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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session.
Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga received confirmation to lead the Department of Parks and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 8, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute assisted by her neighbor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by the victim’s husband.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 6, 2025, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her because he suspected that she had an affair.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over claims made by the Samoa Police that American Samoa is the primary route for methamphetamine entering the Independent State of Samoa, and that children are being used to sell the drug.
Tuaolo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new Senate bill that aims to mandate the inclusion of five specific government directors on the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) board could potentially re-shape how political oversight and expertise are balanced in development boards in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
The new figures come as multiple nations in the region grapple with outbreaks and surging case numbers.
Just last week, Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 10, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance regarding their neighbor who was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Washington, D.C. — The full House Appropriations Committee has passed the Department of Interior Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which funds American Samoa’s DOI Operations fund. This year’s House bill has a $900,000 increase for American Samoa for a new total of $29 million – that...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is mourning the passing of the Honorable Arnold Indalecio Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and honoring his life and respected legacy of leadership.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of a good friend in...
Pago Paago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 24, 2035, an investigation was conducted regarding an alleged assault of a minor who had escaped from the Juvenile Detention Center by five corrections officers and an inmate.
There were no arrests made regarding the officers and the inmates involved, but...