with the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Kiribati, Palau, the...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoan beauty queen Haylani Kuruppu made pageantry history by securing 1st runner-up at the recent Miss Global competition in Vietnam.
This is the highest placing a Pasifika contestant has reached in the international pageant.
The 25-year-old was among 83 contestants vying for the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The State of Security of the Territory includes the Administration’s concerns about its borders and addressing the needs of the Corrections population. Discussed in the 2024 State of the Territory’s Comprehensive Report, both concerns are showcased in terms of what the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate yesterday reviewed and approved an administration bill with amendments made by the House of Representatives that would prohibit the use of polystyrene foam containers.
The Senate version of the bill was unanimously approved by the House in final reading last...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association (HPPA) has raised over $100k in support of national parks and historic sites in Hawaiʻi and American Samoa.
The “90 For 90” fundraising campaign has smashed goals for National Park support — raising $106,125 — well over the $90,000...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaiian Airlines is preparing for the busy summer travel demand between Pago Pago and Honolulu by increasing flights to three weekly, from May 22 through Sept. 4, as local residents head to the U.S for vacation and holidays, while Samoans and others living in the U.S...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There has been a lot of attention brought lately regarding recent changes in management and infrastructure at the American Samoa Medical Center. Many have questioned why are all of these changes are happening, what is the goal and what is the ultimate vision for Lyndon B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — State of Security in the 2024 State of the Territory Comprehensive Report (TCR) in particular notes the shortage of personnel in the Department of Public Safety, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Office of the Public Defender. This is in large part due to better off...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Education in the Territory is essentially funded through federal grants, according to the 2024 State of the Territorial Comprehensive Report. The report lists the administration’s accomplishments in this area via programs and initiatives launched through the American...