Samoa Top news API - Live news headlines from Samoa

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Get top headlines from Samoa with our JSON API.

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Country Parameter

The country paramter for the Samoa is WS.

Some example queries:

Below is the search query to fetch random 100 news-sources of Samoa.

https://newsdata.io/api/1/sources?country=ws&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

Some of the well known sources

Live Example

This example demonstrates the HTTP request to make, and the JSON response you will receive, when you use the News API to get top headlines from Samoa.

Top Headlines from Samoa

https://newsdata.io/api/1/latest?country=ws&category=top&apikey=YOUR_API_KEY

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  - "description": "This is our food, our way of life HONOLULU — This week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council heard a report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group (PIFG) summarizing community meetings held in February and March. These meetings gathered fishers’ perspectives on how changing ocean conditions and policies are affecting them. A common theme emerged—fishers provide for families, yet this essential role is often overlooked.KEY CONCERNSShifts in Seasonality and Environments: Traditional fishing patterns are shifting due to changes in fish distributions, impacting fishing efficiency and reliability. \"Trips in Guam that used to take two hours now take all day,\" one fisher shared. In the CNMI, the ti’ao (juvenile goatfish) season has been unpredictable, while in Hawai‘i, albacore is being caught out of season.Communities also highlighted the need for better data collection in the CNMI, which could be improved by including catches from Rota and the Northern Islands.Shark Depredation: Increased shark interference is affecting fishers’ livelihoods. \"One Kona fisherman reported losing all six ‘ahi he caught in a day to sharks,\" noted Alex Min of PIFG. Some fishers observed that sharks are more frequently found near marine protected areas, leading to concerns about ecosystem balance.The Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Shark Lab has a shark deterrent research program. The Council is inviting HIMB to provide a report at its next meeting in June to learn if they have identified methods that could be used by fishermen to improve their catches.The Council decision-making process is “bottom up” and recognizes the importance of ongoing community dialogue and ensuring fishers’ voices shape policy decisions. Future meetings will be held in Hawai‘i in April and in American Samoa in May, with additional follow-ups across the region in August.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S EXECUTIVE ORDERSThe Council addressed key regulatory issues in response to recent mandates issued by the Trump Administration, including the Department of Government Efficiency and Rescission of Harmful Executive Orders (EOs) and the America First Policy Directive. In particular, the Council discussed potential regulations for elimination under EO 14192, Unleashing Prosperity through Deregulation, which requires each federal agency to eliminate at least 10 existing regulations for any new regulation.Council member Chelsa Muña, director of the Guam Department of Agriculture, criticized the restrictions, stating, “These regulations hamper our ability to manage resources we have successfully stewarded for generations.” As an example, she pointed to the proposed listing of giant clams and Guam’s ongoing aquaculture hatchery efforts. “It is ludicrous to list giant clams while we are actively working on solutions, and even more frustrating that we would need a federal permit just to outplant them in our own waters,” she added.The Council will advise the Administration of its Endangered Species Act (ESA) concerns: proposed critical habitat designations for corals and green sea turtles; proposed giant clams listing; ESA-related measures like the oceanic whitetip shark take prohibition, where the population is projected to increase; and recognition of indigenous cultural harvest of green sea turtles. The Council will request a review of these issues within the Administration’s policy framework and EOs. Council members supported efforts to rescind or revise unnecessary regulations, aligning with the Administration’s focus on reducing regulatory burdens.Section: Local NewsTags: Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management CouncilView the discussion thread.",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 17, 2025, a female called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother allegedly assaulted their 63-year-old mother with a broom and tried to strangle her. The suspect also threatened to kill his family.He was apprehended immediately and later charged