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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Tuasivi John Marsh to serve a second term as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), approving the nomination in a 16-1 vote.
Marsh’s confirmation follows his initial appearance before the Senate in March, during the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News is publishing the latest highlights of the Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report in Samoa due to the high frequency of travel between American Samoa and Samoa by residents.
Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her brother allegedly assaulted their sister after she refused to make him breakfast.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Groundbreaking for the airport expansion project was last week and marks the first phase of a $200-plus million- dollar project to build a new, upscale, and larger terminal for Pago Pago International Airport.
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula said the parking lot expansion...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manu'a Cession Day will be observed as a holiday in American Samoa on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. All government offices will be closed and normal activities will be suspended on that day.
Manu'a Cession Day commemorates the ceding of the Manu'a islands to the United...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sixteen of the 18 senators were present yesterday morning as the 39th Legislature of the American Samoa Senate commenced its 2nd Session.
The morning session began with a brief devotional service led by Senate Chaplain Rev. Kirifi, featuring hymns performed by Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A medical team from the Honolulu Shriners Hospital is holding free clinics for children under 18. They are checking on children with bone problems, cleft palates, club feet and/or burn conditions.
The clinic began this past Friday at the Orthopedic Clinic at LBJ Hospital...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response to a confirmed outbreak of dengue fever in American Samoa, last week Tuesday July 8, 2025.
According to the emergency declaration, the American Samoa Department of Health (DOH)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 24, 2025, a man contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) regarding another male individual who allegedly took off his wrap-around (ie lavalava) while his kids were playing outside the house.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Indecent...