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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought in the Normandy invasion, as the United States and World War II allies commemorate the anniversaries of two of the great turning points of the global war – D-Day in Europe in 1944, and the Battle of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health (DOH) is initiating a regulatory framework to oversee tattooing activities throughout the territory. This will encompass commercial tattoo parlors as well as culturally traditional tattooing practices.
According to a proposed regulation that will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special church service held at the Matu’u and Faganeanea CCCAS.
Consul General Fata Brian Kaio welcomed the territory’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 8, 2025, elementary school administrators contacted the police and reported a possible domestic abuse case regarding a minor who was scared to go home.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 5, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding a disturbance between several individuals. The altercation caused harm to a minor who attempted to stop the fight.
Two individuals were later arrested and charged.
Potoa’e Tuloli was charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Hawaii has recognized Ray Loo of American Samoa for his outstanding service, dedication, and advocacy as a VFW Veterans Service Officer (VSO). VSO Loo brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a VFW VSO.
He currently works...
The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau — a gold sponsor — took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Felise-Vitale, on Wednesday,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The waters around the Pacific Ocean territory are estimated to contain large amounts of potato-shaped rocks filled with the building blocks for electric vehicles and other electronics.
Deposits of these polymetallic nodules, filled with nickel, cobalt, and other critical...
(BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE) — June 02, 2025 — In a significant milestone for American Samoa’s maritime infrastructure, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula, accompanied by First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, attended the Department of Port Administration’s (DPA) dedication ceremony for its two new tugboats, Tava’e...