with:Count 1 & 2: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of $1,000.00, or both imprisonment and fine; and,Count 3: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen days, a fine of $300.00 but not less than $150.00, or both imprisonment and fine.The defendant’s bail was set at $500.00.According to the court affidavit, on Jan. 17th, at about 5:48 p.m., a female contacted the TPS and reported her brother (later identified as the suspect) who allegedly assaulted their mother.Police officers responded to the said call and upon arrival at the scene, they observed no one in the house, and called out if there was anyone in the house and an unknown female (later identified as the reporter) came out and informed them that she was the one who called.She directed the officers inside the house and stated that her brother (suspect) was inside. The officers apprehended the suspect who was sitting next to the victim’s room and placed him inside the police unit.The officers went back to the house and checked on the victim who stated she was okay and refused to proceed to EMS for medical treatment.Both the reporter and victim were interviewed at the scene where they provided written statements.The suspect, later identified as Logoitino Amituana’i was transported to the TPS for booking process.According to the reporter, “her brother (suspect) was doing this long enough, yelling at her mother, but she didn’t hear him.”She stated that her mother (victim) called her to massage her abdomen, at the time they were eating with the suspect at the table.The suspect proceeded to yell to bring a knife to take out everything from her mother’s abdomen. The suspect yelled “Keke mai ou fela i ou lake vage mai fafo polo ou make”.(“What are you looking at, I’m going to come and take out your eyeballs?”).The suspect also threatened to destroy their home and kill them all.The victim then grabbed a Samoan broom (salu tu) with a wooden handle from her room, but the suspect took it from her, and hit the victim with the bristle end twice and then he tried to choke her.The reporter stated that luckily she was there to stop him or her mother would have otherwise died because of the suspect’s behavior.The victim was also interviewed where she explained that she had just finished taking her pills and a massage by her daughter. Her 7-year-old granddaughter (victim #2) came crying and said that the suspect slapped her. She also heard the suspect saying in Samoan “What are you looking at? I will come and take out your eyeballs”.The victim, who is bedridden, stated that she asked the suspect to stop but he yelled Samoan profanities and said he was going to destroy their home and kill them all.Moreover, the victim stated she grabbed a Samoan broom but the suspect took it and hit her twice in the face and then tried to choke her. The victim informed officers she wanted to press charges against the suspect and he is not allowed to come near her house anymore.Upon arrival at the station, the suspect was Mirandized and he agreed to make a statement.According to the suspect, he was mad that the kids were looking at him but he didn’t do anything. He also stated that he was also mad at his mother for not buying him a cell phone so he can contact his family off island.He further stated that he wanted to file a complaint to remove himself from their family because he doesn’t want to go back there anymore.The suspect was booked and confined at the Tafuna Correctional Facility awaiting the next available sitting of the District Court.The defendant is identified as a 32-year-old U.S National.Section: Local NewsTags: court reportView the discussion thread.",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a female was seeking help after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband.The husband was apprehended and later charged with:Count 1 & 3: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen days, a fine of $300 but not more than $150, or both imprisonment and fine; and,Count 2 & 4: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of $1,000, or both.The defendant’s bail was set at $500.(Samoa News has withheld the names of those involved to protect the identity of the victim in this case.)According to the court affidavit, on Jan. 20th, at about 5:45 p.m., a female (later identified as the reporter) contacted the TPS and reported that a female (later identified as the victim) came crying at her house. The victim stated that her husband allegedly assaulted her.Police officers proceeded to the said call and upon arrival at the scene at about 5:50 p.m., they met with an unknown female (victim) and she briefed them regarding the incident.According to the victim, she stated that she had a seizure and she was beaten by her husband who was still inside their house.The victim directed the officers inside the house where the officers observed an unknown male