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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer reported this week that the government has given its commitment to transport the five fautasi from American Samoa, its crew and provide accommodation for the Samoa Independence Day celebration.
It reports that five fautasi crew from American Samoa and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAAN SAMOA — The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) leadership joined Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula and the people of American Samoa in commemorating Flag Day, honoring the historic relationship between the United States and the territory and announcing new investments to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the world celebrateS UNESCO’s 15th International Jazz Day on April 30, with over 190 countries, American Samoa together with Samoa under the umbrella of the Samoana Jazz & Arts Festival (SJAF) 2Samoas inaugurated in 2014, proudly highlights its unique cultural...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Soldiers from the 9th Mission Support Command hosted an open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Ili'ili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026. The event was the first of its kind in American Samoa and supported Army Reserve recruiting and retention efforts while...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After several weeks out of operation, the MV Manu‘atele ferry is officially back in service, marking a significant step toward restoring reliable transportation between Tutuila and the Manu‘a Islands. Director of Port Administration, Barney Sene, confirmed the vessel’s...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Tuesday’s speech by King Charles III of the United Kingdom to a Joint Session of Congress, held in the House of Representatives chamber. The event is historic, as the only other English monarch to speak to a Joint Session in the U.S...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 28, 2026 a domestic dispute involving assault in the village of Tafuna was reported, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption.
A man was later charged him with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2026 a domestic disturbance in the village of Pavaiai that began with allegations of child abuse resulted in the arrest of both parents, the intervention of child welfare officials, and the placement of a one-year-old child into protective custody.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa is making progress with Le Vasa submarine cable system, as part of the Pacific Connect initiative, with new survey work now underway.
On Saturday, April 25, survey teams from SubCom conducted initial shoreline and near- shore assessments. The work included...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Community members will gather for a “May Day” peaceful demonstration/ wave on Friday afternoon, May 1st from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. along the sidewalks of the Airport Park road, across the street from the Oasis Restaurant.
The demonstration is being organized in solidarity...