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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dept. of Interior’s Assistant Secretary Carmen G. Cantor of Insular and International Affairs announced $2.5 million in financial assistance for the territory during her Flag Day visit to the territory last week.
While in the territory, Assistant Secretary Cantor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over the weekend Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata confirmed her intention to run for re-election and spoke with Samoa News. Here is a summary of the conversation:
“As you know, I am running for reelection to continue to serve and represent our people in Washington. My...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In an Executive Order signed Thursday, April 18, 2024 Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga created “The American Samoa Territorial Physical Addressing Initiative.”
The Preamble notes that American Samoa is one of the few remaining U.S. Territories and States without official...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 3, 2023, a woman contacted 911 to report a man allegedly causing a disturbance in their family home in Pava’ia’i.
The defendant was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance — a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For the safety of all the crews competing in this years’ fautasi race due to inclement weather, the Flag Day race was postponed to next week, Tuesday, April 23.
The decision was made at a meeting called by the race committee which included Lt. Gov. Laapui Talauega E.V....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mark your calendars and save the date for the next Townhall meeting at the ASG office in Hawaii. It is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm at the Kanana Fou Hall.
Whether you have questions about ongoing projects, suggestions for our initiatives or just want...
Pago pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) this week announced proposals are now being accepted for the Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) grant program for fiscal year 2024. The total funding available to the territories is $15.25 million....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The World Veterinary Association and Health For Animals launched World Animal Vaccination Day in 2016 to educate people on being responsible for their animals, whether they are companion animals or livestock. It is observed by the veterinary profession to emphasize that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — LBJ Tropical Medical Center (LBJTMC) intends continued collaboration with the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) to bolster the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, a vital initiative empowering aspiring healthcare professionals in American Samoa.
The CNA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new vessel that will aid in protecting and maintaining American Samoa’s coastal areas was dedicated by the local Dept. of Homeland Security this past Monday, April 15.
Director Samana Ve’ave’a provided details regarding the vessel, which was made possible through two...