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Celebrating Women’s History Month with First Lady
Talanei
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April 1, 2025
In celebration of Women’s History Month, First Lady Dr Lois Pula hosted the Women’s Coalition of American Samoa at the Governor’s Mansion for a historic and heartfelt evening of connection, reflection, and inspiration. The event honored the...
Neighbor brings woman to TPS after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 8, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute assisted by her neighbor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by the victim’s husband. The suspect was later arrested and charged with:...
Senate president calls for probe into Samoa’s claim about meth trafficking
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over claims made by the Samoa Police that American Samoa is the primary route for methamphetamine entering the Independent State of Samoa, and...
Culture Maybe Decisive In Miss Samoa Winning Chances
Newsline Samoa
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February 5, 2025
BEAUTY HOPES ON HER SHOULDERS : Miss Samoa Litara Ieremia Alan with the hopes of a second consecutive hold by Samoa on the Miss Pacific Islands title. By Staff Writer A better understanding of her own home culture and of other Pacific Island...
The Senate confirms three department directors
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session. Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga...
Flights to American Samoa begin at Samoa’s new regional terminal
Samoa News
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December 4, 2024
Apia, SAMOA — It has been a smooth transition for Talofa Airways to begin operation out of the regional airport this week with eight flights per day to and from American Samoa. Founder of the locally owned airline, Toleafoa Jeffrey Hunter said the...
Suspicious husband allegedly assaults wife
Samoa News
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July 25, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 6, 2025, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her because he suspected that she had an affair. The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1:...
Lt Gov addresses Pacific Church leaders
Talanei
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April 1, 2025
The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, of the Pacific Conference of Churches ended Monday at the Kananafou Theological College. The weeklong meeting brought together church leaders from across the Pacific to discuss key church initiatives. At...
Honoring the contributions of women
Talanei
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April 2, 2025
As Womens History Month comes to a close, Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata has highlighted in a video message the contributions of women in the Samoan culture and the role women play throughout the United States. One of the women who has been...
DOE Director discusses education policy changes in DC
Talanei
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April 1, 2025
Director of Education Maefau Dr Mary Lauagaia Taufetee attended a legislative conference hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers in Washington DC. The conference provided a platform for state and territorial education leaders to...
LDS Church Strengthens Orthopedic Support in Samoa with Over 50 new Mobility Aids
Samoa Global News
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April 3, 2025
The healthcare system in Samoa has received a significant boost with the arrival of over 50 new orthopedic mobility aids, including wheelchairs, elbow crutches, and walker crutches. This donation will benefit patients at Tupua Tamasese Meaole...
The NFL's best athlete was made in American Samoa
Samoa News
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December 5, 2024
Detroit, MICHIGAN — On a first-quarter play on Thanksgiving, Penei Sewell lined up at tight end instead of his usual right tackle position. At the snap of the ball, the 6-foot-5, 335-pound Sewell turned and burst into his own backfield on an end...
Nauru is the latest Pacific nation to report dengue deaths
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
Photo: lamyai/123RF Nauru's Health Department has confirmed two deaths related to dengue fever: a 15-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl. The Department said over the past two months, RON Hospital and Public Health have conducted 665 tests on...
American Samoans selected for US Navy Volleyball Team
Samoa News
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September 23, 2024
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tryouts for the US Navy Volleyball Team for Men and Women were conducted in Mayport, Florida this year, resulting in the selection of five individuals from American Samoa to join the All-Navy Volleyball Team. The...
Boyfriend charged for assaulting girlfriend’s 4-year-old and 7-year-old children
Samoa News
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March 24, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 8, 2025, a mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and stated that her 67-year-old boyfriend (suspect) allegedly assaulted her 7-year-old daughter. The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:...
American Samoa draws attention to USCG’s insufficient response to illegal fishing in Pacific
Samoa News
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September 25, 2024
Honolulu, HAWAII — At the opening of the 200th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Monday, September 23, 2025, themes of cultural recognition, indigenous legacies and ocean security of its Pacific members were...
Polls open in American Samoa runoff election
RNZ
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November 19, 2024
The polls are open in American Samoa for a run-off election to decide who will be the territory's governor and lieutenant governor for the next four years. The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial...
Immigrant Groups Take Legal Action Against Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
News Americas Now
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January 21, 2025
News Americas, New York, NY, January 21, 2025: A coalition of expectant mothers and immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s controversial executive order that strips birthright U.S. citizenship...
American Samoans fighting for U.S citizenship denied high court audience
Pacific News Service
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The U.S Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider whether American Samoans have full U.S citizenship at birth, a dispute that would have given the justices the opportunity to repudiate past rulings suffused with racist language that helped...
White House Accepts Trump Can’t Close Education Department on His Own
Talanei
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March 21, 2025
President Trump’s executive order aimed at closing the Education Department has set off alarm bells in American Samoa and around the nation. KHJ News asked the Department of Education for information on how the order would impact funding for...