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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When Vivian Legaloimoe Ho Ching was named first runner-up in the 2026 Miss American Samoa contest, she added another remarkable achievement to a journey already defined by service, leadership and dedication to her community.
A recent graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate voted yesterday to approve a concurrent resolution proclaiming that Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula’s recent executive order moving the Department of Corrections back under the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is not valid and has no legal effect.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government is currently proposing significant changes to its contribution rate to the Retirement Fund, aiming to adjust it to 8% for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.
In his letter addressed to the Senate President, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula...