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May 2024

• PR001-05312024 - U.S. Army Soldiers Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Fort Shafter - 05/31/2024

• PR 003-05282024 - USDA FNS officially approved 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) Program for American Samoa $2.5 million has been awarded to provide critical nutrition benefits - 05/28/2024

• PR 002-05282024 - Governor Lemanu Congratulates Graduates at the Pacific Horizons High School Graduation Ceremony- 05/28/2024

• PR 001-05282024 - Governor Lemanu Delivers Congratulatory Remarks at Manumalo Baptist Academy’s Graduation- 05/28/2024

• PR 001-05212024 - FIFA Football Federation of American Samoa Gears up for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - 05/21/2024

• PR 001-05202024 - American Samoa Visitors Bureau Recognizes National Travel and Tourism Week 2024 - 05/20/2024

• PR 001-05172024 - American Samoa Community College Celebrates 80th Graduation Ceremony - 05/17/2024

• PR 001-05152024 - ASG-HI Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Preparation for Samoan Heritage Festival - 05/15/2024

• PR 001-05142024 - Governor Lemanu Attends NGA Roundtable on Energy Resilience in Honolulu, Hawaii - 05/14/2024

• PR 002-05102024 - The Fifth Atoa Executive Meeting Concludes with Commitment to Prosperity and Unity - 05/10/2024

  • Fifth Atoa O Samoa Executive Meeting Outcomes

• PR 001-05102024 - American Samoa Visitors Bureau Attends South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) Research Capacity Building Symposium - 05/10/2024

• PR 001-05082024 - Fifth Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting Site Visits - 05/08/2024

• PR 001-05072024 - The Fifth Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting to Convene from May 7th to May 9th, 2024 - 05/07/2024

• PR 001-05012024 - Advancing Gender Equality: Salaseini Tupou's Visit to American Samoa - 05/01/2024

 

April 2024

• PR 002-04302024 - UH Mānoa Pasifika Fest Unites Samoan Community in Celebrating and Sharing the Samoan Culture - 04/30/2024

• PR 001-04302024 - American Samoa Department of Commerce Awarded Technical Assistance Grant to Boost Small Businesses - 04/30/2024

• PR 001-04252024 - Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and U. S. Veterans Commemorate ANZAC Day in Samoa - 04/25/2024

• PR 002-04242024 - Public Advisory on Falsified General Memorandum - 04/24/2024

• PR 001-04242024 - American Samoa's Fautasi Race Unites Communities in Flag Day Celebration - 04/24/2024

• PR 002-04192024 - American Samoa’s Pacific Island Forum Membership Efforts Proceeding as Planned - 04/19/2024

• PR 001-04192024 - American Samoa Governor’s Office-Hawaii Celebrates Cultural Heritage at Chaminade’s International Extravaganza - 04/19/2024

• PR 002-04182024 - Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga Receives $2,495,561 for Essential Projects in American Samoa - 04/18/2024

• PR 001-04182024 - American Samoa’s 124th Flag Day Celebration - 04/18/2024

• PR 001-04162024 - American Samoa's 124th Flag Day 'Ava Ceremony - 04/16/2024

• PR 003-04152024 - American Samoa Department of Homeland Security Dedicates New Vessel - 04/15/2024

• PR 002-04152024 - Gratitude and Unity: Commemorating the 124th Flag Day at Fatu-o-Aiga Cathedral - 04/15/2024

• PR 001-04152024 - 48th Flag Day Performing Arts Festival Concludes, Inspiring Samoan Youth through Culture and Heritage Celebration - 04/15/2024

• PR 002-04122024 - Solar Groundbreaking in Pavaia'i: Eastern Power Solutions and ASPA Partner for Sustainable Energy Project - 04/12/2024

• PR 001-04122024 - American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities Hosts Opening of the 48th Flag Day Performing Arts Festival - 04/12/2024

• PR 002-04112024 - New School Building Dedication Ceremony at Coleman Elementary School - 04/11/2024

• PR 001-04112024 - American Samoa's 124th Flag Day Celebrations Kick Off with Flag Day Flea Market Event - 04/11/2024

• PR 003-04102024 - American Samoa Governor’s office Hosts Third Cultural Activities Event to Celebrate Samoan Heritage - 04/10/2024

• PR 002-0410024 - American Samoa Flag Day Celebration Welcomes Distinguished VIP Guests - 04/10/2024

• PR 001-04102024 - New School Building Dedication Ceremony at Olomoana Elementary School - 04/10/2024

• PR 001-0409024 - Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) Scholars meet with Key Leaders - 04/09/2024

• PR 001-04052024 - New School Building Dedication Ceremony at Lupelele Elementary School - 04/05/2024

• PR 002-04042024 - New School Building Dedication Ceremonies at Leone Midkiff and Pava’ia’i Elementary Schools - 04/04/2024

• PR 001-04042024 - Boys and Girls Club Ocean & Coast Youth Ambassadors Summit Empowers the Next Generation of Conservation Champions - 04/04/2024

• PR 002-04032024 - DEA and FDA Joint Presentation: Empowering Healthcare Practitioners in American Samoa - 04/03/2024

 

March 2024

• PR 001-03252024 - American Samoa’s America250 Commission - 03/25/2024

• PR 001-03152024 - U.S. Treasury Approves up to $57 Million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 Program funds for American Samoa - 03/15/2024

• PR 003-03132024 - Ocean Exploration Trust Outreach - 03/13/2024

• PR 002-03132024 - Harvard Students conduct Second Research Project in American Samoa: Focus on Emergency and Crisis Management Capabilities - 03/13/2024

• PR 001-03132024 - Review and Assessment Trip of CIP, EIC, and BIL Grants and Projects in American Samoa - 03/13/2024

• PR 002-03122024 - Department of Commerce Ready to Implement $3.7 Million in Homeowners Assistance Fund Program - 03/12/2024

• PR 001-03052024 - Samoa Bowl 2024 - 03/05/2024

 

February 2024

• PR 001-02282024 - Navigating New Horizons: Samoan Recruits Set Sail for Basic Training, Anchored in Tradition and Aspiration - 02/28/2024

• PR002-02262024 - Governor Lemanu Fellowships with the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church, Toafa O Le Talalelei of Wittmann, Arizona - 02/26/2024

• PR001-02262024 - National Governors’ Association Meetings Pave the Way for Collaborative Solutions with Federal Partners - 02/26/2024

• PR 002-02232024 - American Samoa Government Town Hall Meeting Spurs Collaboration and Community Engagement - 02/23/2024

• PR001-02232024 - Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga meets with Mr. Howard Hill to discuss American Samoa’s Constitutional Amendments - 02/23/2024

• PR001-02222024 - Interagency Group on Insular Areas Convenes to Address Infrastructure, Economic, and Security Challenges in U.S. Territories - 02/22/2024

• PR001-02212024 - Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga Leads Delegation for Strategic Meetings with Federal Partners in Washington, D.C. - 02/21/2024

• PR 002-02202024 - Ongoing Planning By Government and Community Leaders for Upcoming Samoa Heritage Festival - 02/20/2024

• PR001-02202024 - Governor Lemanu met with Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture Director Dr. Aaron Salā: Strengthening Cultural Bonds - 02/20/2024

• PR001-02172024 - Honorable Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga Discusses Crucial Infrastructure Projects with Army Corps of Engineers - 02/17/2024

• PR001-02152024 - American Samoa’s Inclusion in the Region: Uniting Our Pacific Family - 02/15/2024

• PR001-02142024 - American Samoa’s Commitment to the Region - Day 2 - 02/14/2024

• PR001-02132024 - American Samoa’s Engagement in the Region - Day 1 - 02/13/2024

• PR 001-02122024 - Dare to Create: Highlights from the American Samoa Annual HOSA Competition 2024 - 02/12/2024

• PR 004-02092024 - American Samoa Delegation Prepares for trip to Fiji to Discuss PIF Membership - 02/09/2024

• PR 003-02092024 - AS-DOI-Malaeimi (001) - Malaeimi Village Access Road - 02/09/2024

• PR 002-02092024 - American Samoa Enacts Polystyrene Foam Container Ban - 02/09/2024

• PR 001-02092024 - CSAC Awards $872,500 to Combat Substance Use in the Territory - 02/09/2024

• PR 003-02082024 - Bluesky American Samoa Successfully Launches 5G Network: Public-Private Achievement​ - 02/08/2024

• PR 002-02082024 - Government Delegation from Samoa Conducts Site Visit in American Samoa: Following Up on Atoa o Samoa Outcomes - 02/08/2024

• PR 001-02082024 - Bluesky Board of Directors meet with Governor Lemanu to Discuss Strengthening Broadband Connectivity - 02/08/2024

• PR 003-02022024 - Governor Lemanu Meets with U.S. Navy Executives - 02/02/2024

• PR 002-02022024 - American Samoa Selected to Join NGA's Maternal and Child Health Learning Collaborative - 02/02/2024

• PR 001-02022024 - American Samoa Joins Historic National Effort To Commemorate 250th Anniversary of the United States - 02/02/2024

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January 2024

• PR 001-01312024 - American Samoa Congratulated for Successfully Launching Wireless Emergency Alert System - 01/31/2024

• PR 001-01252024 - ASG Department of Homeland Security and the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Agency Host Territory’s First Regional Resiliency Assessment Program - 01/25/2024

• PR 001-01222024 - Innovative Readiness Training Mission in American Samoa - 01/22/2024

• PR 001-01202024 - Lieutenant Governor Talauega E.V. Ale Testifies at HR 6062 Legislative Hearing in Washington, DC - 01/20/2024

• PR 001-01192024 - American Samoa Office of the Governor in Hawai’i hosts Town Hall Meeting - 01/19/2024

• PR 001-01172024 - Territorial Audit Office Hosts Annual Ethics Training Course For ASG Personnel - 01/17/2024

• PR 001-01152024 - Governor Lemanu Tours MRE Operation Meal, Ready-to-Eat Labeled “Product of American Samoa" - 01/15/2024

• PR 001-01082024 - Governor Lemanu Presents Key Highlights from the 2024 State of the Territory Report - 01/08/2024

 

December 2023​​​​​​​

• PR 001-12302023 - Samoa Bowl 2023 Football Game: Back to the Roots - 12/31/2023

• PR 001-12292023 - Samoa Bowl 2023 Volleyball Tournament Wraps Up - 12/29/2023

• PR 001-12282023 - Samoa Bowl 2023 Volleyball Warrioresses Clash Initiating 3-Day Tournament - 12/28/2023

• PR 01-12262023 - Samoa Bowl 2023 Kickoff: A Unifying Celebration of Culture & Talent - 12/27/2023

• PR 002-12222023 - United in Gratitude: American Samoa Veterans Affairs Commemorates Wreath-Laying Ceremony - 12/22/2023

• PR 001-12222023 - Governor Lemanu & Lt. Governor Talauega Supports Softball Clinics Empowering Girls in Partnership with Community Organizations - 12/22/2023

• PR 002-12192023 - Fostering Tomorrow's Leaders: First Meeting of the Governor’s Youth Council in American Samoa- 12/19/2023

• PR 001-12192023 - Governor Lemanu Celebrates Achievements at American Samoa Community College Fall 2023 Graduation - 12/19/2023

• PR 001-12142023 - Governor Lemanu Congratulates Wayland Baptist University Fall 2023 Graduates - 12/14/2023

• PR 002-12112023 - American Samoa Government (ASG) Celebrates Years of Service and Recognizes Long-Standing Dedication - 12/11/2023

• PR 001-12112023 - American Samoa South Pacific Games Team Acknowledged by Governor Lemanu for Exemplary Representation - 12/11/2023

• PR 003-12082023 - Breaking New Grounds: LBJ ICU/ER/MRI Facility - 12/08/2023

• PR 002-12082023 - Governor Lemanu Briefed on StarKist Samoa Operations - 12/08/2023

• PR 001-12082023 - Western Regional Office’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Director Charles Tobin Visits the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program - 12/08/2023

• PR 001-12072023 - Governor Lemanu’s Annual Gift Presentations: Spreading Joy and Gratitude this Christmas Season - 12/07/2023

• PR 001-12062023 - American Samoa Joins WICHE Under Pacific Island Membership - 12/06/2023

• PR 002-12052023 - SPREP Honors Tavita Pemerika Togia, Director of Governor Lemanu's Biodiversity Conservation Office - 12/05/2023

• PR 001-12052023 - Tutuila Wind Energy and ASPA Collaboration on 42 MW Wind Farm Project - 12/05/2023

• PR 003-12042023 - Welcoming the Christmas Season with the 46th Annual Holiday Music Festival - 12/04/2023

• PR 002-12042023 - American Samoa Government Celebrates Territorial Administration on Aging - A Tribute to Resilience and Legacy - 12/04/2023

• PR 001-12042023 - A Display of Unity In Celebrating American Samoa Legislature’s 75 Years of Service to American Samoa - 12/04/2023

 

November 2023​​​​​​​

• PR 001-11292023 - University of Hawaii-American Samoa Campus Inauguration Marks 45 Years of Education Partnership - 11/29/2023

• PR 001-11282023 - Ensuring Road Safety: The Purposeful Tree Removal at Maugaoalii by the Department of Public Works - 11/28/2023

• PR 002-11272023 - Samoa Government Strengthens Bilateral Ties Through the Gift of 500 Giant Clams to American Samoa - 11/27/2023

• PR 001-11272023 - Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga Extends Congratulations to Joshua Sagele for Hawaii Job Corps Program Selection - 11/27/2023

• PR 002-11222023 - American Samoa Government Department of Corrections Celebrates Inaugural Academy Graduation Ceremony - 11/22/2023 

• PR 001-11222023 - American Samoa Government- Hawai’i Office Hosts Successful Cultural Activities Event as Part of the Samoan Heritage Initiative Program - 11/22/2023

• PR 001-11202023 - Governor Lemanu and Lt. Governor Talauega Remain Committed to Addressing American Samoa's Needs - 11/20/2023

• PR 003-11132023 - First Special Session of the 38th Legislature Joint Session: Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga Delivers Comprehensive Report on $36 Million Spending - 11/13/2023

• PR 002-11132023 - Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga to Address Special Fono Session on $36 Million Supplemental Fund - 11/13/2023

• PR 001-11132023 - Prayer Service for Team American Samoa Departure to 2023 Pacific Games - 11/13/2023

• PR 001-11122023 - American Samoa Honors Veterans in Grand Finale of Two-Day Commemoration - 11/12/2023

• PR 001-11112023 - Veterans Day Commemoration Kicks Off with Candlelight Vigil Service in Tafuna - 11/10/2023

• PR 001- 11082023 - Pacific Island Forum Plenary Session - 11/08/2023

• PR 001- 11082023 - Feiloa’iga Aoao a le Fono a Motu o le Pasefika - 11/08/2023

• PR 001-11072023 - Acting Governor Talauega Welcomes Associate Director Gretchen Sierra-Zorita and OIA Deputy Assistant Secretary Keone Nakoa - 11/07/2023

• PR 001-11072023 - Polynesian Leaders Group Meeting & The 52nd Pacific Island Forum Opening  - 11/07/2023 

• PR 001-11072023 - Tatalaina o le Fono a Li’o Ta’ita’i o Polenisia & Fono 52 Ta’ita’i o Motu o le Pasefika  - 11/07/2023

• PR PR 003-11062023 - American Samoa Department of Education's Close Up Summit: Nurturing Future Leaders through Civic Engagement and Democratic Education - 11/06/2023

