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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is praising the 7th Grade class of students at Matafao Elementary School and their teachers after her visit to the school last week.
“I was so impressed by these students, and their excellent questions about government, and I know they are a result...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a grant of $140,123 for the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition, and extending her congratulations.
“Thank you Dr. Danielle Eakins for this research effort regarding...
LOS ANGELES/ AMERICAN SAMOA — Donato Fatuesi, a Faʻafafine storyteller, actress, and community organizer from American Samoa, has been named a finalist for Beast Games, a global competition series featuring contestants from around the world.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Fatuesi is representing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A message posted on social media is criticizing the grant award that the Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior Katherine MacGregor announced during her American Samoa Flag Day speech on April 17, 2026. The award of $270,000 she said is to the American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) is inviting all community members, stakeholders, and residents to attend two upcoming town hall meetings this week, where the Vision 2030 Framework for the Territory's airport and seaport modernization projects will be...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa has made the biggest jump in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on 22 April.
Despite last Tuesday's defeat to England, Spain remain on top with the United States also maintaining second place.
Courtesy of their victory over La Roja, the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party strongly condemns recent actions by President Donald Trump, including sharing an image portraying himself as a Jesus-like figure during the month of Easter and as the world prayerfully observed Christ’s Resurrection.
Our faith is...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming advancement of a bill she cosponsors, the Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests (FISH) Act, H.R. 3756, which cracks down on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by strengthening inspections and penalties for vessels participating in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa is pleased to provide an update on the progress of its ongoing Law Enforcement Academy, which commenced over a month ago and continues to advance the development of its newest law enforcement recruits.
The academy attracted a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula announces that the MV Manu’atele ferry is operational again and ready to resume service to the Manu’a Islands today after being out of service for several weeks.
The temporary suspension allowed for essential repairs and maintenance. With...