Pacific Air Charters Inaugurates Scheduled Flights to Manu'a Islands
Pacific Air Charters has commenced limited scheduled flights between Tutuila and the Manu'a Islands in American Samoa, starting October 3. Utilizing a 9-passenger Tecnam Traveller, the service aims to address long-standing transportation challenges for the remote islands, offering an inaugural round trip fare of $250.
American Samoa Faces Over $42 Million Revenue Shortfall for Fiscal Year 2025
An audit by the Territorial Audit Office projects a revenue shortfall exceeding $42 million for American Samoa in Fiscal Year 2025. This comes as Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula also reported a $55 million deficit, highlighting significant financial challenges for the territory.