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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After several weeks out of operation, the MV Manu‘atele ferry is officially back in service, marking a significant step toward restoring reliable transportation between Tutuila and the Manu‘a Islands. Director of Port Administration, Barney Sene, confirmed the vessel’s...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Tuesday’s speech by King Charles III of the United Kingdom to a Joint Session of Congress, held in the House of Representatives chamber. The event is historic, as the only other English monarch to speak to a Joint Session in the U.S...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 28, 2026 a domestic dispute involving assault in the village of Tafuna was reported, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption.
A man was later charged him with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2026 a domestic disturbance in the village of Pavaiai that began with allegations of child abuse resulted in the arrest of both parents, the intervention of child welfare officials, and the placement of a one-year-old child into protective custody.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is making progress with Le Vasa submarine cable system, as part of the Pacific Connect initiative, with new survey work now underway.
On Saturday, April 25, survey teams from SubCom conducted initial shoreline and near- shore assessments. The work included...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Community members will gather for a “May Day” peaceful demonstration/ wave on Friday afternoon, May 1st from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. along the sidewalks of the Airport Park road, across the street from the Oasis Restaurant.
The demonstration is being organized in solidarity...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fesili Mai Project in American Samoa is a conservation-focused education program involving youth in environmental stewardship and a mental health study. "Fesili Mai" translates to "Ask Me”.
Fesili Mai saw students from various high schools complete projects such as...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula and Pulu Administration has presented a detailed proposed supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Fono, totaling $744,000. This supplemental budget aims primarily to restore funding for the salaries of directors and deputy directors — positions that the...
ASCC HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS MUSICAL SERIES- HERCULES OPENING NIGHT — a production presented by the ASCC House of Flying Daggers students was brought to life last week by a talented and creative cast. Governor Pulaalii Nikolua Pula and First Lady Dr. Lois joined the many members of the community in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, Founder of the youth-led environmental nonprofit Finafinau, was recently invited to participate in the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS 2026), a regional convening that brings together Pacific leaders,...