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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Economic consultant Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele is urging caution over the American Samoa Economic Development Authority’s (ASEDA) plan to issue two new bond series totaling up to $65 million, citing the Territorial Audit Office’s FY2025 Local Budget Audit (Report 25-01...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her son was allegedly assaulted by their neighbor.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's members of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (WPRFMC) and their Advisory Chairman for American Samoa have expressed strong opposition to the federal government's proposed listing of certain species of giant clams as endangered or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The affidavits of 7 men charged in a gambling case were filed in the District Court on September 4, 2025, and reveal more details as to what is known about the alleged gambling establishment/ room and how it was established, including who the owners are and who holds the...
Some members of the Pago 3rd Ward posing for a photo during the conclusion of their White Sunday program that was held at their chapel in Pago Pago. [photo: courtesy]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 9, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a man who reported an alleged assault by the brother-in-law of his brother.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a class D felony punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 4, 2025, a woman reported that a man had allegedly raped her 15-year-old niece.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Rape, a class B felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than five years and not more than 15 years;
Count 2: Sodomy, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Christian Lloyd, who led the Royal New Zealand Navy diving contingent in Samoa in the aftermath of the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, is being recognized with a Chief of Defense Force commendation for his actions in dangerous and challenging conditions.
The Hutt Valley man...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the memory and life of Congressman Fofó I.F. Sunia.
“Congressman Sunia was a dear friend and counselor to me. I cherish his memory and kindness. He was helpful as I followed in his footsteps as a Representative in Washington, where he...
Faleaasao Elementary School’s Earthquake and Tsunami Drill, last week Friday, October 10, 2025 in preparedness to the occurrence of natural disasters. “We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge; so many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if there was enough disaster...