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Nov. 6 (UPI) — In American Samoa, the ocean is life — but that life is under siege.
The U.S. territory, marooned in the heart of the Pacific, faces a triple threat of climate change, industrial fishing and the rising push for deep-sea mining — forces that threaten to reshape its future.
For many...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Top officials from the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region recently visited the Territory to strengthen awareness and emphasize the vital importance of disaster preparedness across the local community, especially as we enter Cyclone Season, which spans from...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has written the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, congratulating him and his USTR team on the announced U.S.-Thailand trade agreement, and urging that U.S. tuna be a priority in determining which products to exempt from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's Basic Food Index (BFI) continues to decline for the third consecutive month. Eggs contributed significantly to the decline with a -21.6% decrease. Over the past few months, egg costs have slowly gone down and now stand at $3.04 a dozen.
Other food...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2025, traffic officers encountered a man walking in the middle of a busy road with a baby in his arms. The officers secured the main road in an effort to remove the child and the suspect safely.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to be able to meet and welcome former Alaska Governor Frank Murkowski and his wife Nancy in Apia, including enjoying lunch with them and accompanying them as they met with small businesses in Samoa that were start-ups that began from...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The American Samoa Rowing Association (ASRA) proudly announces the arrival of its young rowing stars, Carneal Lilio- Satele and Tupulua Vaouli, in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, as they gear up to represent their island nation on the global stage at the 2025 World Rowing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2025, the Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call regarding a man who allegedly opened fire on a group of kids during curfew time.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful Use of Arms, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2025, a man walked into the Fagatogo Police Station and reported that Rubi Hanipale allegedly threatened to kill his 80-year-old father and burn their house down.
The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 12th Annual Close Up Summit opened with a blend of tradition, inspiration, and civic pride as Governor Pulaali"i Nikolao Pula joined a panel of guests and student delegates from high schools across the territory.
Held at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium, the summit...