• PR 002-11062023 - American Samoa Softball Association Hosts Welcome Dinner for the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers at Tradewinds Hotel - 11/06/2023

• PR 001-11062023 - Cook Island Welcomes the 52nd Pacific Island Forum & 12th Delegation - 11/06/2023

• PR 001-11032023 - The American Samoa Government-Hawai’i Office Unveils Plans for 2024 Samoan Heritage Festival - 11/03/2023

• PR 001-11022023 - Honorable Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga attends the 12th Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) and the 52nd Pacific Island Forum (PIF) - 11/02/2023

• PR 001-11012023 - PITCA Conference 2023: Uniting Against Tuberculosis in the Pacific Islands Region - 11/01/2023

 

October 2023​​​​​​​

• PR 001-10312023 -Enhancing Grant Management Expertise: One Day Grantee Orientation Course in American Samoa - 10/31/2023

• PR 003-10302023 - LBJ Diabetes Program and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Medical Mission Team Host Church Service - 10/30/2023

• PR 002-10302023 - Embracing Cultural Excellence: Miss Moso’oi Scholarship Pageant 2023 - 10/30/2023

• PR 001-10302023 - Governor Lemanu Strengthens American Samoa's Biosecurity through Regional Training Support Funding - 10/30/2023

• PR 002-10262023 - Leadership Engagement with White House leadership - 10/26/2023

• PR 001-10262023 - The 47th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Business Meeting - 10/26/2023

• PR 002-10262023 - Leadership Engagement with Assistant Secretary of Insular and International Affairs - 10/26/2023

• PR 002-10262023 [Samoan] Fesaga’i le Ta’ita’i ma le Failautusi Lagolago o Mataupu Tau Lotoifale ma le Faavāomalo - 10/26/2023

• PR 001-10262023 - Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga Joins the USVI Site Visit-Lessons Learned from Virgin Islands (Coral Conservation & Preparations)  - 10/26/2023

• PR 001-10262023 [Samoan] Auai Kovana Lemanu P. S. Mauga i le Asiasiga i le USVI - A’oa’oga Mai Virgin Islands (Faasaoina o ‘Amu & Tapenapenaga) - 10/26/2023

• PR 001-10252023 - Honorable Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga’s Visitation in Tampa, Florida - Toa O Samoa & Samoan Community  - 10/25/2023

• PR 002-10232023 - Department of Corrections Inauguratory Academy Commences with a Church Service - 10/23/2023

• PR 001-10232023 - Mosooi Festivities Celebrate Cultural Night with High School Competition  - 10/23/2023

• PR 002-10212023 - Governor Lemanu’s Toa O Samoa Visitation in Hawaii  - 10/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10212023 - Honorable Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga Attends the Closing Session of the Blue Planet Alliance Meeting - 10/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-10202023 - The Office of the Governor Shares Plans to Move to the ANZ Building in Fagatogo - 10/20/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10202023 - American Samoa Supports Behavioral Health And Healthcare Workforce Needs - 10/20/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10172023 - Governor Lemanu’s Departure to US VI Meeting - 10/17/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10122023 - Final Day of Atoa o Samoa: Site Visits in Savaii and Upolu, and Official Closing - 10/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10112023 - ATOA O SAMOA DAY 2: 4th Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting Officially Opens at Taumeasina Island Resort - 10/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-10102023 - ATOA O SAMOA DAY 1: American Samoa Government Historical Groundbreaking in Moata’a, Samoa and Welcome Reception - 10/10/2023

 

September 2023​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-10062023 - American Samoa Government Prepares for Fourth Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting and Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony - 10/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09292023 - 14th Anniversary Remembrance Church Service Honors Victims of September 29, 2009 Tsunami  - 9/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09232023 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration Leads Successful Government-Wide Suicide Prevention Awareness Training  - 9/23/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-09142023 - NOAA Workshop for PRIA Wraps Up with Optimism for Collaboration and Understanding  - 9/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09142023 - ASG Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony at Afonotele and Le'atele Elementary Schools  - 9/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09122023 - NOAA Workshop for Pacific Remote Islands Area on Proposed National Marine Sanctuary Designation: Governor of American Samoa Delivers Compelling Opening Remarks  - 9/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-09112023 - American Samoa Government Concludes Successful Humanitarian Relief Fundraiser for Lahaina, Maui  - 9/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-09112023 - American Samoa High School Athletics Association (ASHSAA) Commences the 2023-2024 Sports Season  - 9/11/2023

• Press Release:PR 002-09112023 - American Samoa Department of Education Welcomes United States Department of Education Monitoring Teams  - 9/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09112023 - ASG and Village Council Celebrates the Nua and Seetaga Seawall Completion  - 9/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-09082023 - Stanford Student Championing Samoan Language Education Celebrated by Governor Lemanu - 9/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09082023 - Governor Lemanu Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony at Leone and Tafuna High School  - 9/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09082023 - Governor Lemanu Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony at Leone and Tafuna High School  - 9/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-09062023 - Governor Lemanu’s Insightful Visit to StarKist Samoa Plant: A Morning of Immersion and Commitment  - 9/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-09062023 - Governor Lemanu and Lieutenant Governor Talauega Lead Critical Cabinet Meeting Addressing Key Matters  - 9/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-09062023 - Governor Lemanu Commends StarKist Samoa on its 60th Anniversary; A Reflection on Shared History and Resilience  - 9/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09062023 - Successful Completion of Hazardous Waste Operations Training and HazCat Workshop by ASEPA - 9/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09042023 - American Samoa Launches Maui Drive Humanitarian Relief Effort to Support Hawaiian Community - 9/04/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-09012023 - South Pacific Commission Meets with American Samoa Representatives to Advance Country Engagement Plan  - 9/01/2023

