Local groups opposed to deepsea mining in waters near American Samoa are behind a community letter to be sent to the Fono urging lawmakers to take affirmative action to safeguard local waters from deep sea […]

An ASG vehicle was left at several auto shops for eight years and eventually scrapped without authorization. Salvageable parts were reportedly sold by an auto shop. This is one of the findings of an audit […]

At the end of the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, ASG revenues were 13.2 percent below budget projections. In response to the shortfall Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has asked departments to implement cost cutting […]

The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 84th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th beginning at 10 a.m in the Taeaoafua Gymnasium at Kananafou. The keynote speaker for the Commencement is an alumnus […]

The Governor has established a Deep Sea Minerals Steering Committee to provide oversight of deep sea mineral related activities. In a May 7 letter to cabinet members Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula said, “As part of […]

Improved technology is enabling drug networks to adapt and refine tactics to evade detection in Samoa and the Pacific, . The Samoa Observer reports, Associate Professor and head of the Pacific Regional Security Hub, Macmillan […]

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring American Samoa’s law enforcement officers in recognition of National Police Week (May 10-16), and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15th yearly). “Thank you to our law enforcement officers for […]

Governor Pula’ali’i Nikolao Pula  extends  heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all mothers of American Samoa. He says in his Mothers Day message, “Today, we honor the strength, love, sacrifice, and dedication that mothers continue to […]

The LBJ Tropical Medical Center was presented yesterday with donated wheelchairs, walkers, orthopedic boots and other supplies. The donation was from a foundation that was set up by Cardiologist Dr Eric Carter and his wife […]