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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Chief of Staff has issued a directive for departments and agencies to submit a comprehensive assessment report detailing the impact of the recent federal government shutdown on local government workers in American Samoa. This report is due for submission...
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) proudly marked a milestone with the first Paogo Cultural Week 2025, celebrating the Paogo (Ulafala) and the traditions of the Samoan people. The week featured dance, crafts, agriculture, and the spectacular Paogo Fashion Show Finale. ASVB marks another...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sea Port Products Corp of Kirkland, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20 count/Ib because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby they may have...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 31, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her father-in-law, which also resulted in injuring her one-year old baby.
The suspect apprehended and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 16, 2025, a concerned mother called the Leone Police Station (LPS) and requested assistance regarding her son, who was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi is urging for the next Atoa o Samoa Talks with the American Samoa Government to be scheduled sooner rather than later, following the last meeting held on October 11, 2023, at Taumeasina Island Resort in Apia.
This...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Approximately $800,000 is currently owed in excise tax payments to the government, which notably includes a significant tax liability related to an aircraft. This alarming revelation emerged during a Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing conducted last...
The American Samoa Department of Education is excited to announce the 2025-2026 Territorial Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Elisaia Sualua Mailo from Tafuna High School for this remarkable achievement. Your dedication, passion, and excellence motivate us all. Also, congratulations to the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Food prices overall decreased slightly (-1.4%) for the month of September in American Samoa — and some of these price drops are on popular food items for the upcoming White Sunday celebration — like ice cream, spare ribs and chicken.
The nine specific food items...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 25, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance regarding a victim in need of help after she had jumped out of a moving vehicle.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class...