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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After nearly 3-years of border closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the local tourism industry — as well as the territory’s economy — is expected to get a major economic boost this year, with 20 cruise ships scheduled to call into the Port of Pago Pago this year....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated the first-round of disaster funding to American Samoa of little more than $5,000 under Public Assistance following the high surf, high winds, and flooding during the period of July 12-15 last year.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “Giving back to the community” is a stance that Neil’s Ace Home Center does not take lightly.
Since 2009, Neil’s ACE Home Center has partnered with the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition to raise stipends for cancer patients for their medical expenses, medical...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Personnel changes have been made to LBJ Hospital’s top management following nurses walking out in a strike last month.
On Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Moefaauo Bill Emmsley reassigned Human Resources Director Savali Sunia-Ulutu, and the position is being advertised...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The United Airlines passengers that spent an unplanned trip in American Samoa “enjoyed” sipping drinks by the beach and a tour of the island.
Overseas and social media is reporting some of the passengers enjoyed the island tour on New Year’s Eve, after an emergency...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt Governor, Talauega E.V. Ale has made it clear the foundation for the new hospital will be laid this year at the old Tafuna housing area in Nu’uuli — across from the Pala Lagoon park area or Lions Park area.
This is regardless of concerns about the ability of the...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Tourism Authority’s fireworks display not only in Upolu but also for the first time in Savaii was hailed a success.
Samoa has seen the rush of tourists visit the islands and also visitors coming to see their families. This coupled with the visit of the Toa o Samoa National...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) called a meeting yesterday with vendors regarding the cruise ship schedule for 2023 now that local borders are fully reopened.
ASVB officials shared the cruise ship schedule and discussed the logistics for cruise ships arriving this...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some $200,000 in federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funds, under the Election Security Program, was allocated by the American Samoa Election Office in preparation for the 2022 Midterm election held last November, with $60,000 of the budget for “Cyber and Physical...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Atoa o Samoa talks are scheduled to be hosted by the American Samoa Government this coming April, coinciding with the Flag Day festivities.
After a meeting of government leaders and Chief Executive Officers between Samoa and American Samoa, it was confirmed by Deputy...