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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's Basic Food Index (BFI) saw a small decrease of -0.2% in February, where six items out of the 20 food items monitored in the BFI, saw a drop in prices.
The Basic Food Index is a monthly rapid assessment of basic food items, to monitor the cost and...
Repaired and
Good news for people who usually walk for daily exercise, early morning or late evening, using the Iliili/ Airport Road route. Street lights have been repaired, while others newly installed.
Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa says concerns from residents over the lack of proper lighting in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, a victim contacted the local authorities and reported a man identified as Tualega Time, who allegedly forced his way into her residence in Satala and threatened her while holding a screwdriver.
Mr. Time, the defendant, was later charged with:
Count 1...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, an individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that Ofele Punefu allegedly threatened his brother with a crowbar and a hammer during a late-night disturbance at their family home.
Mr. Punefu was later arrested and charged with...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women’s History Month, which includes International Women’s Day (March 8), in honor of the women of American Samoa.
“Women’s History Month is a wonderful opportunity to remember with admiration the historic women of American Samoa’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senator Togiola Tulafono has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act, which was recently introduced in the Senate. His apprehensions highlight the need for careful consideration and revision before the legislation can proceed...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a man from Iliili was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his parents, and damaged property inside their home, while later assaulted police officers who responded to the incident.
The defendant, Letofia Iosefa Paoapo, was taken into...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a distress call reporting three men who were allegedly causing a disturbance. All three men were arrested following the disturbance involving alcohol consumption and loud noise in front of a store in Tafuna...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly acknowledges and thanks Ms. Tala Ropeti’s Psychology Class at American Samoa Community College for providing the first group donation to support the establishment of the American Samoa Community Food Bank.
The class...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has declined to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nomination of Theodore “Ted” Le’iato for another four-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA). Le’iato received seven votes in favor and five against, falling...





![High Chief Fano Solinuu Shimasaki, the first woman in the Senate in the Fono. [courtesy photo] Fano Solinuu Shimasaki](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fano_solinuu_shimasaki.jpg?itok=-EXXFwvH)



![Ms. Tala Ropeti (at speakers stand) displays to members of Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) the items her Psychology Class at ASCC gathered and donated as the first group to support the establishment of the new American Samoa Community Food Bank. [courtesy photo] Ms. Tala Ropeti (at speakers stand)](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_3202.jpg?itok=GsUUtWSO)
![During Theodore “Ted” Le’iato’s confirmation hearing last Wednesday, senators questioned him on several issues: the discontinuation of debit meters, renewable energy projects such as the Pavaiai solar farm and the planned Manunu wind project, his resignation from ASPA, and possible conflicts between the ASPA Board and ASTCA management. [courtesy photo] Theodore “Ted” Le’iato](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ted_leiato.jpeg?itok=IjWZgjtv)