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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Mother’s Day:
“Thank you to each of our mothers, whether here in our islands or our close-knit Samoan communities in the United States. Your children love and appreciate you – often much more than...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The inflation rate in American Samoa has risen for the second consecutive month, increasing by 1.0%. This uptick follows a decline in inflation in the last quarter of 2025, indicating ongoing economic fluctuations, as indicated in the latest Consumer Price Index Press...
Wetlands are vital coastal ecosystems that play a critical role in supporting a healthy, resilient ocean.
These mangrove habitats act as nature's filters, improving water quality and providing essential nursery habitat for countless species of fish and invertebrates that eventually venture into and...
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with her staff in the Washington office, was delighted to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a luncheon at the congressional office, and guided tour of the U.S. Capitol.
“Thank you to our students, who are happy...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Court filings submitted on April 20, 2026, detail allegations of severe child abuse involving a 5-year-old girl who authorities say was repeatedly beaten by her father, leaving visible bruises across multiple parts of her body and prompting intervention from law...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2026, police responded to a disturbance at a family home in the village of Futiga that resulted in the arrest of defendant Suameli A'asa after authorities said he became aggressive toward relatives during a late-night family gathering involving alcohol.
The...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor and observance of the 75th National Day of Prayer:
“The National Day of Prayer is a meaningful continuous 75-year tradition, with instances of proclaimed days of prayer before that. This year’s theme is ...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 36th General Assembly of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa is scheduled to convene from July 12 to July 24 at the church's headquarters located in Kanana-fou. The central theme for this year's assembly is “God Takes Residence in Creation,”...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which begins with National Nurses Day (May 6) in the U.S., followed by National School Nurse Day, National Student Nurses Day (May 8), and the week...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 15, 2026, a woman contacted the Leone Police Station (LPS) regarding a woman, Wendy Tavili, who allegedly threatened her with a hammer after a verbal altercation.
Tavili was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...