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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Large Vessel Prohibited Area (LVPA) community meetings scheduled for August 6 and 7, 2026, have been postponed.
We remain committed to engaging with fishermen, families and island communities on this important issue.
New meeting dates will be announced...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns over the quality and reliability of dialysis services at the LBJ Hemodialysis Clinic dominated last week’s Senate Health Committee hearing, where senior LBJ officials were pressed on longstanding issues affecting some of the territory’s most vulnerable patients...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education (DOE) has issued a stern warning regarding the increasing threat of phishing emails targeting ASDOE accounts. These fraudulent messages are circulating widely and primarily masquerade as legitimate communications, often...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manu‘a faipule, House Vice Speaker Fetu Fetui, used last Tuesday’s regular session of the House of Representatives to voice his frustration over the disruption faced by his constituents following the prolonged absence of the MV Manu‘atele. He said many families had...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The future of American Samoa's fisheries depends on informed community voices.
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will hold two public meetings to discuss the Large Vessel Prohibited Area, or LVPA, and hear directly from fishermen, families and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fire Division's response to the series of fires that broke out across American Samoa in July was scrutinized by the Senate Public Safety Committee at its hearing last Wednesday.
Senate Vice President Magalei Logovii said reports showed that in several incidents, fire...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula is proposing a significant bill aimed at addressing the rising concerns associated with the increasing number of foreign workers in the territory.
His proposition specifically calls for a moratorium on the special provisions clause within...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tax refund distribution that was originally scheduled for release yesterday, Thursday, July 30, 2026, was postponed due to unexpected delays in receiving reimbursement funds from the U.S. Treasury. In a previous announcement made last week, the Department of Treasury...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer has confirmed that Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula has arrived in Samoa, accompanied by First Lady Lois Pula, and their delegation.
The delegation arrived at Faleolo International Airport on Thursday, July 30, and was welcomed by Samoa’s Prime Minister...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the 1970’s, a small retail store — Ho-Ching Annesley, Inc. — in American Samoa — sold foodstuffs, but was well-known locally for selling affordable plates, bowls, cups & saucers. The Crown Lynn pottery was brought in by the company from New Zealand, in a container...