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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is commending passage by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives of the Take It Down Act, S. 146, which has been sent to President Trump to be signed into law. The Act combats non-consensual explicit imagery of people, created by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Issuing only his second Executive Order, since being elected, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has established May 13th as “Swains Island Day” — an official holiday in American Samoa.
The EO preamble reads:
WHEREAS, “[t]he sovereignty of the United States over American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dozens of people rallied outside the Anchorage courthouse Friday in support of a family of Whittier residents from American Samoa being arraigned on charges of illegal voting, in a case that may have reverberations for a national effort to extend full citizenship rights...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is applauding entrepreneurship for Small Business Week, and thanking small businesses for their important role in the community.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our economy. You mean so much to our community. May your diligent planning lead...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2025, an individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) asking for assistance regarding a man allegedly causing a disturbance during prayer service.
The suspect was apprehended and resisted arrest but was later detained and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 3, 2025, a concerned father contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that his daughter was allegedly assaulted by her husband and was hiding at a store waiting for help.
The suspect was not found at the time of the incident but was later charged...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Friday morning marked the official opening of the newly renovated cafeteria at LBJ Tropical Medical Center. The project included a comprehensive overhaul and expansion of the existing facility, along with the installation of state-of-the-art equipment designed to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When the Senate held a hearing to examine the status of government payouts on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, queries about the government’s finances were also made. In particular, whether the government would be able to meet its budget projections by the end of the FY 2025....
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Nurses Day — as well as sending out special appreciation to teachers this Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) and National Teacher Day, today, May 6.
“In the manner of Proverbs 17:22, our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 5, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance in removing a man who allegedly broke into one of her properties.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...