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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula noted that the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 reflects an Administration focusing on building a stronger, more resilient, and self-sustaining economy rather than just achieving immediate fiscal stabilization. He acknowledged that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Roy J.D. Hall, Jr., one of American Samoa’s most senior attorneys, was unanimously confirmed yesterday to serve as the Territory’s Administrative Law Judge. All 17 senators present for the Senate vote supported his appointment, reflecting broad legislative confidence in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the Fono begins reviewing the American Samoa Government’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, lawmakers will be asked to consider a total spending plan of approximately $789.3 million. The budget documents reportedly project $137.9 million in local revenues, although...
The Pago Pago fire that occurred July 22, 2026. There has been no official word of what caused the fire and how many people have been displaced. [Courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recent re-opening of Jade's restaurant has sparked significant public concern and debate, particularly following its closure by the Environmental Health Services Division of the Department of Health. This shutdown was prompted by the discovery of unacceptable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Works has been awarded $19.3 million in Fiscal Year 2026 BUILD grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation, securing a major federal investment to rebuild and modernize the heavily traveled Route 001 corridor between Leone and Nu’...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) that two American Samoa nonprofit organizations have been awarded federal grants totaling $900,000 to strengthen services for survivors of...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is co-leading a resolution celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Fiji, and reaffirming commitment to this strategically important partnership.
Introduced this week, the resolution is co-led by Rep...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The appointment of Roy J. D. Hall Jr. as Administrative Law Judge has been formally submitted to the Senate for a confirmation hearing set to take place today, Monday, July 27, 2026. This step in the appointment process comes after Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula selected...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fagatogo Fire Station has officially reopened after being closed for several weeks due to unsanitary conditions, a decision made by the Department of Health. The closure was initially announced by Utumoe Alefosio, the Director of the Department of Search and Rescue,...