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Congratulations to American Samoans Roxy Fepulea’i Sualevai and Arianna Tudor, who are part of the APIA Scholars program. “I’m so proud of these young women and all they’re accomplishing through their studies and leadership. It’s inspiring to see their dedication and the promise they represent for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, October 9, & Friday, October 10, over 100 participants joined the Professional Workshop on Human Trafficking, hosted by the American Samoa Community College — Pacific Center in Human Security at the ASCC Multi-Purpose Center.
Led by Greer, he shared...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported her son-in-law, who was allegedly disturbing the peace at their home in Iliili.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 6, 2025, a victim of domestic violence called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported that her brother-in-law allegedly threatened to violently assault and kill her.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the public and local media were asked to vacate the Senate chamber yesterday morning ahead of a closed joint session of the Fono, convened to deliberate on Governor Pulaalii N. Pula’s response to allegations of unauthorized budgetary expenditures.
The Governor...
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]