come out from a room. The officers asked him if he was the victim’s husband and he said “yes”.The suspect was informed regarding the said matter and he was apprehended and placed in the back of the police unit.The victim was also informed that she needed to proceed to the EMS personnel to check her vitals and provide a statement. Both suspect and victim were transported to the TPS for further investigation.According to the victim’s statement, at about 10:00 a.m., she went with her husband to the store to buy some food. Out of nowhere, her husband came and yelled at her about an IOU at their nearest Chinese store. The cashier had informed her husband regarding the three times she had shopped via credit (aitalafu).The victim stated that they returned back home and while sitting inside her room, her husband came and started arguing with her. She told her husband that the reason why she did credit shopping was to prepare food for him and her father.However, her husband slapped her on the right side of her head three times but she didn’t report it.Furthermore, the second incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on the same date. The victim stated that she was going to grab bread and a can of corned beef to eat because she was hungry. However, her husband was still mad and told her to stop. Her husband then walked towards her and punched her five times with his closed fists. She then ran to the neighbor’s house and asked for help and requested for them to call the police.The suspect was Mirandized to which he understood and agreed to make a statement.According to the suspect’s verbal statement, “he knew his wife had seizures but he already told her not to do anymore credit shopping”. The suspect stated that the amount due was more than $80 and it is him that pays it all.He then stated that they started arguing and he slapped his wife and told her not to do anymore aitalafu shopping.The suspect was booked and confined at the Tafuna Correctional Facility until the next available sitting of the District Court.EMS arrived at the TPS and checked the victim’s vitals which were okay and there were no injuries observed except for redness on her face.The defendant is identified as a 40-year-old citizen of Tonga. The victim is identified as a 21-year-old U.S National. Section: Local NewsTags: court reportView the discussion thread.",
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  - "description": "By RNZ Pacific staffApia, SAMOA — The New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) says the Scientific Research Organization of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui.The Manawanui sunk in October 2024 due to crew error.NZDF commodore Andrew Brown said the research organization is keeping a close eye on the surrounding waters.\"They report the seawater and marine life in the area are clear and uncontaminated.\"Brown said the salvors have cut access into the ship and retrieved weapons and ammunition from secure compartments.\"We've been careful and thorough, checking serial numbers and taking photographic records to ensure every item is accounted for.\"Brown said a wreck assessment is being conducted by independent experts, which includes studies of the reef and marine environment in the vicinity of Manawanui, to help inform the next steps.The Samoa government is to decide what happens to the vessel.\"The Samoan and New Zealand governments are now working through what the next steps are,\" Brown said.\"A wreck assessment is being conducted by independent experts, which includes studies of the reef and marine environment in the vicinity of Manawanui. This will help inform the next steps.\"New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins said she understood the Samoan government favoured the Manawanui being left on the reef and \"they're working through how that might happen\".But Samoa Marine Advisory Committee chair Fui Tupai Mau Simanu said there were three options before Samoa's Cabinet in a report.\"The decision awaits when the report comes out and then we'll finally make public what the decision is.\"Last month, communities in the Safata district affected by the sinking of Manawanui said they continued to notice fuel odors in their vicinity.The 'No Fish' notice has been lifted for more than 4000 people in nine villages on the south coast of Upolu.The \"prohibited zone\", which is a two-kilometer radius around the site, remains in place. Section: Local NewsTags: sunken ManawanuiView the discussion thread.",
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  - "title": "SA/MOA Exhibition opens in Lutruwita Tasmania, Australia",
