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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan House passage of a stopgap government funding bill, or Continuing Resolution (C.R.), that is widely expected to prevent a government shutdown, since U.S. Senate leaders have already expressed support for the temporary funding...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 197th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene December 12-13, 2023, by web conference (Webex).
Of particular interest to American Samoa are:
• Fishing Regulations for the Proposed Pacific Remote Island National Marine Sanctuary...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Like every professional journalist, Taafili “Fili” Sagapolutele never wanted to be the story. Sadly that is not the case today as our friend, colleague and mentor-to- many, passed away last week.
Her family is handling the funeral arrangements and a formal notice will...
Honiara, SOLOMON ISLANDS — “Welkam to the Solomon Islands!” a big colorful sign splashed onto the wall of the Honiara International Airport arrival lounge greeted the tired but excited Team American Samoa, as they gratefully stretched their cramped leg muscles after the four and a half-hour flight...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over 140 athletes and officials who are representing American Samoa at the 2023 Pacific Games were expected to depart yesterday evening, November 13, on the first leg of their journey to the Solomon Islands.
In a ceremony hosted at the CCCAS Nuuuli Church this past...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Albert Fano was arrested and ordered to appear in court on charges of public peace disturbance (PPD) and third degree assault on Oct. 30, 2023.
Bail of $1,000 was set.
The case results from an alleged assault by Mr. Fano of his wife, Shana Malau’ulu in the McDonalds...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lemanu and Talauega Administration are kicking off the American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities 46th Annual Holiday Music Festival, with all government departments, agencies, offices, and authorities called to “showcase their festive spirit” from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Family Fun Day on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, brought together the Veteran community and their families for a day of camaraderie and celebration climaxing with a concert.
Hosted by Galoia Upuese Faamasino and Arianna Princess Auvaa, herself a veteran — it...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga called a Joint Special Session of the 38th Legislature yesterday, Monday November 13, 2023, with one year and few months left in his Administration.
The Special Session was called to consider two supplemental appropriations — one for the Budget...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It just takes a little faith when stepping up to the first tee of a big tournament. Just ask 18-year-old Faith Vui, who recently claimed the New Zealand amateur championship title, making history in the process.
Vui, who hails from Apia, became the first person of Samoan...