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Disturbance leads to alleged assault of minor who may also be a suspect in incident
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 8, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a disturbance that led to the assault of a minor who was later also identified
Community News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lealaifuaneva Peter E.
Qantas announces direct flights from Auckland to Samoa in 2026
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a recent press release, Qantas, the Australian airline, has unveiled plans for two new services out of Auckland, New Zealand, further intensifying the ongoing trans-T
Samoa government and journalists at odds over draft media rules
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country by controlling "neg
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fiji's non-resident ambassador has presented his letters of credence to Pope Leo, marking the assumption of his role as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotent
’tis the Season! ASG Christmas Caroling officially opens
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG’s annual public Christmas celebration kicked off on Wednesday this week at the pavilion in Fagatogo.
Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donation to BGCAS photo & caption
Presenting the Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donation to BGCAS on behalf of Ms. Olivia Reid, President of the Foundation was Mrs. Cecilia Reid-Wendt and Ms.
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA



![On hand to present the Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donation to BGCAS on behalf of Ms. Olivia Reid, President of the Foundation was Mrs. Cecilia Reid-Wendt and Ms. Victoria Reid, the granddaughters of the late Senator Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid, along with great-granddaughters Pualena and Onolani. Mrs. Mary A.T. Tulafono, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Volunteer Officer and Pacific Region Ambassador for Operation Impact accepted the gracious donation along with BGCAS Executive Director, Mr. Sailipea Kennison D. Barber. [courtesy photo] Pdopele on hand to present the Reid Foundation funding to Boys & Girls Clubs](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/reid_foundation_2025_0.jpg?itok=OiEsonUU)


![Ambassador Jovilisi Suveinakama conveyed the greetings of the president, prime minister and people of Fiji to the Pope and the Roman Curia when he presented his letters of credence to Pope Leo. [courtesy photo] Ambassador Jovilisi Suveinakama with Pope Leo](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fiji_ambassador_with_the_pope_.jpg?itok=2ScEcchW)
![One of the innate aspects of the annual Christmas Caroling celebration is the beauty of the costumes worn by each choir — highlighting the Samoan love of color and style — puletasi for the women and i’e faitaga & aloha-type shirts for the men — with each choir/ group having their own splash — becoming a part of the living pulse of the community at that moment. [courtesy photo] CHRITMAS CHOIR](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/cfa8.jpeg?itok=6z7pmJN5)
![Vice Chairman Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, VA Secretary Collins, Chairman Bost, at HVAC Members meeting in 2025 that discussed various Veterans provisions of the final NDAA that included improving VA services, especially for the transition to civilian life — the TAP program. [courtesy photo] Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata with others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/members_meeting_in_2025.jpg?itok=iJ4j89Sg)

