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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...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Arbor Day, which promotes the planting of trees, and widely emphasizes the value and benefits of trees, such as their role in oxygen, human health, food sources, wildlife habitat, and ecology.
“We are blessed in our beautiful islands...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tamāli’i Polynesian Entertainment, a Pacific dance and cultural group led by Dion and Gabrielle Ott, established in 2015 in Arizona, US, were the only invited group from off-island to participate in the 126th American Samoa Flag Day and the 50th Annual Performing Arts...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fono did not convene Wednesday, April 22, 2026 for the Special Session called by Governor Pulaʻaliʻi Nikolao Pula, after lawmakers failed to meet quorum requirements, delaying action on a series of measures that could have significant implications for the Territory’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Consul General to American Samoa, Fata Brian Kaio, has officially reaffirmed the invitation extended by the Prime Minister of Samoa to the top five fautasi that participated in the recent Flag Day race. This invitation represents a significant gesture to nurture...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 30, 2026, at approximately 10:23 p.m., the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call reporting that a man, later identified as Agape Faumuina, was causing a disturbance and making inappropriate advances toward a store employee in Kokoland, leaving the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A domestic disturbance on the afternoon of March 30, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a 25-year-old male individual after the situation allegedly escalated into violence, threats, and the use of a machete.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace...