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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The director of an Arizona burn center says its six patients injured in the Hawai'i New Years Eve fireworks explosion remain intubated and sedated but that's no
Exploring the debate surrounding the unique legal status of Am Samoa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “Not A U.S.
Northern Mariana Islands advocates hit back at Trump diversity directives
Saipan, CNMI — A couple of LGBTQIA+ advocates in the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are up in arms over US President Donald Trump's executive order rolling back protections for transgende
Airman First Class Vincent M.J. Laupola photo & caption
Airman First Class Vincent M.J. Laupola graduated this week from the Air Force's Security Forces program. Vincent is a 2024 graduate of Fa’asao-Marist High School.
Assault suspect arrested after allegedly resisting police officers
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 29, 2024, a minor contacted the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report that her uncle allegedly assaulted her aunt and then chased them out of the hou
Man arrested after allegedly threatening family members with machete
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 2, 2024, a concerned neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged disturbance next to her house.
Pacific delegates 'look forward' to working with Trump
Saipan, CNMI — Delegates from the US-aligned Pacific have spoken about working with the new US president for their territories.
HMNZS Manawanui will not be replaced, Government says
Wellington, NEW ZEALAND — The final cost of salvaging the HMNZS Manawanui could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, depending on what happens with the wreck.
New members of Samoa Council of Deputies presented at Legislative Assembly
Apia, SAMOA — Members of the Palauli le Falefa District, along with family and friends, gathered this week to officially escort and present the new member of the Council of Deputies, Le La


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![The new member of the Council of Deputies Hon. Le Laulu Tiatia Mapesone Maposua (second from left) and his wife and proud relatives. Le Laulu is one of three new members of the Council of Deputies announced in the Samoa Parliament last month. The other two new members are Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi and Malietoa Moli II. Their election completes the maximum number of people who can hold office under the Constitution of Samoa. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] new member of the Council of Deputies Hon. Le Laulu Tiatia Mapesone](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_0796.jpg?itok=6eM2ijam)