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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
The most recent appointee to the Pula and Pulu Administration is Tauaisafune Niualama Epenesa Taifane, who will serve as the Acting Director of the Office of Budget Program Planning and Development. This critical role involves overseeing the strategic planning and...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On March 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a phone call from a concerned mother who reported that her daughter needed assistance at home regarding an unknown man in their home.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended after resisting...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On March 28, 2025, Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call from a woman who reported that her brother allegedly threatened her with a knife.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula and Pulu Administration has dedicated over $30 million to three major infrastructural projects that are priorities for the American Samoa Department of Health. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at the DOH Health Clinic in Tafuna.
These development...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety's new Police Academy will commence its physical fitness training in July, marking a significant step toward enhancing the department's capacity and effectiveness.
Since the Academy's announcement earlier this month, more than 200...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 20, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a man who reported that he had accidentally hit a pedestrian when he fell asleep behind the wheel of a Dial-a Ride vehicle.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Careless Driving with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 2, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a woman who was allegedly causing a disturbance by challenging people to fight her while yelling profanities.
The woman was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five local students competed in the 75th Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), held this year in Columbus, Ohio, from May 10- 16, 2025.
Recognized as the world's largest pre- college science competition, ISEF brought together nearly 2,000 students...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has provided an update on the ongoing ARPA projects via a video posted on the government’s official Facebook page.
While providing a general overview of the status of the projects being paid with ARPA funding, the governor focused mainly on...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming $302,000 in federal funds for American Samoa from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) authorized by Congress in the BEACH Act.
“The EPA is fulfilling one of its original key functions with these coastal water monitoring funds...