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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Executive Officer Building (EOB) in Ofu has been officially closed due to serious safety concerns, specifically a significant water leakage issue that jeopardizes the structure's integrity. This decision also impacted local healthcare services, as the Ofu Health...
Honolulu, HAWAII — Governor Pulaali’I Nikolao Pula joined the governors of Guam and the CNMI for a high-level meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on the second day of the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Center, on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 23, 2026) The American Samoa Department of Agriculture (ASDOA) is now accepting applications for the Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP). This grant program provides support for small-scale gardening, livestock and herding operations, and aquaculture...
Honolulu, HAWAII — (February 24, 2026) A high-level delegation from American Samoa, led by Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, is actively participating in the Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit at the East-West Center. Co-hosted by the Deputy Secretary of State,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has presented nominations to the Senate for confirmation to the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Board of Directors, each nominee serving a four-year term.
The nominees for the Board of Directors are Jansen Poyer and Theodore "Ted" Le'...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There is a possibility that the power outage early Monday morning is linked to the attempted burglary of the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the Laufou Shopping Center. This was confirmed by Police Commissioner Taʻaga Saite Moliga in response to queries from Samoa News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The employment status of 60 emergency hires within the Department of Search and Rescue (DSAR) remains unclear. Several weeks after assuming their roles at the Fire Station and Marine Patrol, they were unexpectedly sent home, prompting significant concern from their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ongoing police investigation into the three officers implicated in the alleged assault of a man in Leloloa is advancing steadily, according to Police Commissioner Taaga Saite Moliga, who confirmed that the comprehensive police report has been formally submitted to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has appointed Abigail Marie Poyer as the Commissioner for American Samoa's First Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Commission.
The HCBS Commission will be part of the Office of the Governor and will provide guidance on the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG employees are being urged to support this year’s Flag Day celebration by actively engaging in sports activities planned and sponsored by the Office of Samoan Affairs. In support of the governor’s Wellness Initiative government employees are eligible for two hours of...