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Ala Mai: Rise Up American Samoa Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Talofa lava! We are honored to introduce the very first edition of Ala Mai — the official bi-monthly column of the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic & Sexual Violence. This column is part of our continued mission to uplift, educate, and...
American Samoa celebrates Samoa’s 63rd Independence with local special church service
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special church service held at the Matu’u and Faganeanea CCCAS....
Miss American Samoa contestants photo & caption
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau — a gold sponsor — took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss American...
ASVB unveils new crown and sash for Miss American Samoa 2026
Samoa News
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June 5, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The unveiling of the newly designed Miss American Samoa crown and sash, both sponsored by American Samoa Visitors Bureau, took place during a visit hosted by ASVB, for the 2025 pageant contestants and reigning Miss...
American Samoa's Rat Pack
Samoa News
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June 4, 2025
This sign on the door of the DOC Office is self explanatory. Samoa News was told that a rat infestation caused the closure — perhaps ASG needs a “Rat Pack” to visit government offices and cite employees for leaving their uneaten or leftover snacks...
ASEPA participates in Circle Expo 2025 in Samoa
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) represented American Samoa in this year's inaugural Circularity, Innovation, Recovery, Culture, Learning, and Environment (CIRCLE) Expo 2025 hosted by the...
Finafinau represents Am Samoa at Global Cultural and Environmental Ceremony
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Sierra M. Fata, a passionate youth leader and board member of Finafinau, represented both the nonprofit organization and American Samoa at the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch, that took place June 1–2 at the...
Bus driver allegedly assaults man for “no reason”
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that he was allegedly assaulted by an unknown bus driver for no reason. The suspect was apprehended and later charged with: Count 1:...
DOH seeks to regulate tattooing activités in the Territory
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health (DOH) is initiating a regulatory framework to oversee tattooing activities throughout the territory. This will encompass commercial tattoo parlors as well as culturally traditional tattooing...
Alleged domestic assault suspect resists arrest
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 12, 2025, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her after accusing her of having an affair. The suspect was arrested and charged with: Count 1:...
Growing opposition to seabed mining
Talanei
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June 4, 2025
A former Director of Education and former Director of Marine and Wildlife Resources has added her voice to those opposing seabed mining in waters in and around American Samoa. Dr Ruth Matagi-Tofiga, an educator and biologist said in a statement,...
Seabed mining proposal on agenda of Fisheries Council
Talanei
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June 5, 2025
When the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council convenes June 9–11 in Honolulu one of the issues on the agenda is seabed mining offshore American Samoa The Council will hear from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on a new...
Congressmen Begich Co-Leads Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Young Fishermen’s Development Act
Alaska Native News
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June 6, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday, Representatives Nick Begich (R-AK), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa) and Jared Golden (D-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Young...
Return Gridiron game in American Samoa
Samoa Observer
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The sport of Gridiron Football, established at St Josephs College, is taking development a step further with a return game in American Samoa. St. Joseph’s College football team left Samoa on Friday for for their second game against Tafuna High...
Eight contestants in 2025 Miss American Samoa Pageant
Talanei
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June 2, 2025
Eight young women are vying to be the next Miss American Samoa, the first time in many years that the pageant has attracted this many contestants. Some of the contestants are from off island but have roots in American Samoa. The winner will be...
The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT “O le Ua Fa’alanuma’ave’ave” The 2025 Miss American Samoa pageant has 8 contestants vying for the crown. They are seen here with the current Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise-Vitale...
Governor lauds contribution of women
Talanei
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June 4, 2025
Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula spoke about the essential role of service in society and the valuable contributions of women in leadership and community engagement at a luncheon hosted by the Pacific Center for Human Security to celebrate the...
Amata Honors Henry Saaga and thousands of heroes for D-Day and Battle of Midway Anniversaries
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory of Henry Saaga, who fought in the Normandy invasion, as the United States and World War II allies commemorate the anniversaries of two of the great turning points of the...
WestPac tackles Pacific Fisheries challenges at 156th Meeting
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
HONOLULU — From shifting ocean temperatures to changing fishery participation, the Pacific’s marine ecosystems are in flux. The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) is meeting June 4–6,...
“LUNGS OF THE EARTH” photo & caption
Samoa News
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June 6, 2025
Finafinau youth leader Sierra Fata before the 35-foot whale sculpture carved from a 1,500-year-old redwood log that was unveiled at Clear Lake CA this week, during the “Lungs of the Earth” Global Healing Launch. The multi-ton carving will be on...