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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As Pacific people, we rely on local fish far more than people living on the mainland and now we’re being warned about the growing problem of microplastics.
Look around your kitchen, market, and seashore at all the plastic items you see. But what about microplastics, the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 202nd meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene in person March 25-27, 2025, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom, Honolulu, HI. A remote participation option will be available by web conference (Webex).
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Swire Shipping in a press release has “advised that the Pago Pago and Apia ports remain closed at this time due to severe weather.
“We do not have any indication on the port reopening but will update you as soon as we can.
“ The port rotation (Apia-Pago Pago or Pago Pago...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recently confirmed Director of Health, Dr. Saipale Fuimaono, appeared before the Senate Hospital & Public Health Committee last Friday to discuss a proposed Senate bill amending the law to specify the requirements for the position of Director of Health.
Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The local Department of Commerce is showing that the inflation rate for American Samoa stands at 0.9% for January, an increase of 0.8% from the previous month, but still well below the U.S. rate of 2.9% for the same period.
The Education & Communication Group and...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata gave remarks Wednesday at IGIA, which was hosted by the Department of the Interior at their DC headquarters.
Congresswoman Amata thanked Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, the governors and congressional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 16, 2024, a victim of domestic violence contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and alleged that her husband assaulted her and then pointed a gun to her head during an argument.
Miracle Toilolo was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, a man was reported to allegedly cause a disturbance at a nightclub and also assaulted the security guard.
Senetenari Williams was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Election Commissioner Dr. Uiagalelei Lealofi struggled with questions posed by senators when he appeared before the Senate Rules Committee last Friday morning for his confirmation hearing. In the end, his confirmation was put on hold by the Senate, asking that he...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Facebook video post has been making the rounds locally showing the head of of the American Samoa Historical Preservation Office (ASHPO) Epifania Suafo’a Taua’i hitting an Asian cashier while having a verbal altercation with her.
Taua’i is heard using foul language as...