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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 19, 2024, a victim of domestic violence contacted the police station and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her husband after he accused her of having an affair.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted this week’s continuation of House/Senate Joint Hearings on veterans’ issues, which began with two hearings last week. These hearings, attended by up to 500 veterans, are the opportunity at the beginning of each Congress for extensive...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A daughter American Samoa who now lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest has published her first children’s picture book. Genevieve McMoore who uses the pen name Gigi McMoore, grew up in Utulei and Leloaloa and says the book — Pai & The Ocean's Gift — was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The trial of playwright Sia Figiel who is charged with the murder of Professor Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard in May 2024 has been postponed until August this year.
According to a report in the Samoa Observer, the new trial date is now August 18, 2025 to allow for the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fa’ata’a family, this past weekend celebrated the graduation of Iosiaratulala Eleasaro and Tiana Jennings-Faataa graduation from the University of Phoenix.
TIosiaratulala, who earned an Associate's degree in Business, graduated from Kananafou High School. He is the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2024, a victim and his mother walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged peace disturbance and assault from an attempted burglary at their warehouse.
The suspect, Deion White was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2034, Leone High School (LHS) vice principal called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a break in at LHS campus. A suspect allegedly broke into the principal’s office and stole a laptop and a speaker.
The suspect confessed to stealing the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASCC Students Association for Fa'a-Samoa (SAFF), in partnership with House of Flying Daggers, presented the play "Fala o Futa" at the ASCC Multipurpose Centre on February 27, 2025.
"Fala o Futa" explored the origin of the Finemat, an important cultural element in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata responded to Samoa News’ request for comments of her groundwork for when grant funding cuts become a reality in American Samoa. Samoa News published a Just Asking article about rising community concerns on the issue, in its Monday, Mar. 3,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five appointments for new directors for the Pulaali’i and Pulu Administration have been announced, with two of the appointments replacing two nominees that were rejected by the Fono during their confirmation hearings.
Mrs. Edna Noga has been appointed acting director for...