 

August 2023​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-08282023 - Department of Education Commences New School Year with Inspiring Church Service for Territory’s Teachers - 8/28/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-08242023 - ASG Takes Steps to Protect Ecosystems with Executive Order to Amend Invasive Species Committee and Action Plan - 8/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08242023 - NGA Healthcare Workforce Summit Explores Strategies for Addressing Healthcare Workforce Challenges - 8/18/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08182023 - Special Visit from US Navy Commander Moran to Shape Future Navy Recruitment and Collaborative Endeavors - 8/18/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08152023 - American Samoa Community College Welcomes New Academic Year with Inspirational General Assembly - 8/15/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-08142023 - Congressman Kelly and CODEL Makes Brief Stop in American Samoa - 8/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08142023 - Commander Casanova Leads Tour for Acting Governor Talauega Aboard NOAA Ship Rainier - 8/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08122023 - Governor Lemanu’s Productive Meetings in Hawaii Foster Partnerships for American Samoa's Progress - 8/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-08102023 - Enhancing Disaster Resilience: American Samoa Participates in Pacific Partnership Meeting 2023 - 8/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08102023 - Governor Lemanu Attends Opening of Homeland Security FEMA Pacific Partnership Meeting in Hawaii - 8/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08092023 - ASG and NOAA Engage in Collaborative Dialogue Over Proposed Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Sanctuary - 8/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08082023 - Samoan Heritage Initiative Program 2023 - 8/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08072023 - SYEP Cultural Day Event Concludes with Triumph and Inspiration - 8/07/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08042023 - American Samoa Seeks Full Membership in Pacific Island Forum to Address Crucial Regional Issues - 8/04/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-08022023 - Governor Lemanu and Hawaii Job Corps Solidify Partnership Through MOU Signing - 8/02/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-08022023 - Governor's Meeting with Director General Richard Lin to Establish Ties Between ROC Taiwan and American Samoa - 8/02/2023

 

July 2023

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• Press Release: PR 001-07312023 - FIFA President on Historic Visit to American Samoa; Welcomed with Ava Ceremony and Warm Reception - 7/31/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-07292023 - Grand Opening of Samoan Heritage Festivities Unites Communities in Celebration - 7/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07292023 - ASG Kicks Off Samoan Heritage Festivities at Keehi Lagoon Park, Hawaii - 7/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07282023 - American Samoa Community College Honored as Recipient of the 2023 Fulbright Scholars Program - 7/28/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07252023 - American Samoa’s Tennis Team Honored with Governor's Visit after Remarkable Performance at 2023 Pacific Oceania Junior Championship - 7/25/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07212023 - U.S. Coast Guard Strengthens Presence in American Samoa with Outreach and Recruiting Initiatives - 7/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07202023 - Cyber Disruption Consequences Management Workshop in American Samoa - 7/20/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07192023 - Second Gentleman Emhoff Makes Stopover in American Samoa En Route to 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup - 7/17/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07172023 - Day Three of Manu’a Flag Day Festivities: Carnival, Community Sports Leagues, and Entertainment - 7/17/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-07162023 - ASG Leaders Attend Dedication Ceremonies and Site Visits at Major Development Sites in Manu’a - 7/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07162023 - Day Two of Manu’a Flag Day Festivities Begins with Community Competitions and Youth Activities - 7/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-07152023 - Manu’a Flag Day Festivities Commence With DMWR’s Fishing Tournament - 7/15/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07152023 - Lieutenant Governor and Cabinet Members Conduct Site Visits in Manu’a - 7/15/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-07122023 - American Samoa Bids Farewell to Honorable Alumamalu Ale Filoialii, Representative for District #1 Ta’ū, Manu’a - 7/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07122023 - American Samoa Visitors Bureau Hosts South Pacific Tourism Organization Training on Digital Marketing - 7/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07112023 - Governor Lemanu Applauds Success of Completed Segment of NOAA RICHARD Cruise in American Samoa - 7/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07072023 - American Samoa set to Witness Lower Electricity Rates with Proposed 42-Megawatt Wind Turbine Project - 7/07/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-07062023 - Governor and First Lady Host Dinner Reception in Honor of USS Canberra Navy Crew - 7/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-PR 001-07052023 - Governor and First Lady Host Dinner Reception in Honor of USS Canberra Navy Crew - 7/05/2023

 

