Fines of up to $7,000 have been imposed on food vendors and stores that are repeat violators of health regulations. Aileen Solaita, head of the Environmental Services Division of the Department of ...Read more
On Wednesday, McDonald’s American Samoa and the Agaoleatu Charlie Tautolo family presented a donation of $25,000 to the Agency for Better Living Endeavors (ABLE). It’s generous donations like ...Read more
Renovations of the public restrooms at Utulei Beach should be completed by December, says Director of Parks and Recreation Andrew Pelesasa. The floors are being replaced and new toilets, sinks, and ...Read more
The Director of the American Samoa Visitors Bureau, Taimalelalgi Minnie Tuia, attended several regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) in Tonga from October ...Read more
Crystal methamphetamine found by customs agents at the Post Office Tuesday afternoon was hidden among clothing items. A 34-year-old man who picked up the box at the Post Office is being questioned ...Read more
The 2025/2026 national budget for Samoa was passed late Tuesday night after members voted on the appropriation bill that was introduced at the start of the month. The approved budget totals ...Read more
Tuesday night’s Hawaiian Air flight to Honolulu, HA466, was the last one in the airline’s network to use the Hawaiian Airlines call sign, HA. When it landed in Honolulu Wednesday morning, ...Read more
Bluesky Communications has a new CEO. A company press release announced the appointment of Mr. Tangavel Barlen Lutchmoodoo as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. The ...Read more
New playgrounds at Lions Park and Onesosopo Park should be completed by December. Director of Parks and Recreation Andrew Pelesasa reports that more than half of the new playground equipment at ...Read more
A top doctor in Samoa believes that to prevent another measles outbreak, vaccination rates must increase, and the government may need to consider mandatory vaccination to protect everyone. Oceania ...Read more
