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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata testified last week before key lawmakers of the Appropriations Committee to emphasize American Samoa’s appropriations situation, while expressing concern about the new challenges faced as a fishing-based economy.
“Tuna is to American Samoa, what the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Tourism Authority has appointed Hong Kong-based Travel Focus to market the destination — Samoa — for Hong Kong, Macau and China.
Having been the agent for Samoa Airways a few years ago, Travel Focus will work closely with wholesalers of each city in China to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Office of Disaster Assistance and Petroleum Management (ODAPM), charged with overseeing the Flag Day 2023 Food Vendors, is expecting to see more vendor registration, with tomorrow, Mar. 31st, the deadline for registration, as well as for the fee to be paid to stadium...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 78-year-old bedridden man was killed in a fire, Tuesday morning in Ili’ili.
This was confirmed by police officers at the scene.
The man’s daughter however managed to escape the house before it was overtaken in flames.
Firefighters responded to the call for assistance,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senator Soliai Tuipine Fuimaono is sponsoring a bill seeking to amend election laws and create “separate election races” for Governor and Lt. Governor.
The bill was introduced yesterday in the Senate in its first reading.
According to the measure, 26 states have team...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Vaifanua Faipule, Shaun O Va’a continues his fight for quality drinking water for residents of the eastern side.
In a recent hearing before the House of Representatives with American Samoa Power Authority Director Wallon Young, Va’a said it has been six years but their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chairman of the Shipyard Services Authority, Togiola T. A. Tulafono says Carlos Sanchez “emailed” in that he would be submitting his resignation from the executive director’s post at the next Board meeting.
“He is still working as far as I know,” said Togiola.
“All I...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The latest member of the American Samoa Economic Development Authority approved for membership, is Director of Port Administration, Falenaoti Loi-On Fruean.
The recent Senate vote was unanimous.
The vote follows a brief hearing where Senator Soliai Tuipine said that Mrs...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate unanimously approved the government 30-year land lease for Nighthawk formerly dba Vanna Grill.
According to the lease, ASG agreed to extend the lease beyond 9 years for a period of 30-years from Mar. 01, 2015 to Feb. 28, 2045.
During the hearing this past week...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a brief statement issued yesterday morning from the headquarters in Reston, Virginia, StarKist Co., confirmed that its president and chief executive officer, Chae-Ung Um will visit American Samoa tomorrow, Thursday, Mar. 30.
Um, on his first visit to the territory as...