‘Unleashing’ seabed imperialism in American Samoa

President Donald Trump signs an executive order on seabed minerals in April. Photo courtesy of The White House/Flickr Proponents of deep-sea mining have long evoked the principle of self-determination to argue in favor of seabed extraction. This...

Are American Samoans not traveling to Samoa as much?

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The answer is “YES” — at least for the month of August 2024. American Samoans are not traveling to Samoa as much — according to the latest Samoa Bureau of Statistics travel numbers which show a drop of 60 percent....

How will the US government shutdown affect American Samoa?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at...

American Samoa Showcases Cultural Heritage with Inaugural Paogo Cultural Week 2025

The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) proudly marked a milestone for the territory’s tourism and cultural calendar with the successful staging of the first Paogo Cultural Week, held 22–26 September 2025 at Suigaula. Dedicated to honoring the...

Guam EPA warns of 11 polluted beaches

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency warned that 11 beaches on the island were polluted this week. Based on the results of 42 samples taken by Guam EPA on Oct. 2, the following recreational waters were identified to be polluted above the...

NZ visitor numbers surge, American Samoa plunges

American Samoa receives $250,000 grant for audit help

On August 30, 2025, Delegate Amata Coleman Radewagen (R) of American Samoa stated that the territory will receive $250,000 from the US Office of Insular Affairs. The money will help the Treasury Department examine how public money is used....

American Job Center American Samoa opens in Nuuuli

Job seekers in the territory now have a one stop shop to search for employment opportunities in the government and private sector. The American Job Center American Samoa was officially Monday morning in the two story building next to Milovale’s in...

Army enlists 33 people in mass soldier swear-in ceremony in American Samoa

PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — “Se mea lava a faigata o le tautua e moe i le pologa o le loto ala i le tiga.” The sound of a traditional Samoan song of service filled the air, sung by 33 young men and women as they marched into the Army Reserve...

American Samoa Power Authority to Deploy Itron’s AMI Technology

The American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) is partnering with Itron to modernize its electricity distribution system through the deployment of an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution. The project includes smart electric meters, the...

American Samoa Power Authority to deploy Itron’s AMI solution

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash — American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) will implement Itron, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ITRI) Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) solution to modernize its electricity distribution network, according to a press release statement. Itron,...

VOLCANO WATCH: Volcano, Earthquake Monitoring In American Samoa

(BIVN) – From this week’s Volcano Watch article, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates: American Samoa is a United States territory which comprises the easternmost islands of a volcanic island...

American Samoa Democratic Party highlights National Voter Registration Day

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party joins communities across the United States in celebrating National Voter Registration Day today, September 16th by encouraging all eligible residents of American Samoa to register to...

'Put medals around necks': Tauranga coach targets Oceania powerlifting champs

Jones has eight years of powerlifting experience under his belt and has been coaching the sport since 2019. “They’re not letting just anyone do it. I would suggest that I was selected because I’ve had a decent track record and history of coaching...

How will the US government shutdown affect the Pacific?

President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine, and President of the Federated States of Micronesia David Panuelo, US President Donal Trump and President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau. Photo: Faceook/ US Embassy...

Making American Samoa Healthy Again

South Pacific Watersport and Fitness has launched a major new health campaign to tackle American Samoa’s obesity crisis. Following its 10th anniversary, the gym unveiled the Make American Samoa Healthy Again—or MASHA—movement. With more than 90...

American Samoa Medicaid Agency expands off-island care

Pago Pago, American Samoa — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency has secured the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, one of Hawaii's leading hospitals, as a new partner in its referral network. This agreement, signed into contract on August...

Volcano Watch: Volcano and earthquake monitoring in American Samoa

“Volcano Watch” is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. Today’s article is by Natalia Deligne. American Samoa is a United States territory comprised of the...

American Samoa delegation arrive in Samoa

American Samoa’s Governor, Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and his First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, and American Samoa’s Senate President, Senator Tuaolo Manaia Eti Tuiletufuga Fruean, along with his wife, Fiapaipai Fruean, arrived in Samoa for the 18th...

Annual EEO Public File Report Deadline for Stations in Alaska, American Samoa, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, the Mariana Islands, Missouri, Oregon, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Washington (UPDATE)

October 1 is the deadline for broadcast stations licensed to communities in Alaska, American Samoa, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, the Mariana Islands, Missouri, Oregon, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Washington to place their Annual EEO...