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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An affidavit was received by the District Court on November 11, 2025, in support for the arrest and order to appear of Samuel Tuinaola for Assault in the Third Degree (DV) that allegedly occurred on Nov 5, 2025.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with Count 1 —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula announced on Nov. 26, 2025, in a memorandum, recess appointments of all members of the 8-member board of directors of the Feleti Barstow Public Library, effective immediately. Appointments are “subject to nomination and confirmation by the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 'ta’alolo,' or a traditional Samoan ceremony where food, fine mats (ʻie toga), and other gifts are formally presented was performed by the Government of Samoa, as a gesture of high honor highlighting the significance of this milestone, during the dedication of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The official opening ceremony for American Samoa’s new Maota Fono proceeded as planned last Friday, despite heavy rain that forced organizers to delay the start from 8:30am to 10am.
After seven years of construction spanning three successive administrations and multiple...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, an investigation revealed that a man who failed to register as a sex offender was working and living in one of the local elementary schools, according to the affidavit filed in the District Court on Nov. 11, 2025 concerning the case.
Nathaniel Lee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, a concerned father called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting help for his daughter, who was allegedly assaulted with a hammer by her husband.
The affidavit was filed in the District Court on November 5, 2025.
The victim's husband was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The primary objective of the Pacific Islands Regional Leadership visit November 4-7, 2025, was to commit Red Cross support to the American Samoa government, local agencies and build partnerships. The America Red Cross in American Samoa offers training, tools, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Powerlifting Federation (ASPF) recently etched its name into history with its first official team entry at the prestigious Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships.
Facing off against the region’s strongest contenders, the team competed with courage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 27, 2025, according to the court affidavit, at approximately 2:30 pm, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from the LBJ attending physician in Fagaalu reporting that there were two deceased persons at the LBJ Emergency Room. He requested...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula, in a general memorandum made appointments to the Board of Higher Education (BHE) to fill vacancies created by the expiration of terms of four (4) board members.
The announcement of the recess appointments...


![Recess appointments of all members of the 8-member board of directors of the Feleti Barstow Public Library. [SN file photo]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/feleti_barstow_library_1.jpg?itok=Aa_-pXK-)

![A chamber in the new Fale Fono that was dedicated last week. Notice the siapo panels on the right of the photo near the ceiling. It is projected that the entire Fale Fono will be fully completed soon — this does not include the lawmakers’ officers that are currently slated for completion late next year.. Hats off to all the workers, architect and designers. [Facebook photo] A chamber in the new Fale Fono](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/_chamber.jpg?itok=1d-Y4B_u)


![Swain’s Island Representative Su’a Alex Jennings, American Samoa CVL Honorary Board Member Vaito’a Hans Langkilde, who helped facilitate the visit of regional leaders Molly Schmidt Regional CEO, Renise Bayne Regional Disaster Officer, and Julie Greenly Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director, with Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula. [photo supplied] Meeting with Red Cross with American Samoa leaders](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/red-cross-leadership-trip-to-as-1-647x375.jpg?itok=wGnqncA-)
![The five‑member team representing the American Samoa Powerlifting Federation (ASPF) made their historic debut at the 2025 Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand. (L‑R: Emau Siaosi, Justin Pedro, Lesmarie Ioane, Frank Asi, John Ioane. In front: ASPF President Ed Imo and Ben Imo, proudly holding their IPF Level 2 Coaching Certification — the highest coaching qualification in the International Powerlifting Federation.) [courtesy photo] The five‑member team representing the American Samoa Powerlifting Federation](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/team_am._samoa.jpg?itok=fLJOYdhr)

