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MEDFORD, MA — Ann Mariel Villanueva, Class of 2026 of American Samoa, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
Tufts University, located on campuses in Boston,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa Airway’s head office has released a press release on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 concerning allegations of the airline transporting drugs from Pago Pago in an empty coffin.
Samoa Airways in its press release says it “would like to address the false and damaging...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting scheduled flights for Samoa Airways on Wednesday this week were cancelled following the positive results for illegal substances and alcohol in 10 per cent of tested staff.
To remedy the issue, Samoa Airways had to charter Talofa Airways costing the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 2, 2024, a neighbor called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report an alleged domestic violence case. The reporter stated she heard people arguing and someone being assaulted.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 3, & 5: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2024, a mother called the Tafuna Police Substation to report that her son allegedly damaged her property because she found his “pipe” (paraphernalia) and hid it.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Property...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula visited Tafuna High School this week to honor the reigning 8th Brigade VEX Robotics Tournament Champions and Excellence Award winners Team 21111A and wish its Drone Team 96799B, the best of luck and safe travel as they depart for their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Chief Procurement Officer Kenneth Kuaea's involvement in a company called Klaod Solutions Inc., put him in a difficult position when he appeared before the Senate Government Operations Committee on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Kloud Solutions, owned by Kenneth and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Swains Island representative (faipule) is frustrated and angry with not being able to currently vote in the confirmation of directors of the new administration that is the focus of both current Senate and House sessions.
Confirmation hearings began in both chambers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 7, 2024, a male victim called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a male individual who allegedly broke into his residence and stole his belongings.
He was later charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C felony punishable by imprisonment for not more...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 9, 2024, a victim of domestic violence contacted the Tafuna Police Substation and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her husband because she woke him up.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a...