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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Human and Social Services in American Samoa is investigating Samoans who are now residing in Samoa and are still getting ‘Food Stamps’ every month from the territory.
These Samoans were revealed in a Senate hearing last week and are under investigation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hawaii News Now is reporting that one of Hawaii’s leading conservation and environmental education nonprofits is hiring.
Kupu is looking to fill 150 positions across Hawaii and American Samoa.
The nonprofit says these positions provide hands-on training, and aim to...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is hailing the Senate confirmation of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who was born in American Samoa and represented Hawaii in Congress, as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).
“Congratulations to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — "Treat your staff members with love and compassion. Exercise patience and thoughtfulness in your decision-making, always seeking God's peace and counsel, especially when addressing important issues that may have significant impacts on your staff and the public."
These...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 4, 2024, a victim called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her husband allegedly threatened to kill her if she left with their kids.
He was charged with:
Count 1, 2, & 3: Assault in the Third Degree (As a C Misd.) (DV), a class C...