June 2023

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• Press Release: PR 003-06292023 - University of Washington Pacific Islanders Research Group Meet With Governor Lemanu - 6/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-06292023 - Governor Lemanu Invited as Keynote Speaker at the Peteli Academy Hall Dedication Ceremony - 6/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06292023 -Commencement of the 195th Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council Meeting - 6/29/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06272023 - Department of Human Resources Launches 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program - 6/27/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06262023 - American Samoa to Receive Over $37 Million for High Speed Internet - 6/26/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06222023 - American Samoa Students Graduate From the Hawaii National Army Guard Youth Challenge Academy - 6/22/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06212023 - Faiivae Alexander Godinet Sworn In as Western District Governor - 6/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06202023 - Governor Lemanu delivers special remarks at the Tafuna High School Graduation Ceremony - 6/20/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06162023 - Governor Lemanu delivers special remarks at the Leone High School Graduation Ceremony - 6/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-06142023 - Governor Lemanu delivers special remarks at Nuuuli Voc Tech High School Graduation - 6/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06142023 - Governor Lemanu delivers special remarks at the Samoana High School Graduation Ceremony - 6/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06132023 - Governor Lemanu delivers special remarks at the Fagaitua High School Graduation Ceremony - 6/13/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-06122023 - Governor Lemanu delivers Keynote Address at the Manu’a High School Graduation - 6/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06122023 - New DOE School Lunch Warehouse Building Dedication in Ta’u, Manu’a - 6/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06092023 - Governor Lemanu gives special remarks at the Kanana Fou High School Graduation - 6/09/2023

• Press Release: American Samoa Visitors Bureau Collaborates with American Samoa Community College - 6/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06082023 - Governor Lemanu and AHL Continues to Discuss Plans for the New Hospital Project - 6/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06072023 - American Samoa Participates in the National Governors Association Healthcare Western Regional Workshop - 6/07/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-06062023 - Lieutenant Governor Talauega Greets the Office of Community Services Film Crew - 6/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06062023 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration Receives Token of Appreciation from the Miss American Samoa Incorporation - 6/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-06022023 - Governor Lemanu Departs Samoa After Independence Celebrations - 6/02/2023

 

May 2023

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• Press Release: PR 002-05312023 - Governor Lemanu Meets With American Samoa Volleyball Teams in Samoa - 5/31/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05312023 - Governor Lemanu Among Distinguished Guests to Witness the Official Closing of the 60th Independence Anniversary of Samoa - 05/31/2023

• Press Release: PR 005-05302023 - Governor Lemanu and Delegation Arrive in Samoa for 61st Independence Celebration - 05/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-05302023 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration Continues Annual Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony to Honor the Fallen - 05/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-05302023 - Samoa Leadership Bible College Graduation - 05/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05302023 - Governor Lemanu Delivers Special Remarks at the Manumalo Baptist Academy’s Graduation - 05/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05302023 - Lieutenant Governor Talauega Attends Pacific Horizons Graduation - 05/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05252023  - Honorable Lemanu Mauga Attends TAOA Senior Citizens Awards Ceremony - 05/25/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05192023  - Honorable Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga Delivers Special Remarks at ASCC’s 78th Commencement Ceremony - 05/19/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05162023  - LBJ Nursing Services Award Ceremony 2023 - 05/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05122023  - Day 5 for American Samoa at the Territorial Climate & Infrastructure Workshop - 05/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05122023  - Day 4 for American Samoa at the Territorial Climate & Infrastructure Workshop - 05/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05112023  - Day 3 for American Samoa at the Territorial Climate & Infrastructure Workshop - 05/11/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05102023  - Key Leader Engagement Part III: USARPAC - 05/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05092023  - Day 2 for American Samoa at the Territorial Climate & Infrastructure Workshop - 05/09/2023

• Press Release: Attorney Generals Office - No Minimum Purchase Requirements - 05/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05092023  - Day 1 for American Samoa at the Territorial Climate & Infrastructure Workshop - 05/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05082023  - Honorable Governor’s Meeting with Consul General of Philippines: A.S. Compliance as a host country for PH Migrant workers - 05/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05082023  - Honorable Governor & First Lady dedicates a day of recreational pursuits for the Young Ambassadors of American Samoa - 05/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-05032023  - State Department: Pacific Island Forum - 05/03/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05032023  - Investing in US Territories - 05/03/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05032023  - Secretary Raimondo’s Governor Roundtable Meeting - 05/03/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05022023  - Invest in American Samoa! - 05/02/2023

• Press Release: PR 01-05032023  - Invest in American Samoa Reception - 05/03/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05022023  - American Samoa joins key US Foreign Direct Investment Summit - 05/02/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-05012023  - Access Road Improvement Project Continues Under Lemanu-Talauega Administration - 05/01/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-05012023  - Lemanu-Talauega Administration Prepares for Swains Flag Day - 05/01/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-05012023  - American Samoa Joins Samoa in Honoring ANZAC Day - 05/01/2023

 

April 2023

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• Press Release: PR 001-04302023  - American Samoa Delegation Joins Sunday Worship at the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church - 04/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-04282023 - Key Leader Engagement Part II: CINCPAC - 04/28/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04282023  - Key Leader Engagement Part I: INDOPACOM - 04/28/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04222023  - Samoan Heritage Initiative Program festival Kicks off with a Cricket Tournament  - 04/22/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04222023  - Members of the Local Community joined forces in Beautification Initiative in Celebration of Earth Day - 04/22/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-04132023 - Voices United: Monthly Open Forum for the Samoan Community - 04/13/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04132023 - Kraft-Heinz Seeks Talented Candidates for Production Team - 04/13/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-04212023 - Third Atoa o Samoa Opening and Executive Meeting - 04/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04212023 - Third Atoa o Samoa Kick Off with Site Visits - 04/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-04072023 - Chief and Commanding General Lieutenant General Jody J. Daniels Visits American Samoa - 04/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-04062023 - First Lady Ella and Good Lady Marian Hosts Dinner in Honor of Women’s History Month - 04/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-04062023 - CEO Chae- Ung Um Meets with Governor Lemanu to Discuss Ongoing and New Challenges faced by StarKist Samoa - 04/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-04062023 - "Aua nei taofi Sa" - His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta’isi Efi - 04/06/2023