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  - "description": "By Samoa News staffreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In honor of the First Nations of Lutruwita Tasmania, Australia, Performing Lines Tasmania, in association with Ten Days on the Island Arts Festival, highlighted the opening of SA/MOA (sacred/centre) Exhibition this month.Lead artist/ musician Lila Meleisea welcomed and invited traditional makers, knowledge holders, musicians, and contemporary artists including local artists Su’a Uilisone Fitiao and Reggie Meredith Fitiao, founders of Fa’asamoa Arts nonprofit.Meleisea is based in Lutruwita Tasmania, and as a daughter of Samoan and Lutruwita ancestry, her desire to connect both of her cultural ties together to strengthen bonds and connections between her two island homes became the focus of this new project.Her vision included traditional barkcloth Siapo, with the presence of five (5) Siapo of old dating back as far as 1866 which are a part of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) collection.This visual exhibition, which will be on display at the Moonah Arts Centre through April 5, 2025, combines the sights of projected images of the Samoan forest, the faatoaga u’a (plantation of paper mulberry) from both Leone village and Siutu village with added nature sounds of birds and ocean activity.There are also beautiful Siapo made from Samoa and Amerika Samoa which included Siapo mamanu work by Su'a Uilisone and Reggie Meredith Fitiao, with smaller Siapo mamanu by two ASCC art students.Reggie Meredith Fitiao (pictured) and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao, founders of Fa’asamoa Arts nonprofit were part of the traditional makers, knowledge holders, musicians, and contemporary artists invited to opening of SA/MOA (sacred/centre) Exhibition this month. This visual exhibition will be on display at the Moonah Arts Centre through April 5, 2025. [Courtesy photo]In the corner of the space, Meleisea’s installation work entitled “12 Moons” composed of unpainted sheets of hand beaten bark to honor the balance of a continuous relationship between humans and nature to her ongoing projection of imagery were carefully installed across from the ancestral Siapo in the gallery.SA/MOA holds many threads that connect with and share Lila’s cultural learnings and community, both through her travel to both Samoas and through connecting with the Pasefika diaspora in her home of Lutruwita.Mention- worthy components of this exhibition include the works by Siapo maker Tusolo Aumale and her family from Siutu, Savai’i. Tusolo’s siapo elei works on display next to ongoing visual projections of her mother beating barkcloth and engaged in creating a siapo elei were a highlight and reminder of the hard work the makers endure when making Siapo.Another wonderful component included a program of workshops and events coordinated by LUMI (which means ‘here’ in palawa kani) such as a presentation/ talk from Galumalemana Steven Percival of the Tiapapata Arts Centre in Samoa entitled, “Cultivating Futures: Revival of Cultural Memory”, along with activities for all like Panipopo making and learning how to siva Samoa just to name a few.Elders of Lutruwita, such as Lola Greeno, Cheryl Mundy and Colleen Munday came to share ancestral knowledge of shell stringing while in the Siapo making workshop, both Aumale and Meredith Fitiao engaged their participants with additional hands-on activities.Aumale demonstrated how to make a siapo elei, while Meredith Fitiao showcased highlighting siapo with natural materials and dyes.A siapo mamanu (freehand style) tapa that was started in Leone village was also completed with the Lutruwita community on site as a symbol of connecting the communities near and far.“For us, this siapo mamanu was a very important step in bonding with others. With a few paogo brushes and some natural dyes from home, our workshop in Lutruwita provided an inclusive feel that all hands are needed to complete this Siapo,” explained Meredith Fitiao.Both she and Tusolo guided the many brush strokes needed for both siapo styles that culminated in a proud group photograph of their completed works.To activate this entire installation of artistic, cultural and ancestral presence, SUGA, a four-person music ensemble performed in the exhibition space. The ensemble comprised Lila Meleisea who is also a musician of many instruments like the fagufagu nose flute, saxophone, and African kora; Natalia Mann, a Samoan diaspora resonance artist on Harp; and, Grace Vanilau, a Samoan poet-singer-songwriter-Arts & Cultural Development Practitioner, as lead singer.Together with Folole Tupuola, a Samoan diaspora performer and activist and the dancer for SUGA, they transcended viewers with a mesmerizing collection of beautiful oscillating sounds while Folole performed a choreographed recital of Samoan gestures, movements and pantomime .With an outpouring of applause and cheers from the audience, SUGA fulfilled their goal of captivating and activating the space into an unforgettable experience.Meredith Fitiao summed up the week long festivities by extending a big faamalo to Meleisea and family for her extraordinary work, along with the elders of Lutruwita whose presence was so uplifting; to Sinsa Mansell who set things into motion, to SUGA, LUMI , the Moonah Arts Centre team, and the entire community with a Faafetai tele lava for the warm sincere hospitality and successful event.For more information about SA/MOA (sacred/centre) at Moonah Arts Centre, please check out TENDAYS.ORG.AUSection: RegionalTags: SA/MOA ExhibitionView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In honor of the First Nations of Lutruwita Tasmania, Australia, Performing Lines Tasmania, in association with Ten Days on the Island Arts Festival, highlighted the opening of SA/MOA (sacred/centre) Exhibition this month. Lead artist/ musician Lila Meleisea welcomed and invited traditional makers, knowledge holders, musicians, and contemporary artists including local artists Su’a Uilisone Fitiao and Reggie Meredith Fitiao, founders of Fa’asamoa Arts nonprofit. Meleisea is based in Lutruwita Tasmania, and as a daughter of Samoan and Lutruwita ancestry, her desire to connect both of her cultural ties together to strengthen bonds and connections between her two island homes became the focus of this new project. Her vision included traditional barkcloth Siapo, with the presence of five (5) Siapo of old dating back as far as 1866 which are a part of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) collection. This visual exhibition, which will be on display at the Moonah Arts Centre through April 5, 2025, combines the sights of projected images of the Samoan forest, the faatoaga u’a (plantation of paper mulberry) from both Leone village and Siutu village with added nature sounds of birds and ocean activity. There are also beautiful Siapo made from Samoa and Amerika Samoa which included Siapo mamanu work by Su'a Uilisone and Reggie Meredith Fitiao, with smaller Siapo mamanu by two ASCC art students. Reggie Meredith Fitiao (pictured) and Su’a Uilisone Fitiao , founders of Fa’asamoa Arts nonprofit were part of the traditional makers, knowledge holders, musicians, and contemporary artists invited to opening of SA/MOA (sacred/centre) Exhibition this month. This visual exhibition will be on display at the Moonah Arts Centre through April 5, 2025. [Courtesy photo] In the corner of the space, Meleisea’s installation work entitled “12 Moons” composed of unpainted sheets of hand beaten bark to honor the balance of a continuous relationship between humans and nature to her ongoing projection of imagery were carefully installed across from the ancestral Siapo in the gallery. SA/MOA holds many threads that connect with and share Lila’s cultural learnings and community, both through her travel to both Samoas and through connecting with the Pasefika diaspora in her home of Lutruwita. Mention- worthy components of this exhibition include the works by Siapo maker Tusolo Aumale and her family from Siutu, Savai’i. Tusolo’s siapo elei works on display next to ongoing visual projections of her mother beating barkcloth and engaged in creating a siapo elei were a highlight and reminder of the hard work the makers endure when making Siapo. Another wonderful component included a program of workshops and events coordinated by LUMI (which means ‘here’ in palawa kani) such as a presentation/ talk from Galumalemana Steven Percival of the Tiapapata Arts Centre in Samoa entitled, “Cultivating Futures: Revival of Cultural Memory”, along with activities for all like Panipopo making and learning how to siva Samoa just to name a few. Elders of Lutruwita, such as Lola Greeno, Cheryl Mundy and Colleen Munday came to share ancestral knowledge of shell stringing while in the Siapo making workshop, both Aumale and Meredith Fitiao engaged their participants with additional hands-on activities. Aumale demonstrated how to make a siapo elei, while Meredith Fitiao showcased highlighting siapo with natural materials and dyes. A siapo mamanu (freehand style) tapa that was started in Leone village was also completed with the Lutruwita community on site as a symbol of connecting the communities near and far. “For us, this siapo mamanu was a very important step in bonding with others. With a few paogo brushes and some natural dyes from home, our workshop in Lutruwita provided an inclusive feel that all hands are needed to complete this Siapo,” explained Meredith Fitiao. Both she and Tusolo guided the many brush strokes needed for both siapo styles that culminated in a proud group photograph of their completed works. To activate this entire installation of artistic, cultural and ancestral presence, SUGA, a four-person music ensemble performed in the exhibition space. The ensemble comprised Lila Meleisea who is also a musician of many instruments like the fagufagu nose flute, saxophone, and African kora; Natalia Mann, a Samoan diaspora resonance artist on Harp; and, Grace Vanilau, a Samoan poet-singer-songwriter-Arts & Cultural Development Practitioner, as lead singer. Together with Folole Tupuola, a Samoan diaspora performer and activist and the dancer for SUGA, they transcended viewers with a mesmerizing collection of beautiful oscillating sounds while Folole performed a choreographed recital of Samoan gestures, movements and pantomime . With an outpouring of applause and cheers from the audience, SUGA fulfilled their goal of captivating and activating the space into an unforgettable experience. 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  - "title": "Medicaid director testifies on status of healthcare initiatives and benefits",
