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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a general memorandum, dated April 4th, the Office of the Governor lays out the scheduled events for the 125th Flag Day Celebration 2025 that Gov. Pulal’i’i Nikolai Pula expects all government Directors and Deputies to attend. They are:
Flag Day Service — that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 7, 2025, an employee of Nana’s Construction Company walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged burglary at one of their construction sites, located in Happy Valley.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Stealing, a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day 2025, which marks 125 years of American Samoa’s official relationship with the United States.
“Flag Day is a wonderful tradition in American Samoa, and this year has added significance as...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa government has released an Advisory Notice, dated Apr. 14, 2025, stating that the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 will be enforced in American Samoa beginning May 7, 2025.
According to Gov. Pulaali’i Pula, he has been “informed by Homeland...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 2, 2025, a neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged assault on a female individual, who was later identified as a minor. An investigation in the matter later revealed that she was allegedly raped and assaulted by her uncle....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 23, 2025, a couple walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that their home was allegedly burglarized.
A suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony punishable by a term of imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Feleti Barstow Public Library launched its new Bookmobile during a special ceremony held at Matafao Elementary School on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Acting Territorial Librarian, Loring Faiivae, opened the ceremony by welcoming guests and highlighting the Bookmobile's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a man allegedly broke into their house and attempted to break into his 14-year-old sister’s room.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 2, & 5: Rape, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 4, 2025, an employee of the Department of Agriculture (DOA) called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged burglary at their building in Tafuna.
Two suspects, Tino Fa’aivi and Time Suimai were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tantalizing aroma of global cuisine at last week’s First Friday at the Lions Park wasn’t the only thing drawing crowds. Tafuna High School’s Science Club took center stage with a powerful outreach campaign on marine health, drawing attention to two critical issues...