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March 2023​​​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-03272023 - NOAA Survey Ship Rainier Arrives in American Samoa - 03/27/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-03242023 - AYFS Matais To Compete in the 7 on 7 Pylon Tournament - 03/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-03242023 - Samoa Bowl Makes a Return Under the Lemanu-Talauega Administration - 03/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-03232023 - Epifania Petelo to represent Chaminade at the International Accreditation Council for Business Education - 03/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-03232023 - Pago Pago International Airport Apron Rehabilitation Project Completed Under the Lemanu-Talauega Administration - 03/23/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-03232023 - Collaborative Efforts Between Lemanu-Talauega Administration and CCCAS Kanana Fou for Improved Access Routes - 03/23/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-03212023 - Samoan Language Commission Church Service - 03/21/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-03082023 - Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Master Planning Support - 03/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-03082023 - Broadband is Front and Center, Nationally and Locally - 03/08/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-03082023 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella meets with Williams Family - 03/08/2023

 

February 2023​​​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-02222023 - Governor Lemanu meets with Toa o Samoa at Fort Shafter Community Center, Hawai’i - 02/22/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02172023 - Comprehensive Substance Abuse Council (CSAC) Meets Quarterly - 02/17/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02162023 - Governor Lemanu Fights for the 25 Students to Attend the Hawaii National Army Guard Youth Challenge Program - 02/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02162023 - Governor Lemanu meets with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region IX Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division - 02/16/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02142023 - Acting Governor Talauega E. V. Ale Welcomes United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral Michael H. Day and Team to American Samoa - 02/14/2023

• Press Release: PR001-02142023 - Governor Lemanu Responds to the Hawaii National Guard Academy Issue - 02/14/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02132023 - Acting Governor Talauega E. V. Ale Welcomes World Health Organization Western Pacific Head of Office to American Samoa - 02/13/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-02102023 - Nation’s Governors Meet with President Biden to Urge Action on Debt Ceiling and Bipartisan Priorities  - 02/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-02102023 - FEMA Mitigation Framework Leadership Group (MitFLG) Quarter 1 2023 Meeting  - 02/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02102023 - Governor Lemanu Meets with High-Ranking Officials from FDIC and Treasury - 02/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02102023 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella and Staff Join the Samoan Community and Toa o Samoa and Their Families in Worship at the Samoa Congregation in Washington, D.C. - 02/10/2023

• Press Release:  PR 003-02092023 - Governor Lemanu attends the Interagency Group on Insular Areas 2023 Senior Plenary Session in Washington, D.C. - 02/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02092023 - U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Congressional Hearing - 02/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02092023 - Governor Lemanu meets with the Department of Interior to review Approved Constitutional Amendments - 02/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02072023 - Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata meets with Governor Lemanu in Washington, D.C. - 02/07/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02072023 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella Attend Lt. Colonel (LTC) Tusapa Jonathan Ta’amu’s Promotion - 02/07/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-02062023 - American Samoa to Participate in a Supply Chain Study in the Pacific Regions conducted by FEMA - 02/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-02062023 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella Honors our Fallen Toa o Samoa Heroes at the Arlington National Cemetery, Virgina - 02/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02062023 - The Lemanu-Talauega Administration Continues to Take Action on American Samoa’s Economic Development - 02/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02022023 - Governor Lemanu visits Military families in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina - 02/02/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-02012023 - NOAA Officials Visit to Discuss Fisheries Issues with Local Stakeholders - 02/01/2023

 

January 2023​​​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-01302023 - Governor Lemanu Meets with Architects Hawaii Ltd (AHL) Group to Discuss the Next Steps for New Hospital - 01/30/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-01242023 - Graduate School USA Audit and Ethics Training for ASG Personnel - 01/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01242023 - Behavioral Health Services Officially Consolidated Under Department of Health - 01/24/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-01232023 - Governor Lemanu and US Army Corps of Engineers Discuss Path Forward - 01/23/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01232023 - Honorable Lemanu Advocating and Building Partnerships- 01/23/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01202023 - American Samoa Resilience Commission and Governor’s Resilience Office Welcomes U.S. Government Accountability Office - 01/20/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-01092023 - Honorable Lemanu Meets with Various Leaders & Sons and Daughters of Samoa - 01/12/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01092023 - Governor Lemanu Delivers State of the Territory Address at 38th Legislature - 01/10/2023

• Press Release: PR 005-01092023 - $6.4 million in Summer P-EBT benefits for American Samoa’s School-aged Children are to be distributed starting January 18, 2023 - 01/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 004-01092023 - Honorable Lemanu Appoints Juliet Kristi Thaxton as Chief Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor - 01/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 003-01092023 - The Department of Public Health to Assist Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center - 01/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-01092023 - DOI Recognizes Lemanu-Talauega Administration for Voter-Approved Amendments to the Revised Constitution - 01/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01092023 - Governor Lemanu Submits Voter-Approved Amendments of the Revised Constitution of American Samoa to the Department of Interior - 01/09/2023

