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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Republican Party of American Samoa held its 2026 Caucus last week at the Goat Island Cafe, where Republicans crowded the room to near capacity and Chairman Taulapapa William Sword led the Caucus through their voting process, nominating their choice for Member of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A different kind of aeto—this one from the business world—landed in Pago Pago last Friday to show its support for the village’s mighty Aeto fautasi. Representatives of Aeto Insurance arrived to officially present a monetary donation to help the crew prepare as they...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Put aside the rumors, raise your anticipation — the official countdown has begun for one of American Samoa’s most anticipated annual traditions: the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Regatta, tentatively set for Tuesday, April 14, pending favorable weather conditions.
During a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Katrina Mariner as the new Executive Director of ASPA following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process.
Ms. Mariner brings over 15 years of total experience...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 13, 2026, Soofa Belford (the defendant) caused a disturbance at a residence in Iliili where victim #1 was temporarily staying.
He was later arrested and charged:
Count 1 & 2: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 10, 2026, the Faga’itua Police Substation (FPS) received a call from a woman who reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) and the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative framework for environmental stewardship.
Signed on February 10, 2026 by...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to welcome notice of a health services EMSC partnership grant for Emergency Medical Services for Children for LBJ Tropical Medical Center designated to American Samoa Medical Center Authority.
This is a discretionary continuation grant of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Residents of Safata are reacting with relief and cautious optimism after being informed that the long-awaited $WST 10 million distribution will be released either this week or next.
The $10 million is the compensation paid by the New Zealand government for the damages...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for 2026, expressing appreciation to all the participating students, their teachers, the expert judges, the sponsors that make this opportunity possible for our...