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  - "description": "By Rhonda Annesley, editor-in-chiefreporters@samoanews.comPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency (ASMSA) Director Louise Kuaea testified before the House Health Committee on the status of Medicaid services in the Territory last week and this week her agency held its 2025 Annual Medicaid Health Summit, rounding off two weeks of conveying to the public an understanding of the Medicaid Office and its initiatives.During the House hearing, she noted that there are no confirmed federal cuts specifically directed at the local program, but her office is closely monitoring potential changes that could impact their funding, saying that the good news is that the US House continuing resolution that kept the federal government open provides stability for the funding up to Sept. 30 of this year.Current funding for Medicaid is at $92Mil but has been adjusted due to the required local match of 37% not being viable under the Territory’s 2025 budget, especially as the current administration has instituted a 10% cost containment policy across the government’s budget, which affects the local match share.During the House hearing, Faipule Vala Liusamoa recommended that Kuaea request the Governor to exempt Medicaid from the 10% reduction in its budget as the health needs of the territory should be a priority.Kuaea also mentioned that when she was in Washington DC, as part of the Governor’s delegation to the NGA meeting, she tried to meet with Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata to discuss Medicaid funding but unfortunately it did not happen, and she met instead with one of Uifaatali’s staffers.Of her meeting with the Congresswoman’s staffer, Kuaea reported that she asked for Uifaatali’s “stance on all these cuts that are going to impact us” and “he couldn’t give me an answer, we have to wait it out and see what’s happening in Congress.”She stated that “my concern is that we are not receiving the communication we need from our Congress representative.”Samoa News reached out to Congresswoman Uifaatali for comment about Kuaea’s concern, and she explained that when she met up with Governor Pulaali’i, who came to DC Feb.19- 24 with his staff to testify at the IGIA at DOI and also attend the NGA meeting, “the Governor made no request of me (to meet with the local Medicaid director) and he and I talk regularly.”The Congresswoman further explained, “I was not going to be in town the balance of that week so I had my senior staffer Legislative Director and Chief Counsel Richard Stanton meet with several of the Governor’s staff for several hours over at their hotel for their convenience including Luisa Kuaea, Lorena Rios, Lewis Wolman and my former staffer Kiso Skelton with whom we keep in close contact on a regular basis.“I am even aware both staffs had a follow up zoom call to get better acquainted a week or so later and we have been working well together with the Governor’s team on a host of issues, particularly on pushing for our renewal of 30A the American Samoa Economic Development Credit and preserving our fishing rights and pushing for greater Coast Guard presence.“So we will continue to work with everyone in these areas, education, Medicaid, economic development and others to insure the best outcomes from all the federal programs by working closely together.”2025 Annual Medicaid Health SummitThe ASMSA began its annual Health Summit, on Monday, March 24 to Wednesday, Mar. 26 at the ASCC Multipurpose Center.This year’s summit was centered around the theme, \"Working Together for a Healthier American Samoa,” according to a government media release.It continues: “The event brought together Fono and Cabinet members, health specialists, and members of the public who are eager to gain a deeper understanding of the Medicaid Office and its initiatives.”Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., who was scheduled to be the keynote speaker, was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. However, he conveyed his gratitude to the Medicaid State Agency for the opportunity to share his message.Pulumataala’s message conveyed his belief of leading by example and that he “speaks from the heart”. He pointed out that “ I often walk through communities, spending time in the field, where I have observed firsthand that many of our elderly, bedridden individuals, village residents on dialysis, individuals with disabilities, and even members of our workforce are not receiving the quality healthcare they deserve.”He also emphasized his commitment to tackling drug use in the territory, acknowledging the fear it instills in families. He urged the youth to care for their elders, strive for success, and prioritize their health and well-being.\"I firmly believe that Medicaid can and will expand its efforts to provide additional services under the State Medicaid Plan, ensuring greater benefits for our people,\" the Acting Governor added, and reaffirmed his for a healthier American Samoa.\"The Governor and I want to empower our people to live as our ancestors did. They were active — walking, working the land, growing vegetables, singing, dancing, and fellowshipping [sic] with one another.“Medicaid should work with various health agencies and nonprofit organizations to revise the State Medicaid Plan to better serve the needs of our community and deliver quality healthcare.\"The media release stated that in her opening remarks, AS Medicaid Director Kuaea said that “our Medicaid team is deeply committed to serving the people of American Samoa and fulfilling our mission to provide access to quality healthcare.\"She also acknowledged the challenges faced by the department, particularly the inability to provide healthcare benefits to all residents on the island. However, she expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome these obstacles.\"Challenges are simply opportunities in disguise,\" Kuaea noted.The ASMSA Director Kuaea concluded by emphasizing the importance of public awareness and accessibility to healthcare services.\"To empower our community, we must do more to help our people understand their healthcare options.“The purpose of this summit is to ensure that every individual is aware of the healthcare services available to them.“Through outreach programs, public awareness efforts, and the support of our government, healthcare partners, and the community, we will continue working to enhance and expand access to essential services.“Healthcare is a basic human right that every resident of American Samoa deserves,” she said.This year's Health Summit focused on expanding healthcare access, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing Medicaid services in American Samoa.Attendees were given the opportunity to engage with the Medicaid team, explore valuable resources, and participate in discussions aimed at identifying effective healthcare solutions for the community, the media release concluded.Section: Local NewsTags: HEALTHCAREView the discussion thread.",
  - "content": "Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency (ASMSA) Director Louise Kuaea testified before the House Health Committee on the status of Medicaid services in the Territory last week and this week her agency held its 2025 Annual Medicaid Health Summit, rounding off two weeks of conveying to the public an understanding of the Medicaid Office and its initiatives. During the House hearing, she noted that there are no confirmed federal cuts specifically directed at the local program, but her office is closely monitoring potential changes that could impact their funding, saying that the good news is that the US House continuing resolution that kept the federal government open provides stability for the funding up to Sept. 30 of this year. Current funding for Medicaid is at $92Mil but has been adjusted due to the required local match of 37% not being viable under the Territory’s 2025 budget, especially as the current administration has instituted a 10% cost containment policy across the government’s budget, which affects the local match share. During the House hearing, Faipule Vala Liusamoa recommended that Kuaea request the Governor to exempt Medicaid from the 10% reduction in its budget as the health needs of the territory should be a priority. Kuaea also mentioned that when she was in Washington DC, as part of the Governor’s delegation to the NGA meeting, she tried to meet with Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata to discuss Medicaid funding but unfortunately it did not happen, and she met instead with one of Uifaatali’s staffers. Of her meeting with the Congresswoman’s staffer, Kuaea reported that she asked for Uifaatali’s “stance on all these cuts that are going to impact us” and “he couldn’t give me an answer, we have to wait it out and see what’s happening in Congress.” She stated that “my concern is that we are not receiving the communication we need from our Congress representative.” Samoa News reached out to Congresswoman Uifaatali for comment about Kuaea’s concern, and she explained