• Press Release: PR 002-01062023 - Governor Lemanu Establishes Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy - 01/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 001-01062023 - The Lemanu-Talauega Administration Holds First Cabinet Meeting of 2023 - 01/06/2023

• Press Release: PR 005-12227022 - Governor Lemanu Attends Grand Opening of Graceland - 12/28/2022

• Press Release: PR 004-12227022 - Lt. Governor Talauega & Compliance Review Committee Meet with LBJ Executives - 12/27/2022

• Press Release: PR 003-12227022 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella Welcome Manu’a Students - 12/27/2022

• Press Release: PR 002-12227022 - DOE Culminates First Cycle of the Mental Health Community Outreach Program - 12/27/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-12227022 - Governor Lemanu Hosts a Christmas Dinner with Members of the Cabinet - 12/27/2022

• Message from the Governor - Merry Christmas! (English and Samoan)  - 12/22/2022

• Press Release: PR 004-12222022 - Honorable Governor Lemanu Special Remarks at DOE Christmas Program  - 12/22/2022

• Press Release: PR 003-12222022 - Honorable Governor Lemanu Special Remarks at ASCC’s 77th Commencement - 12/22/2022

• Press Release: PR 002-12222022 - Honorable Lt. Governor Talauega as ASCC Keynote Speaker - 12/22/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-12222022 - 45th Annual Holiday Music Festival Celebration: - 12/22/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-12142022 - Governor Lemanu Delivers Remarks at 2022 Fall UH Manoa Commencement - 12/14/2022

• Press Release: Office of Archives and Records - Harvard Museum Oceania Curator Dr. Ingrid Ahlgren Visits - 12/13/2022

• Press Release: PR 004-12122022 - StarKist President & CEO Host Luncheon with Honorable Lemanu Mauga - 12/12/2022

• Press Release: PR 003-12122022 -The Lemanu-Talauega Administration Continues its Annual Gift-Giving - 12/12/2022

• Press Release: PR 002-12122022 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration rings in the Holiday Spirit - 12/12/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-12122022 - Korean Delegation of Executives Visit American Samoa - 12/12/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-12012022 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration to End the Covid-19 Emergency Declaration - 12/01/2022

 

November 2022​​​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-11232022 - Department of Commerce Hosts 2022 Bizfest - 11/23/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-11212022 - MV Lady Samoa IV Makes Its Maiden Voyage to American Samoa - 11/21/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-11162022 - Governor Lemanu issues modified COVID-19 Emergency Declaration - 11/16/2022

 

October 2022​​​​

• Press Release: PR 001-10282022 - Raising the Standard of Living - Pat II: Tax Credits & Covid Relief - 10/28/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-10252022 - Ronald Reagan Shipyard Ongoing Success - 10/25/2022

• Press Release: PR 002-10242022 - American Samoa's 62nd Constitution Day  - 10/24/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-10242022 - Honorable Lemanu and First Lady Ella Mauga attend Moso'oi Festivities - 10/24/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-10202022 - Second Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting 2022 - 10/20/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-10192022 - Australian High Commissioner Emily Luck visits American Samoa- 10/19/2022

• Press Release: PR 001-10172022 - Raising the Standard of Living - Part 1: Executive Actions - 10/17/2022

• Press Release PR 001-10132022 - Lemanu-Talauega Administration Establishes a Seat for the Youth in ASG - 10/13/2022

• Press Release PR 001-10102022 - Governor Lemanu Mauga in Apia for the 2nd Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting - 10/12/2022

• Press Release PR 001-10032022 - Governor Lemanu’s Fact Finding Mission to South Korea - 10/03/2022

 

September 2022

• Press Release PR 003-09282022 - ODAPM Kicks Off First Annual Disaster Resilience Summit in American Samoa - 09/28/2022

• Press Release PR 002-09282022 - Acting Governor Talauega Welcomes Director Robert Pesapane of FEMA - 09/28/2022

• Press Release PR 001-09282022 - Acting Governor Talauega  Attends Major Events Over the Weekend - 09/28/2022

• Press Release PR 001-09192022 - Lemanu/Talauega Administration Holds Cabinet Meeting - 09/19/2022

• Press Release PR 001-09132022 - Governor Lemanu Deliberates with Regional Leaders at Pacific Islands Conference - 09/13/2022

• Press Release PR 002-09132022 - ASHSAA Kicks Off High Scholl Athletics Program for 2022-2023 - 09/13/2022

• Press Release PR 001-09132022 - Governor Lemanu Delivers Remarks at Coastweeks 2022 Church Service - 09/13/2022

• PR 00-09072022 - Constitutional Convention Leaders Present Revised Constitution - 09/07/2022

• PR 001-09072022 - Governor Lemanu and First Lady Ella celebrate DOE Opening/Groundbreaking Ceremonies - 09/07/2022

• PR 002-09022022 - Governor Lemanu commends AS Medicaid Agency for Eye Vision Benefit Services - 09/02/2022

• PR 001-09022022 - To Deliver the Constitution to the People:6th Constitutional Convention - 09/02/2022

• Press Release PR 001-09012022 - DOI Assistant Secretary Carmen G. Cantor Visits American Samoa - 09/01/2022