Port Administration unveils seaports master plan framework
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has finalized the execution plan for the American Samoa Seaports Master Plan, establishing an 8-task analyt…
CDC grant to provide funding for Epidemiology services in American Samoa
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of a $250,586 award to the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDO…
Legislation to safeguard U.S. fishing passes U.S. House
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage by voice vote of the Senate companion to a bill she cosponsored in the House for better science-based U.S. …
Senate continues its investigation of ASTCA expenses for the A250 celebrations
Questions CEO decision-making
American Samoa launches deep-sea minerals information and education website
New website: deepseainfo.as.gov
TOFA FEALOFANI SAMOA III
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fagasa bid farewell to the Fealofani Samoa III as she was prepared to be put aboard the MV Fotu O Samoa II for her journey to her new home in Siumu, Upolu, …
Swains Island Rep introduces law aimed at codifying moratorium on deep-sea mining
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Swains Island Representative Su'a Alex Eli Jennings has introduced legislation aimed at turning American Samoa's existing deep-sea mining moratorium into pe…
Questions arise over gov’t’s use of Opioid Settlement funds
It seems like some of it was used by ASTCA on 'fa'aaloaloga'
Two men arrested for allegedly cashing forged ASTCA checks
Defendants held on $50,000 bail
Co-chairmen Amata and Garamendi introduce bipartisan resolution to honor the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata and Congressman John Garamendi, who serve as bipartisan Co-Chairmen of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, introduced a bipartisan c…
The Office of the Governor announces launch of MATA Grants Clearinghouse
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor's Office yesterday announced the launch of the newly developed Grants Clearinghouse Grants Management System, known as MATA, a centralized digi…
ASCC-PTK holds Fall 2026 Induction Ceremony
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Since 1979, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has hosted the Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the national Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. The PTK…
FY2027 proposed budget reduced during discussions behind “closed doors“
Reductions reportedly primarily affect funding allocated under the Special Programs
Senate approves Money Laundering Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has given final approval to a major new bill called the Money Laundering Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2026. The goal of this law is simple: …
Victim of alleged knock-out punch tries to withdraw complaint
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 12, 2026, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a disturbance behind a fast food restaurant in the village of Nu’uuli. A …
Criminal Justice Planning Agency receives funding for victim assistance services
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming notice from the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs of an award to the American Samoa Criminal…