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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Here is a glimpse of the 125th Flag Day program for American Samoa, set for April 17, 2025.
The week of festivities will kick off on Sunday, April 13, with a church service at the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa’s Ua Taunu’u Chapel in Kanana Fou at 2 p....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 6, 2025, a store owner contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that a female individual allegedly stole several Similac Formula containers from their store.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Stealing, a class C felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2025, a male individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report his friend who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their family party.
The suspect was apprehended after trying to flee the scene and was later charged with:
Count 1: Private...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There will be fewer than 3 weeks after the American Samoa Flag Day on April 17, 2025 (next week) that the Swains Island’s 100 year Anniversary of becoming a part of American Samoa, will be celebrated, May 13, 2025.
While awaiting final plans from ASG, the Swains Island...
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA – The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency hosted its Medicaid Health Summit from March 24–26, 2025, gathering leaders from across government, healthcare, and the community to collaborate under the theme: “O le Ta Avega Tausoa Fa’atasi – Working Together for a Healthier...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The crew members of Paepaeulupo’o of Aua as they prepared for yesterday’s practice session, in anticipation of the 2025 Flag Day Regatta, which is tentatively scheduled for this coming Tuesday, April 15 or Wednesday, April 16 — which day it will be held depends on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr., took the lead when the Governor’s Office intervened recently to provide immediate Medicaid assistance to Mrs. Sherry Ho Chee.
According to a press release, senior staff from the Governor’s Office worked in close coordination...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from an elementary school counselor who reported that a 10-year-old boy was allegedly beaten from home.
The victim had visible bruises all over his body and they contacted the authorities for assistance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2025, a female victim called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that she and her two minor daughters were allegedly assaulted by her uncle.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, who serves as Vice Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), is welcoming House passage of a slate of bipartisan Veterans bills from the Committee, and letting American Samoa’s veterans know about these efforts, which are now sent...