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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Island Forum Plenary session was held last week Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the National Auditorium, Rarotonga. The session brought together leaders from across the Pacific region of member, associated member, and forum observer status. Amongst government...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lt Gov Talauega E. V. Ale in his capacity as acting governor, alongside the American Samoa Committees for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), held a meeting with key representatives from the White House and the Department of Interior on...
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee has passed the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2023, H.J. Res 96, which Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata cosponsored, as a key priority in U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
In his remarks, Chairman of the committee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Football Federation of American Samoa (FFAS) has applied to the American Samoa Government (ASG) and has been given the green light, to extend the term of the original lease of a government-owned property located in the village of Tafuna.
The original lease was duly...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Perth grandfather at the center of a desperate international medical evacuation effort is being remembered as a “kind, generous man” following his tragic death in care.
Dave Crocos was surrounded by loved ones in hospital in Brisbane when he took his last breath on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A business owner trying to leave American Samoa for Samoa this week Tuesday was told that he was not allowed to leave due to a stop order issued by the Attorney General’s Office that the airline informed him about when they refused to allow him to board.
Due to the...
Washington, D.C. — Thank you to each Veteran and each of our military families for the sacrifices you’ve made over the years, helping make our world a better and more peaceful place for generations,” Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said in a press release issued on Wednesday.
“We appreciate our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In one of the lead-ups to the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum, a series of pre-meetings took place including the 12th Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) where Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga participated alongside leaders from various Pacific nations including French Polynesia, Niue,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education is hosting a week-long Close Up Summit offering multiple interactive workshops, discussions, and simulations designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of democratic processes and governance.
During the week-long Summit...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa National Olympic Committee (ASNOC) is planning a send-off event for Team American Samoa before they depart next Monday to compete in the 17th Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
The event is slated for Saturday November 11, 2023 and the ASNOC has...