July 2024
ASEDA's 2024 Investor Call reveals local economic insights and future prospects
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) recently held its 2024 annual investor call, providing key insights into the territory's financial out
Pacific Islands work towards improving labor conditions in Fisheries sector
Suva, FIJI – Pacific Island nations, recognizing the vital role of fishing in their livelihoods and economies, are taking decisive action to combat labor abuses and create a safer, fairer
Samoa court issues warning about abusing custom and tradition
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Supreme Court has issued a warning for those who abuse custom and tradition, especially the ifoga, to get reduced jail time.
Meth dealer gets 20 years — first ‘intent to distribute’ conviction in over 10 years Deputy AG says
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Convicted drug dealer Semi Sago is now behind bars after he was sentenced by the court to 20 years in prison and a fine of $20,000, for two counts of Unlawful P
Samoan-Chamorro sprinter to run for Am Samoa in Paris Olympics
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Northern Marianas sports reporter says Filomenaleonisa Iakopo left Saipan on Saturday morning with Paris as her final destination.
AS-EPA Laboratory staff training photo & caption
Congratulations to the AS-EPA Laboratory staff for recently receiving training on microbiological analyses for drinking water, streams, and ocean water.
Manumalo le sa a le Matasaua i le tu’uga fautasi mo le faamanatuina o le 25 tausaga a le Bluesky
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
Fautasi Committee depends on drone footage to declare race winner
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Four fautasi that competed in the BlueSky 25th Anniversary 4th of July Regatta have been disqualified for not abiding by the rules of the race.






![Iakopo said her parents Stanley and Priscilla play a huge role in her successes. [SN file photo] Filomenaleonisa Iakopo](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/sprinter_filomenaleonisa_0922_0_0.jpg?itok=gTTca_fV)


![Representatives of the Matasaua fautasi from Manu'a receiving their first prize check of $10,000 from BlueSky CEO Justin Tuiasosopo. [courtesy photo] Representatives of the Matasaua fautasi](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/9237.jpg?itok=Z9cNc_Mb)
