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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the return of the Miss ASCC pageant for the first time since 2019, and is congratulating the winner and all three finalists who made Saturday a success.
The new Miss ASCC is Lolomaletaiotumua Faolui of Nu’uuli and Leone; 1st Runner Up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 7, 2025, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and also assaulted his mother.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 14, 2025, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother was allegedly assaulted by another man.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor...
Washington, D.C. — On Monday, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata Radewagen along with sponsor Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), and other original cosponsors Reps. Bonamici (D-OR-01), Weber (R-TX-14), Dingell (R-MI-06), and David (D-IL-07), introduced legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 ASDOE Annual Science Fair competition began yesterday, on Monday, March 24, at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, and will continue through to the 28th. The annual event was postponed in February 2025.
Its theme this year is “Spirit of Discovery”.
Monday began for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The president’s plan to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry proposes stacking fees on China-linked/ built vessels that could top $3 million per U.S. port call.
According to Reuters, the Trump administration says the fees would curb China's growing commercial and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 8, 2025, a mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and stated that her 67-year-old boyfriend (suspect) allegedly assaulted her 7-year-old daughter.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1& 4: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
by Samoa News staff
On January 9, 2025, a concerned citizen contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a village police (aumaga) who allegedly assaulted a man during the village curfew.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class D...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tuasivi John Marsh's confirmation hearing last Wednesday for a second term as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) began on a lighthearted note. Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean remarked that Tuasivi's resume spoke for itself.
Tuaolo then asked...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns raised by senators regarding the growing number of Asians entering and working in the Territory were addressed last week during a hearing of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee.
Testifying before the committee were Attorney General Gwen Tauiliili...