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Territorial Science Fair begins with Explorers Day

The Territorial Science Fair opened Monday morning at the DYWA Center in Tafuna with Explorer’s Day for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students displaying their science projects. This level is not a competition, just an exhibition […]

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2026 East Pacific Regional Championships open

The 2026 East Pacific Regional Championship Tournament has officially opened Monday morning at the tennis courts in Tafuna. Father Andrew Wilson offered the invocation and the President of the American Samoa Tennis Association Florence Wasko […]

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Consumer Protection Bureau warns of Phishing Scams

The Consumer Protection Bureau of the Attorney General’s Office has issued an official advisory about phishing scams. Phishing is a fraudulent practice where scammers impersonate legitimate organizations via email, text, or phone to mislead or […]

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Governor disappointed with House vote on Butler

Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has expressed disappointment that the House of Representatives did not confirm Brett Butler as Treasurer. Speaking on the Talatala le Taui Show with host Taupau Tauleave Toluono, the Governor said he […]

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Conspiracy case against Samoa PM postponed

The long awaited conspiracy case against Samoa Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt and five others has, again, been postponed until February 20. La’aulialemalietoa, former member of parliament Fepuleai Faimata Su’a, Samuelu Su’a, Sivai Kepi, Lise-Marie […]

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AG recommends moratorium on Special Provision

Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili Langkilde is recommending a moratorium on the special provision which allows corporations to sponsor foreigners to work for their businesses. Speaking at a hearing of the Senate Government Operations Committee on […]

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Landslides in Aua, Failolo and Fatumafuti

The back portion of a home in Aua village was damaged by a landslide early Friday morning. The manager of the Road Maintenance Division of Public Works, Ite Matagia, said a crew responded; however, heavy […]

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Op-Ed: From Envelopes to Casino

By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele In the wake of the Maota Fono dedication — and the troubling public discussion about cash envelopes for lawmakers and dignitaries — another decision raises serious questions about leadership, priorities, and […]

Obituaries

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Governor’s statement on end of government shutdown

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula released the following statement Thursday, November 13, concerning the end of the federal government shutdown. “Today brings welcome relief and renewed strength for our people. With President Trump’s signing of legislation […]

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