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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 3, 2025, a woman walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend inside her car and had managed to escape.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomed the announcement that the federal government is meeting its payment obligation to the U.S. Armed Forces, despite the government shutdown.
“This is the first payday since the shutdown for our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has approved Dr. Jean Hollister-Mareko to serve on the Board of Trustees of the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF). She received a 14- 0 vote in her favor after a brief confirmation hearing in the Senate Tuesday morning.
With a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of October 12th, American Samoa has 264 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The Department of Health confirmed this in its latest update on Dengue in the territory.
According to the health notice, the majority of these patients have successfully recovered, and there are...
Congratulations to Mrs. Asomaliu Tali of Faleāsao, Manu‘a who is a retired Aganu‘u and Samoan Studies Teacher from Manu‘a High School. Mrs. Tali has spent her life nurturing the next generation in the knowledge of our Samoan language and traditions. She was recently appointed by the governor as one...