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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2024, a female individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged peace disturbance case involving a male individual who was intoxicated.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House confirmed Tapumanaia Galu Satele as Director of the Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs (DYWA), 13-3. He passed the Senate confirmation vote unanimously last week.
Tapumanaia was given the opportunity to address the faipule and to answer questions.
Faipule...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has given the green light to Governor Pula's nomination of Paopao Kuresa as Director of the Territorial Administration on Aging (TAOA) in a unanimous 16-0 vote.
During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Rules Committee on Monday, Paopao revealed that...
San Diego, California — In a thrilling display of skill, resilience, and teamwork, the Tafuna High School Army JROTC Robotics Team, Toa Robotics, claimed victory at the 8th Brigade Robotics Competition JROTC Invitational on February 1, 2025, held at the Liberty Station Conference Center in San...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing held on Monday, February 3, 2025 that lasted almost two hours, Deputy Director of Treasury Levi Reese disclosed that the government has been in the process of paying what it owes to the government employee retirement fund...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The House confirmed Maefau Dr. Mary Taufeteʻe in a vote of 16- 1 as Director of Education on Monday, February 2, 2025.
In her opening remarks, Maefau expressed her gratitude to the Governor for her nomination and shared her passion for learning and commitment to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Statistics & Analysis Division of the local Dept. of Commerce is reporting that the Basic Food Index (BFI) for American Samoa rose 0.9% the first month of 2025 and has been on an increasing trend since August 2024.
As expected, egg prices continue to rise due to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 18, 2024, a victim contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and stated that her brother was allegedly coming after her with a knife and she feared for her life.
The defendant was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 16, 2024, a taxi driver contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report he was allegedly assaulted by the passenger he was to pick up.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Timothy Jones, the governor's nomination for Director of the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR), was confirmed by the Senate yesterday morning in a 13-3 vote.
The Senate Communications, Fisheries/Marine & Wildlife Committee confirmation hearing was...