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Honolulu, HAWAII — The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) updated Western Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) members on the process and timeline on decisions regarding the proposed Pacific Remote Islands (PRI) National Marine Sanctuary...
Washington, D.C. – American Samoa is set to receive it’s share of the $1.9 million in EPA money earmarked for the three Pacific territories, which will advance ASPA’s ability to establish, increase, expand and optimize collection and improve recycling infrastructure in the islands.
A project team...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rumors have been rampant in the local community about drug raids in the village of Pago Pago that allegedly swept up at least 24 individuals. Two affidavits from the court have since shed some light on the raids, and Samoa News should point out that it’s possible more...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Tuesday passed in third reading a concurrent resolution which “congratulates StarKist Samoa in celebrating 60 years of great success and growth that continues to pave the way for present and future promising endeavors for our Territory.”
According to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG and NOAA co-hosted a two-day Pacific Remote Islands Area (PRIA) workshop that took place Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 12-13 at the Rex H. Lee Auditorium in Utulei. The workshop aimed to facilitate discussions and insight into the proposed National Marine Sanctuary...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) this week reviewed options to sustainably fish for American Samoa bottomfish species caught in federal waters 3-200 miles offshore from 2024 to 2026.
In their discussion, SSC members took...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a statement late yesterday morning, Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga confirmed the passing of Public Defender, David Vargas at the age of 77.
“The loss of Counsel Vargas is deeply felt in the local legal community and throughout the American Samoa community,” the governor said...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A federal judge in Honolulu has approved the Consent Decree, which resolves and settles, the U.S Justice Department’s lawsuit against the American Samoa Government over allegations that the territorial government discriminated against a former employee, Simeonica...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Gov. Lemanu P. S. Mauga has proclaimed September 2023 as "National Preparedness Month”, which he says creates an important opportunity for every resident of American Samoa to prepare their homes, businesses, and communities for any type of emergency including natural...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean has called upon Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga to allow the people of American Samoa to decide whether a new specialty hospital should be built in the territory or not.
This follows the governor’s recent public statement of his adamant...