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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement regarding the DOI announcement that the US is taking first steps toward a potential critical minerals lease, initiating an upcoming public comment process:
“I’ve listened to our people in recent town hall meetings,...
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2025) — In response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement yesterday of the publication of a Request for Information and Interest to explore the potential for seabed mineral leasing offshore American Samoa, Arlo Hemphill, Greenpeace USA’s Deep Sea Mining...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — From June 2– 13, 2025, the city of Nice, France, hosted the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), a global summit dedicated to the sustainable management and protection of the world’s oceans. Representing American Samoa, local environmental nonprofit Finafinau’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Faga’itua High School held their 57th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025, last Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025 at their gymnasium.
Their theme: “Honoring the Journey and Embracing the Future”
The just under 2-hour ceremony, opened with Gov. Pulaalii N. Pula...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) will issue S-EBT benefits, in the form of food coupons, for qualifying students who are verified by the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) for the 2024-2025 school year for all public and non-public or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2025, a victim of alleged domestic dispute called the local authorities seeking assistance regarding her husband who she claims assaulted her in the presence of her minor children.
The suspect fled the scene but was turned in by his mother and he was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2025, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that she witnessed a man allegedly assaulting a woman inside a vehicle. The officers were able to track down the vehicle and found a battered woman in need of medical attention.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two hundred and forty-seven Warriors graduated from Tafuna High School this past Tuesday morning, June 10, 2025, during the 40th Commencement Exercises held at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium. The Class of 2025 theme was: “E Gase Toa Ae Ola Pule”.
The packed venue of family...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government has requested $15 million from the Office of the American Samoa Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in financial assistance due to financial uncertainties resulting from internal and external fiscal challenges.
The request does not identify from where...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 18, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) concerning a young man who was allegedly causing a disturbance in their village.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Underage Consumption of Alcohol Beverages, a...