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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Voting commenced in Samoa on Friday, with more than 100,000 eligible voters heading to the polls to decide the country's next government.
A total of 187 candidates will contest 50 seats in parliament, representing six political parties and 46 independents. The governing...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata, vice chairman of both the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, the two main congressional committees with legislative...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Officer Suzanne O who was lost in the line of duty on August 15, 2025 in Maui, leaves behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and deep devotion to others. The beloved daughter, sister, and dedicated public servant, was born on January 12, 1988, in Pago Pago, American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Drawing on the design of Samoa’s traditional Alia boats, on Thursday August 14, the first of five electric boats for Samoa began sea trials as part of the Japan-funded Climate Action Pathways for Island Transport (CAP-IT) Project, a key component of the US $37 million...
Apia, SAMOA — Pre-polling for Samoa’s 2025 general elections officially began yesterday (Samoa Time), Wednesday, 27 August, just two days ahead of the main polling day on Friday, 29 August.
According to Electoral Commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley, over 5,000 applications were submitted...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three children have returned to Samoa after undergoing life-saving heart surgeries in Suva, Fiji.
Supported by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Gift of Life surgical mission, the children all received free heart surgeries.
The surgeries were performed by the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoans are preparing to vote in crucial national elections on August 29, after its government collapsed amid political infighting.
Muaautasi says ahead of the poll, there's one thing on voters' minds: the cost of living.
In the space of five years, the price of a box of...
Honolulu, Hawaii — (August 20, 2025) The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Passersby quietly placed flowers on the tribute, many too emotional to talk. One was a fellow Maui police officer who sometimes worked with Officer O on patrol.
“She was a great partner, professional,” he said.
According to the department, Officer O was wounded while...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of renowned poet and playwright Papali‘i Sia Figiel until September 11, 2025. The decision was handed down by Justice Fepuleai Ameperosa Roma following the third day of hearings.
Justice...