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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed House passage of the second round of six appropriations bills for the fiscal year, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, sending the bill to the Senate.
[It was quickly approved by the U.S. Senate and signed by President Biden...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa has joined a multi-year preparation to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the United States of America, which will be held on July 4, 2026.
Executive Order 002-2024...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a busy week of Committee activities in her three committees, including multiple hearings and votes last week.
HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A hearing of the full Committee (HFAC) examined the administration’s withdrawal from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Local students ranging from kindergarten to high school got together at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to celebrate Conservation Arts Day by highlighting through art, the importance of conserving and protecting endangered marine species....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — High Chief Pulu Ae Ae, Jr. has confirmed his candidacy for lieutenant governor of American Samoa and as the running mate of candidate for governor, Pula Nikolao Pula in the 2024 gubernatorial race.
In an exclusive interview with Samoa News, Pulu revealed that he had...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s been two weeks since the Fono went on their mid-term recess, and Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga has called back the Fono for a Second Special Session of the Thirty-Eighth Legislature to be convened today, Monday, April 25, 2024.
This past Saturday, Senate President...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 19, 2024, an unknown caller contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding a vehicle that had struck a minor in the village of Pava’ia’i.
The driver of the vehicle was charged with Count 1: Homicide by Vehicle — a class D felony...
VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION COMPETITION
ASG is sponsoring a Village Beatification Competition with a first prize of $10,000. Criteria for judging includes village sign installation, cleanliness, ecofriendly decorations and displays should show patriotism. Judging period is April 8-12, 2024
A reader...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Not many dogs go through life without an injury. The world is full of things that can harm your dog, on purpose or by accident. Practice prevention and preparation.
Any injury should be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible but all injuries need First Aid. ...
ASCC holds Grand Opening of food court style cafeteria and breaks ground on art & community building
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Friday, March 15, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) reached another milestone with the grand opening of its new Cafeteria Building, which was preceded by the groundbreaking ceremony for the adjacent Smart Art, Community & Higher Education Building (...