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Washington, D.C. — (January 9, 2026) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is reminding U.S. nationals from American Samoa that under current U.S. and state laws they absolutely cannot vote in elections outside of American Samoa unless they personally become U.S. citizens before voting.
“It’s incredibly...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the federal government considers opening U.S. territorial waters to deep sea mining, Pacific Island communities and territorial governments are going on record to oppose the imposition of these activities, warning of irreversible harm to ocean ecosystems, cultural...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Commissioner of Public Safety Taaga Saite Moliga has confirmed the reassignment of three police officers who are currently facing allegations of assault brought forth by a family in Leloaloa. These individuals, comprising two male and one female officers, have been...
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of a major appropriations bill for several departments of the U.S. government, which boosts funding for American Samoa’s DOI Operations.
The bill, which passed 397-28, adds $900,000 for a new total of $29 million – that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 4, 2025, officers responded to a reported residential break-in at a private home in the village of Nuʻuuli.
Aukuso Lepupa Fale was later charged with the following:
Count One: Property Damage in the Third Degree - a Class B misdemeanor, punishable for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 11, 2025, police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in Alao after the defendant allegedly became aggressive and threatening toward family members.
The defendant was later charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The recently established American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund Members Association has confirmed its first annual general membership meeting scheduled on January 10, 2025.
The event will be held at the Nuʻuuli Vocational Technical High School gymnasium at...
Atlanta, GA. — (December 17, 2025) The Smart Community Council USA today announced the launch of the SMART Education Exchange (SEE) Pacific Islands Project, beginning in American Samoa and expanding across the Pacific region.
The initiative is designed to strengthen K–12 education and workforce...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety's Holiday Enforcement initiative, running from December 19th to January 3rd, saw an active police response, with officers handling over 100 calls related to public disturbances, break-ins, thefts, and other incidents affecting community...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — 2nd cohort of COP Certified Counselors have received Tier 2, Certificates of Proficiency (COP) in counseling. These 6 ladies were given these certificates at the ASCC graduation.
Congratulations for their dedication and hard work!
Fiatele Aiono- Tafuna HS
Dollie Mamea-...