that when she met up with Governor Pulaali’i, who came to DC Feb.19- 24 with his staff to testify at the IGIA at DOI and also attend the NGA meeting, “the Governor made no request of me (to meet with the local Medicaid director) and he and I talk regularly.” The Congresswoman further explained, “I was not going to be in town the balance of that week so I had my senior staffer Legislative Director and Chief Counsel Richard Stanton meet with several of the Governor’s staff for several hours over at their hotel for their convenience including Luisa Kuaea, Lorena Rios, Lewis Wolman and my former staffer Kiso Skelton with whom we keep in close contact on a regular basis. “I am even aware both staffs had a follow up zoom call to get better acquainted a week or so later and we have been working well together with the Governor’s team on a host of issues, particularly on pushing for our renewal of 30A the American Samoa Economic Development Credit and preserving our fishing rights and pushing for greater Coast Guard presence. “So we will continue to work with everyone in these areas, education, Medicaid, economic development and others to insure the best outcomes from all the federal programs by working closely together.” 2025 Annual Medicaid Health Summit The ASMSA began its annual Health Summit, on Monday, March 24 to Wednesday, Mar. 26 at the ASCC Multipurpose Center. This year’s summit was centered around the theme, \"Working Together for a Healthier American Samoa,” according to a government media release. It continues: “The event brought together Fono and Cabinet members, health specialists, and members of the public who are eager to gain a deeper understanding of the Medicaid Office and its initiatives.” Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., who was scheduled to be the keynote speaker, was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. However, he conveyed his gratitude to the Medicaid State Agency for the opportunity to share his message. Pulumataala’s message conveyed his belief of leading by example and that he “speaks from the heart”. He pointed out that “ I often walk through communities, spending time in the field, where I have observed firsthand that many of our elderly, bedridden individuals, village residents on dialysis, individuals with disabilities, and even members of our workforce are not receiving the quality healthcare they deserve.” He also emphasized his commitment to tackling drug use in the territory, acknowledging the fear it instills in families. He urged the youth to care for their elders, strive for success, and prioritize their health and well-being. \"I firmly believe that Medicaid can and will expand its efforts to provide additional services under the State Medicaid Plan, ensuring greater benefits for our people,\" the Acting Governor added, and reaffirmed his for a healthier American Samoa. \"The Governor and I want to empower our people to live as our ancestors did. They were active — walking, working the land, growing vegetables, singing, dancing, and fellowshipping [sic] with one another. “Medicaid should work with various health agencies and nonprofit organizations to revise the State Medicaid Plan to better serve the needs of our community and deliver quality healthcare.\" The media release stated that in her opening remarks, AS Medicaid Director Kuaea said that “our Medicaid team is deeply committed to serving the people of American Samoa and fulfilling our mission to provide access to quality healthcare.\" She also acknowledged the challenges faced by the department, particularly the inability to provide healthcare benefits to all residents on the island. However, she expressed confidence in her team’s ability to overcome these obstacles. \"Challenges are simply opportunities in disguise,\" Kuaea noted. The ASMSA Director Kuaea concluded by emphasizing the importance of public awareness and accessibility to healthcare services. \"To empower our community, we must do more to help our people understand their healthcare options. “The purpose of this summit is to ensure that every individual is aware of the healthcare services available to them. “Through outreach programs, public awareness efforts, and the support of our government, healthcare partners, and the community, we will continue working to enhance and expand access to essential services. “Healthcare is a basic human right that every resident of American Samoa deserves,” she said. This year's Health Summit focused on expanding healthcare access, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing Medicaid services in American Samoa. Attendees were given the opportunity to engage with the Medicaid team, explore valuable resources, and participate in discussions aimed at identifying effective healthcare solutions for the community, the media release concluded.",
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