Governor appoints new members of two ASG Boards
The Governor has appointed new members to the Tax Exemption Board and the Workers’ Compensation Commission. The Tax Exemption Board members are: Aliimuamua Magdalene P. Petaia, Director of ...Read more
Monthly Archives: June 2025
Amata send questions to Interior Secretary regarding deep-sea mining plan
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is submitting questions to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) regarding the proposal for seabed mining in waters around ...Read more
Governor inspects schools in Ta’u, Manu’a
Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula inspected four public schools in Ta‘ū, Manu’a last week while attending the graduation for Manu’s High School. The Governor visited Manu‘a High School, ...Read more
Basic Food Index for May dropped .3%
The Basic Food Index for American Samoa had a slight decrease of 0.3% in May. This decline is primarily attributed to falling prices for ten specific food items. Rice and sausages dropped 3.7%, ...Read more
Four corrections officers charged with assault of juvenile detainee
Four corrections officers at the Juvenile Detention center have been charged with assaulting a juvenile detainee. Nick Sekai, Maureen Saupo, Fiafia Fiafia, and Chris Auvele are charged with ...Read more
HRPP promises $500 tālā COLA in election manifesto
The Human Rights Protection Party in Samoa has launched its election manifesto with Deputy Leader announcing the introduction of an annual Cost Of Living Adjustment of $500 tālā for every Samoan ...Read more
Budget Office requests $15 million from ARPA to cover reduction in FY2026 budget
The Executive Branch is absorbing a $30 million reduction in the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the American Samoa Government (ASG), and then-Acting Budget Director Satia Aokuso Satia has ...Read more
Outrigger Resorts and Hotels shows interest in American Samoa
Outrigger Resorts and Hotels is interested in exploring business opportunities in American Samoa. This was confirmed by the Chairwoman of the American Samoa chamber of Commerce, Ella Gurr. Gurr, ...Read more
Tugboats pass Coast Guard inspection, Lt. Baggett ending tour
The two refurbished tugboats for the Department of Port Administration have passed U.S. Coast Guard inspection. Coast Guard Lt. Cody Baggett said they completed the inspection Friday and issued the ...Read more
Amata holds roundtable meeting with leaders of S.O.F.I.A.S
Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata held a roundtable meeting with leaders of the Society of Fa’afafine in American Samoa (S.O.F.I.A.S.) to answer questions and discuss a variety of issues that were ...Read more
