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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:
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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 14, 2025, police officers at the Faga’itua Police Station (FPS) observed inmates in a private vehicle driven by an off-duty officer, as it reversed and parked on a dirt road located before the station. The people in the vehicle were eventually all taken into...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the U.S. Army Reserve for its birthday (April 23), celebrating 117 years of strength and service to the nation, and the cause of freedom.
“Happy 117th birthday celebration to the Army Reserve, and especially to all of our own Toa o Samoa...
Washington, D.C. — On Earth Day 2025, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted the National Park of American Samoa as part of National Park Week (celebrated April 19-27), which includes both Earth Day (Tuesday) and Arbor Day (Friday), as well as sharing a few of the related efforts of the House...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Swains Island’s 100 year Flag Day Anniversary is scheduled to be celebrated on May 13, 2025. Preparations to celebrate this year are in the works with Faipule Su’a Alexander Eli Jennings leading the way. It’s unknown at this time, what exactly is being planned with...