governor and lt. governor
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Senate bill seeking to increase the annual salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor was introduced during Saturday’s session, and the effective date of the proposed hike in salaries of the two leaders is in 2026.
Sponsored by Sens. Tuipine Fuimaono, Alo Paul...

![Sponsored by Sens. Tuipine Fuimaono, Alo Paul Stevenson and Satele Aliitta’i Lilio, the legislation seeks to increase the governor’s annual salary from $85,000 to $150,000 and the lieutenant governor from $75,000 to $125,000. [SN file photo] Rendering of the proposed new fono building.](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fono_bldg_rendering_69.jpg?itok=jlGgKCj0)