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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata gave remarks Wednesday at IGIA, which was hosted by the Department of the Interior at their DC headquarters.
Congresswoman Amata thanked Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, the governors and congressional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 16, 2024, a victim of domestic violence contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and alleged that her husband assaulted her and then pointed a gun to her head during an argument.
Miracle Toilolo was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, a man was reported to allegedly cause a disturbance at a nightclub and also assaulted the security guard.
Senetenari Williams was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Election Commissioner Dr. Uiagalelei Lealofi struggled with questions posed by senators when he appeared before the Senate Rules Committee last Friday morning for his confirmation hearing. In the end, his confirmation was put on hold by the Senate, asking that he...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Facebook video post has been making the rounds locally showing the head of of the American Samoa Historical Preservation Office (ASHPO) Epifania Suafo’a Taua’i hitting an Asian cashier while having a verbal altercation with her.
Taua’i is heard using foul language as...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mikaela Saelua, the first Samoan-born and bred local teacher to become one of the four finalists for the prestigious 2025 National Teacher of the Year Award, has been honored by the Fono through a concurrent resolution.
Introduced by Fofo Senator Olo Uluao Letuli, the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate will be hosting a public hearing for Senate Bill #39-04 and Senate Bill #39-05 on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 a 8:30 a.m. at the Senate Chambers in Fagatogo.
Senate Bill #39-04 concerns the Election procedures for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, while Bill...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 16, 2024, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a female individual reporting an alleged burglary at the Tutuila Store in Fagatogo.
Jefferey Luteru was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a male individual allegedly assaulted her husband.
Amani Sinoti fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class felony punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Before its regular session yesterday, Thursday, February 20, 2025, the House decided to officially suspend the faipule from Swains Island, Suʻa Alexander Jennings for 30 days.
Suʻa was forcibly removed after a confrontation with House Speaker Savali Talavou Ale last week...