Family contacts police after sister allegedly threatens to slit their throats
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 5, 2026, local authorities responded to a residence in Nu'uuli after a woman allegedly threatened several family members during a disturbance, includi





![Manu'a District Governor Poumele Apisa Galea'i agreed to postpone the Atu’u land trusteeship meeting after only five (5) Manu’a matai attend most recent one. The question of trusteeship must be resolved before the issue can be resolved. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Manu'a District Governor Poumele Apisa Galea'](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_7198.jpg?itok=1uLDFvuC)




