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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her in front of their children.
The suspect fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Governor’s Mansion welcomed the Women’s Coalition of American Samoa (WCAS) for a historic and heartfelt evening of connection, reflection, and inspiration. The theme for the evening was “Moving Forward Together — Women...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Friday, the Samoan Studies Institute (SSI) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) celebrated the successful completion of a three-year initiative designed to increase reading, thinking, and writing skills in the Samoan language. The project also aimed to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Pacific Church Leaders Meeting, organized by the Pacific Conference of Churches, is taking place at Kanana Fou Theological College from March 25th to 31st, bringing together religious leaders from across the Pacific to discuss key church initiatives.
The opening...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 23, 2025, a victim of domestic violence called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her husband who was allegedly disturbing the peace and threatening to harm her.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 24, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a concerned resident reporting a male individual who allegedly assaulted another male individual with a machete.
The suspect fled the scene but he was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has proclaimed the month of March as Disability Awareness Month in American Samoa. Under the theme “Together We Can”, this observance provides a platform for the disability community to share their experiences, advocate for an improved...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education’s Science/Health Division has announced the winners of the 42nd Annual American Samoa Island-Wide Science Fair, held from March 24-28 at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium. Open to all K-12 of public and private school students...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Teacher Education Department (TED) of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) hosted its second annual Senior Night, on Thursday, March 27, 2025. It was held at the ASCC Multipurpose Center from 5pm - 7pm.
The purpose of this event was to educate high school...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) conducted a Personnel Training session for Cabinet members at DYWA Tafuna. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the department’s processes and procedures.
Among the attendees were...