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Utulei, AMERICAN SAMOA — (September 11, 2025) Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in July, SPW Fitness announces the launch of the “Make American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA) movement, a bold initiative to address the obesity crisis in American Samoa. With 93% of adults overweight or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue fever cases in the territory have risen significantly, with the latest count at 135, an increase from 81 reported just two weeks ago, as confirmed in an update on September 12, 2025.
American Samoa’s Dengue fever outbreak was declared in July.
This alarming trend...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Environmental Health Services of the Department of Health recently issued a strong warning on its official Facebook page to both businesses and the public. This warning addresses explicitly those who appeal to government leaders when their food establishments are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the middle of the ASG budget hearings, which total $815 million for the upcoming fiscal year, Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed a new Treasurer.
In a memorandum released on Friday, the Governor announced the appointment of Bret Butler as Acting Treasurer....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During FY 2026 joint budget hearing last week Senator Togiola Tulafono said the proposed fiscal year 2026 is a “deficit budget,” which is concerning.
He stated that it is clear the budget has not been thoroughly reviewed, as there are discrepancies present. He added...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation received a call from a concerned mother reporting an alleged domestic dispute between her son and his wife.
The mother also reported that her son assaulted his wife after accusing her of having an affair with his father.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 29, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) asking for assistance regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and blocking the main road in Faleniu.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace...
HONOLULU — At its 204th meeting this week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will decide whether to recommend lifting commercial fishing prohibitions in parts of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument.
On April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump issued...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency has secured the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, one of Hawaii's leading hospitals, as a new partner in its referral network.
This agreement, signed into contract on August 26, 2025, is a major step forward in expanding care...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — During Friday’s regular Senate session, Senator Togiola Tulafono expressed concerns about what he described as “censorship,” following the omission of a part of the segment from the Wednesday session as instructed by a Senior Staff member of the Senate.
Togiola said that...