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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If you don’t have REAL ID yet — make plans to get one before May 7, 2025. That date is about 2 weeks away. And be prepared for a long wait at the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to attain one.
Also make sure you have all the necessary paperwork needed, which for a REAL ID...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fuiavailili Keniseli Lafaele, a member the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund board has been removed as of April 24, 2025, the date of the letter, according to a letter he received as formal notice last Friday, Apr. 25th.
Samoa News has obtained a copy...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 16, 2025, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by a customer, later identified as Epifania Tauai.
According to the court affidavit, Tauai is being charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 18, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that someone was allegedly using his stolen bank card to make a purchase at a store in Pavai’a’i.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over $250,000 in monetary awards was given out during an awards ceremony held at the Office of Samoan Affairs on Monday, April 21, 2025 for participants & competitors in the 2025 125th Flag Day celebrations. It also included cash awards for cultural entertainment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first electric school bus in the territory hit the road this week. This electric bus is the beginning of a larger vision for the territory, according to a press release from ASG.
The release states that ASDOE aims at expanding its electric bus fleet in the coming...
The 22nd Steinlager I'a Lapo'a fishing tournament is underway, as teams from Am Samoa, New Zealand and Samoa weigh in their catches on the first day of the annual tournament. [courtesy photo]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 27, 2024, police officers conducted a traffic stop on a rental vehicle for speeding. Later investigation revealed cocaine and methamphetamine (meth) inside the said vehicle.
The suspect, identified as Shawn Siamu was arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, police officers responded to an alleged disturbance and caught the suspect attempting to flee the scene in his vehicle. The suspect was stopped and arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Peni Ulugalu Jr. was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Treasury announced that tax refunds for batches 10 and 11 will be released today, Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Individuals who filed on February 6 to partial of February 10 will get their refunds through direct deposits, the United States Post Office, and...