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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in welcoming home American Samoa’s Pacific Mini Games athletes upon their arrival at Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted enthusiastically by their families, friends and supporters.
“It’s good...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Town Hall for Wind Project Tutuila Wind Energy LLC of American Samoa ("TWE") will explain details of the project, the progress of recent environmental and wind data studies as well as the new timeline and upcoming studies for the project so that you can be informed....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
The suspect followed the victim to the police station where he was later arrested and charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 26, 2025, a woman contacted the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) and reported that her elderly husband was allegedly assaulted by a man.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula christens the new medical boat during the Department of Health (DOH) special Christening Ceremony at the Fagatogo Marina. The ceremony was attended by Governor Pulaali i Nikolao Pula and First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, President of the Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula has issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response to a confirmed outbreak of dengue fever in American Samoa.
According to the emergency declaration issued on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the American Samoa Department of Health (DOH)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has officially appointed Mr. Nathan Ilaoa as the Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources.
In the announcement, the governor emphasized Mr. Ilaoa’s extensive qualifications in the field of fishery resource management. Mr...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 1, 2025, traffic officers conducted a traffic stop which led to a car chase between the officers and the suspect.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Unsafe Passing on the Left, an infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $200;...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 3, 2025, the Leone Police Subtation (LPS) received a call regarding a young man who allegedly assaulted his minor sister for lying to him.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
The majority of speakers at last Wednesday’s Town Hall meeting on deep sea mining, held at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium, voiced strong opposition to any exploration or extraction of minerals from the ocean floor in waters near American Samoa.
Among them was Police...

![Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata was at the airport last Thursday, with many local residents to welcome and celebrate our athletes home from the highly successful 2025 Pacific Mini Games that took place in the Republic of Palau. [Courtesy photo] Amata greets mini games athletes](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/congratulations.jpg?itok=GX3f_kjR)



![The governor acknowledged the vital role of funding provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which made this project possible. [courtesy photo] governor christens boat](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/gov_christens_new_med_boat.jpg?itok=nBN8o0qb)
![Members of the DOH Environmental Health Division in full protective gear spraying pesticide to eradicate mosquitoes at homes, offices, and businesses in their ongoing campaign to stop the dengue fever outbreak. DOH is responding to the Dengue Fever Outbreak officially declared in the territory last week Monday by Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula, followed by a press release by the Health Department. [courtesy photo] DOH Environmental Health Division in](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/doh.jpg?itok=mBRot4pb)



![Taotasi Archie Soliai advocated for a more balanced and inclusive approach to the deep-sea mining debate, during the ASG hosted town hall meeting held last week Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium. Taotasi noted that “… in the end, Trump will eventually do what Trump wants to do.” The key is to broaden the dialogue keep communicating. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Taotasi Archie Soliai](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_2779.jpg?itok=GoenuC73)