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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....
Owner: Annesley Family
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...
Owner: Annesley Family
Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban
At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...
Owner: James Pach
Saelua Medical Corporation opens new Primary Care Clinic
The Saelua Medical Corporation announces the opening its New Primary Care Clinic at the Tafuna Industrial Park Wednesday, October 1. A US licensed medical doctor, Dr Gloria DJokoto, who is licensed both in New York and American Samoa has joined...
Owner: Larry Fuss
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...
Amount of businesses & individual excise tax liabilities mounting up
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manai Fruean has convened a formal hearing to address the pressing issue of excise tax liabilities affecting both businesses and individuals within the community. Following consultations with the...
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Treasury designated to issue certificates of good standing
On September 8 then Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr issued an executive order giving authority to the Secretary of American Samoa to issue certificates of good standing for corporations, non-profit corporations and government agencies. But a...
Owner: Larry Fuss
How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera
Premium and luxury cruisers are going to be spoilt for choice this season. So we’ve put the three ships in these categories head-to-head so you can compare. Our verdict: These ships all offer terrific value, great food and entertainment. You can’t...
Owner: Peter Lynch
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....
Owner: Pasquines Inc.
TAO audit reveals past ASG practice of using dept operating expense budgets to fund infrastructure projects
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The infrastructural projects by the previous administration were funded using multiple sources, including departmental operating expense budgets and special programs; and that their incurred travel costs were in the...
Owner: Annesley Family
Amata issues update on status of critical services during shutdown
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has released a statement and informational update on the partial government shutdown, adding details to remarks she posted to her facebook page yesterday. She reiterates that she...
Owner: Annesley Family
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...
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Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic Reality Check
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a...
Owner: Zachary Shahan
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,...
Owner: Annesley Family
Bank of Guam® announces 2025-2026 APIA scholars- Bank of Guam cohort, awarding $50,000 to five students
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Hagåtña, Guam – Bank of Guam is proud to announce the 2025–2026, APIA Scholars - Bank of Guam Cohort, marking another milestone in the Bank’s long-standing commitment to investing in the next generation of leaders from Guam and the Micronesia...
Owner: Ho S. Eun
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...
Owner: Larry Fuss
Bank of Guam awards $50K to five 2025-26 Asian Pacific Islanders American Scholars recipients
This year, over 1,000 applications were received for APIA Scholars’ Scholarships from across Guam, Saipan, Palau, American Samoa, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Rota, Tinian, Kosrae, Yap, the Marshall Islands, and Hawaii.
Owner: Pacific Telestations LLC
Health Department warns of multiple frozen shrimp recalls
1/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 2/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA 3/3 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY FDA State health officials are alerting Hawaii residents to a frozen, raw shrimp recall due to possible Cesium-137...
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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...
Owner: Aviva Cuyler
SPW Fitness launches Make American Samoa Healthy Again (MASHA)
Utulei, AMERICAN SAMOA — (September 11, 2025) Following the celebration of its 10th anniversary in July, SPW Fitness announces the launch of the “Make American Samoa Healthy Again” (MASHA) movement, a bold initiative to address the obesity crisis...
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