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The Usos Shade Andrade in Trending Post After AEW Star's Comments on WWE Opportunities
The Usos have responded to Andrade El Ídolo's recent comments that Samoan wrestlers get more opportunities tha…
Vietnamese couple charged with human trafficking
A Vietnamese couple has been arrested and charged with human trafficking. Thi My Linh My Le and her husband La…
Senate bill would create Critical Guest Worker Permit
A new Senate bill proposes to establish a Critical Industry Guest Worker amnesty program. It would give a one …
Price of bananas rose 8.3% in August
The Basic Food Index for August increased by .2% over July’s BFI. The BFI monitors the prices and availability…
Amata in Palau for PIF meetings with leaders
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is in Palau this week at the invitation of Pacific Islands Forum Chairman Presi…
Election Office certifies candidates for Nov 3 elections
Six of the 21 incumbent members of the House of Representatives have been secured seats in the next Legislatur…
Ti’alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale named ASCC President
A former Vice President of the American Samoa Community College, is returning to the college as its new Presid…
Dr. Iotamo Saleapaga: A Legend
The territory is mourning the passing of the longest serving doctor at the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, Dr Iot…
Proposed closure of SF National Archives Office raises concern
Around 170 scholars and community members oppose the proposed closure of the San Francisco National Archives o…
Ta‘utino Lise-Marie sa Pepelo i Leoleo ma Taumafai e Fa‘asesē i le Faagasologa o le Fa‘amasinoga
Ua ta‘utino ma ioeina e Lise Marie Schmidt moliaga e iva o le fa‘asesēina o Leoleo, e mafua mai i fa‘amatalaga…
Lise Marie Schmidt Pleads Guilty to Misleading Police with Damaging Lies about Samoa’s then Prime Minister Hon Fiame Naomi Mata’afa
01 September 2026 Mulinuu Courthouse, Apia Samoa. A woman who wrote a letter to the Police Commissioner copyin…
Foa’i e le Rana Auto Selection le fa’ailoga o le ta’avale i le tama’ita’i e sola ma le pale o le Tausala o Samoa 2026-2027
O le tapenaina o fa’ailoga mo vaega lautogia o le tausinioga e sa’ili ai se tama’ita’i e avea ma tausala o Sam…
No return yet from ASG $10 million investment
Acting Treasurer Carri-Lee Magalei-Tulafono testified before the Senate Government Operations Committee Tuesda…
American Samoa requests full membership in PIF
The leader of the American Samoa delegation to the 55th Pacific Island Forum Meeting in Palau, Folasaitu Sorep…
Amata Welcomes Final Passage of Government Funding Extension
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming Tuesday’s final passage by a bipartisan vote of 370-48 of the gove…
National Weather Service warns of strong El Niño
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that a strong to very strong El Niño is expected to continue str…
House members seek information on investment of ARPA interest
Members of the House of Representatives are pressing for information on the investment of the interest earned …
Today is final day to file nomination petitions for Nov 3 elections
Today, Sept 1, is the final day for candidates wishing to run in the mid term elections in November to file no…
Sen Muagututi’a calls for Governor’s removal
Governor Pula’alii Nikolao Pula’s move to dissolve the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Telecommunicat…
Am Samoa to receive $1.1 million from Meta settlement
Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili-Langkilde announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta P…
Amata highlights National Park of Am Samoa
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the National Park of American Samoa during National Park Week, …
$800,000 tālā le tau o togafitiga o gasegase e 18
E sefulu ma le valu gasegase mai Samoa ua faatulaga e le malo le auina atu i Initia, Fiti ma Niu Sila mo le fa…
Governor dissolves ASTCA Board ahead of Senate hearing
Governor Pula’alii Nikolao Pula on Friday dissolved the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Telecommunica…
Former Senator Fonoti Tafaifa Aufata passes away
Former Senator of Tuala-uta High Chief Fonoti Tafa’ifa Aufata passed away peacefully at her home in Tafuna las…
ASNAP participants to receive extra $110 EOY benefit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Administration (USDA FNA) has approved the Department o…
Floating Coconuts wrap up Campaign at World Outrigger Championships
American Samoa’s Floating Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club has wrapped up its campaign at the IVF Va’a World Spri…
BSP Samoa Officially Opens New Branch at Matautu
Apia, Samoa | Tuesday 01 September 2026. BSP Samoa celebrated the official opening of its new Matautu Branch, …
Renewed MOU Strengthens Partnership between NUS and Massey University
Apia, Samoa| Monday 31st August 2026 The National University of Samoa and Massey University have renewed their…
Ta‘ita‘ia e le Sui Palemia le ‘Aumalaga a Samoa i le Fonotaga a Ta‘ita‘i o le Pasefika i Palau
O le afioga i le Sui Palemia, Hon Mulipola Anarosa ‘Ale-Molio‘o, o lo‘o ta‘ita‘ia le ‘aumalaga a le Mālō o Sam…
Faamautū le Auaunaga o le Teneimū ma Galuega lavea’i mo nu’u i A’ana ma le agai i Falelatai
A o lapata’ia ai pea lo tatou atunuu i le faaeteete i le soona faia o ni afi e ono tutupu ai ni mū o le togava…
Tatala Aloaia le Vaiaso o Measina a Samoa i le Faigalotu Faalemalo
Tusia: Katherine Matuauto, Gvt Press. O le asō, Aso Sa, 30 Aokuso 2026, na tatala aloā’ia ai le Vaiaso o le Me…
Faagasolo Suesuega a Leoleo i le Maliu o se Alii i le Vili Ma’a i Alafua
O loo faagasolo suesuega a leoleo i le maliu o se alii na maua lona tino i le nofoaga o loo iai le vili maa i …
Maliu Maddy Kofe ina ua Mae‘a le Osofa‘iga a Leoleo i Sinamoga; Teena Tuua‘iga o le Faaoolima
Ua faamaonia mai e le Sui Komesina o Leoleo ia Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, le maliu o Mateo Peseta Kofe, e 44 …
Photo of the Day: Thank God for His Love, Mercy and Grace
As the sun sets in its resting place, We thank God for guiding us through this week. The post Photo of the Day…
Public Comment Period For National Asian Pacific American Museum Closes August 31
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the final week for public comments on the planned National Muse…
Intersections Completes First ACCESS Program For Special Needs Students In American Samoa
Intersections, Inc. has completed the first round of ACCESS, a program providing sexual risk avoidance educati…
Election Office Issues Final Notice On Candidate Nominations, Voter Registration
American Samoa’s Election Office is issuing its final announcement for eligible American Samoans and U.S. citi…
Conservative Think Tank Report Calls For Congress To Limit Citizenship In U.S. Territories
A new report from the conservative think tank Advancing American Freedom and the Edwin Meese III Institute is …
HOUSE FIRE IN NU’UULI SENDS ONE PERSON TO HOSPITAL, FOURTH MAJOR FIRE THIS MONTH
A house fire in Nu’uuli, behind the pool hall next to Alora’s restaurant, sent one person to the hospital Frid…
Police Brutality Alleged after Sinamoga Father Dies Following Drug Raid
A 44-year-old father and drug related suspect died on Friday afternoon following a police raid of his home in …