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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) announced that its newly appointed Board of Directors convened its first meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026. During this inaugural session, the Board elected its officers and began outlining preliminary priorities aimed at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The passing of Senator Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson marks the loss of a distinguished leader whose lifelong service to education, government, and Samoan culture leaves an enduring legacy in American Samoa.
Alo passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The inflation rate for American Samoa has risen again, increasing by 1.0% after a drop in the last quarter of 2025. In addition, the quarterly percentage change rate registered at a 0.5% increase.
The Transportation Group has the highest expenditure, with an annual...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Senate-passed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, because it ends the 75-day partial government shutdown, and sends the bill with bipartisan support to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law, which...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 1, 2026, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her former boyfriend, Penetekoso Maligi, allegedly threatened to kill her.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 4, 2026, a concerned family member walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) with the victim and reported a disturbing physical abuse case involving a vulnerable 32-year-old woman with a cognitive disability.
The call led to the arrest and confinement of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — All five fautasi crews invited to represent American Samoa in Samoa’s Independence Fautasi Race next month have confirmed they will not be making the trip. The invited boats — Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II, Alao, Matasaua, Fuao of Vatia, and Fagasa’s Fealofani...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A delegation of key partners involved in the development of the Le Vasa submarine cable system is in American Samoa this week, marking a major step forward in the territory’s participation in Google’s Pacific Connect initiative.
Representatives from AP Telecom—one of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2026, a disturbing incident inside a supermarket in Pago Pago ended with the arrest of Daniel Lauama, who allegedly forcibly grabbed a woman from behind and attempted to kiss her in public, causing her to suffer an injury while she was trying to escape.
The...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating American Samoa’s national competitor in the Poetry Out Loud student program, held in the nation’s capital this week. Mr. Johnson Ailima, a senior at Fa'asao Marist High School, American Samoa’s Poetry Out Loud champion, represented the territory...