February 2026
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMO
MASALOMIA LE IAI O SE SO’OTAGA I LE PE O LE ELETISE I LE ASO GAFUA MA LE TAUMAFAIGA A SE ALII E GAOI LE ‘ATM’ I LE LAUFOU
Applications open for the Am Samoa Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 23, 2026) The American Samoa Department of Agriculture (ASDOA) is now accepting applications for the Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP).
Flights from Samoa to cost more from March 1st
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Travelers flying out of Samoa will soon have to pay extra on every trip, with new fees added by the Samoa Airport Authority.
Airlines push back on Samoa's airport fee hike
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Airlines have hit out against an airport fare increase in Samoa that will add more than NZ$100 to outgoing ticket prices.
NZDF monitoring new fuel sheen reported near Manawanui wreck
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — New Zealand's Defense Force is continuing to monitor the wreck of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui after a fuel sheen was reported off the south coast of Samoa's isla
Nevada National Guard working with Samoa to advance emergency response capabilities
Apia, SAMOA — (February 24, 2026) This week marks the concluding phase of an important Subject Matter Expert Exchange between the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and the Nevada
FAFA Festival photo & caotion
Earlier this month a huge crowd was treated to an incredible showcase of talent, beauty, and fashion, all in celebration of American Samoa’s vibrant Fa’afafine community.






![Air New Zealand operates direct flights between Auckland and Apia. [Photo: Supplied/ AirNZ] AIR NEW ZEALAND PLANE ON RUNWAY](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/air_nz_plane_on_runway.jpeg?itok=g6OKnqun)
!["An NZDF engineering report concluded that if there was fuel remaining on the vessel it would be trace amounts only, and if any escaped it would likely quickly disperse through wind and wave action." [SN file photo] HMNZS Manawanui fuel being contained](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/hmnzs_manawanui_fuel_recovery_1.png?itok=E_Zaa2mI)
![The summit’s "off-the-record" format allows for candid exchanges, ensuring that the specific needs of American Samoa — ranging from supply chain stability to advanced telecommunications — are heard directly by global investors and senior U.S. officials. [courtesy photo] Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_speaking.jpg?itok=--vaQf7R)
![Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) Commissioner Tanuvasa Petone Mauga and U.S. Chargé d’affaires Daniel Tarapacki. [courtesy photo] Tanuvasa Petone Mauga and Daniel Tarapacki](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/nevada_natl_guard.jpeg?itok=2zNcRwa1)
