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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae, Jr met this week with Dr. Keao NeSmith, a distinguished Native Hawaiian linguist, educator, and translator, known for his extensive work in preserving native languages through book publishing and the translation of well-known...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new Fono building opening is tentatively being planned for Friday, July 11, 2025, with the second session of the American Samoa Fono set to begin on July 14, the second Monday in July, as per law.
However, Samoa News understands that the building still lacks air...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, school administrators contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported high school students consuming alcoholic beverages with older kids.
All nine suspects were apprehended and the older suspects were charged as follow:
Miracle Alaiilima, Toa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2025, police officers responded to a call and observed an individual dancing and yelling out profanities in the middle of the public road.
She was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Pedestrian Under the Influence, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After the Posting of Colors, the 2025 graduates of Samoana High School, home of the Sharks, opened their hour and a half Commencement Ceremony at their gymnasium, on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025, with a beautifully arranged and sung music selection.
Their theme: “...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Shipyard Authority employees and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carlos Sanchez, peacefully protested outside the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei yesterday morning.
ASSA is a semi-autonomous agency of the American Samoa Government.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Strengthening Institution Program (SIP) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) seeks to significantly increase the number of high school graduates to prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. The SIP is offering a free four-week Pre-Placement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 24, 2025, a woman walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) claiming that she was assaulted by her husband, allegedly in the presence of their young children.
The defendant was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2025, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance to remove her partner from their home.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class C...
Washington, D.C. — On behalf of Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Chief of Staff Leafaina Tavai welcomed the 2025 winner of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition, Deborah Vaiotu of Tafuna High School and Malaeloa Village, to the U.S. Capitol for the opening of her artwork last week, accompanied...