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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is joining forces with public affairs expert Michael Walsh in an op-ed in the publication “Breaking Defense Indo-Pacific” calling for President Trump to activate a new Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) in American Samoa. A FAST...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 18, 2024, a victim of an alleged assault contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report a male individual causing a disturbance at the Lions Park where the suspect also allegedly assaulted the reporter.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2024, a male individual and his 17-year-old nephew walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to file a report regarding an alleged assault of the minor by 4 suspects.
No arrests have been made, but two of the suspects were charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 19, 2024, a female individual reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that her sister was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend in front of her kids.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 3: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — RHEMA Bible Training Center Pago Pago kicked-off its 2025 academic year this Tuesday, February 4th, starting with a vibrant Orientation Week which ends today.
The school, which is part of the globally renowned network of Rhema Bible schools spanning the Pacific and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After receiving confirmation from the House of Representatives on Monday, this week, Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufete'e secured full confirmation from the Senate yesterday as the governor's nominee for Director of Education. The Senate's vote was unanimous, with all 17...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With the deadline to obligate hundreds of millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds fast approaching, the American Samoa Government (ASG) is reportedly considering declaring a public emergency to expedite spending. The move, if taken, would invoke the Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The former director of the school bus division of the of American Samoa Department of Education has pled guilty to conspiracy to commit federal program bribery, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division of the US Justice Department in...
SOUTH CHINA SEA — Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Lolua “Leo” Leomiti dreamed of joining the U.S. Navy like her father, High Talking Chief Faitamai Leomiti of the Village of Pavaiai, since she was in elementary school.
With boots that glisten along with her quiet smile, she embarked on her...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 15, 2024, a store owner contacted the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report a male individual who allegedly stole a 3 lb case of corned beef from her store. The suspect fled the scene and was nowhere to be found.
The suspect was found and charged with Count 1...