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Further delay in release of 2025 Individual Tax Form

There’s a further delay in the release of the 2025 Individual Tax Form 390. As announced Wednesday by Acting Treasurer Brett Butler the delay is due to “required tax credit changes coordinated with federal authorities.” […]

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2Samoa discuss border security, immigration, drugs

High level officials have just completed two days of talks in Apia on border security between Samoa and American Samoa. Talamua Media reports the talks followed up the discussions between Samoa Prime Minister La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea […]

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Twenty-one student athletes sign letters of intent

It was a proud moment for 21 student athletes, their parents, coaches and schools when they signed letters of intent and scholarship agreements with US colleges and universities on Wednesday. The signing ceremony took place […]

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Education Summit: Build the House With Many Posts

The Department of Education Summit on Public Education convened at the American Samoa Community College Multi Purpose Center on Wednesday. Educators, government leaders, business representatives, church ministers and students attended the summit whose purpose is […]

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Send-off for Miss American Samoa!

Miss American Samoa Tofoipupu Unutoa departed Wednesday for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Fiji. BlueSky Communications hosted a send off for her and her 18 member contingent at the airport, with dancing by the […]

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Op-Ed: From Envelopes to Casino

By Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele In the wake of the Maota Fono dedication — and the troubling public discussion about cash envelopes for lawmakers and dignitaries — another decision raises serious questions about leadership, priorities, and […]

Obituaries

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Governor’s statement on end of government shutdown

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula released the following statement Thursday, November 13, concerning the end of the federal government shutdown. “Today brings welcome relief and renewed strength for our people. With President Trump’s signing of legislation […]

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