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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety’s investigation into a burglary ring that allegedly targets residential, business and government facilities in the Nuuuli, Tafuna and Iliili area continues, with 5 suspects currently in its sights. It’s unknown at this time, if any of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Legislature (Fono) reconvened on January 27, 2025, with its primary focus being to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nominees for key government positions. The process of legislative confirmation, outlined in American Samoa Code Annotated (ASCA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A significant step forward in promoting American Samoa as a unique tourist destination is in the works, and it is intended to also foster economic opportunities for the territory.
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) is forming a collaborative partnership with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 10, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault on her cousin by her boyfriend.
The 50 year-old suspect, Matagofie Talamoa was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Teacher of the Year is one of four finalists from across the country vying to become the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.
She is Mikaela Saelua who teaches senior English, journalism/ yearbook, AP English language and composition at Leone High School....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula & Pulu administration is beginning to take shape with letters of termination being sent out as new employees replace them, as well as political appointees for department directors and heads begin to make their way to the Fono for confirmation.
The first...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sounding a note of caution to Pacific Islands nations that sign agreements with China for economic interests.
For instance, a press release from the Congresswoman’s office said the new visa exemption agreement between Samoa and China may...
WASHINGTON — In an effort to clarify the Office of Management and Budget’s Jan. 27 memo (M-25-13) regarding temporarily pausing certain agency grant, loan and financial assistance programs, the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday announced it has conducted a comprehensive analysis of all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a female individual requesting assistance regarding a male individual who allegedly pulled a gun on her and her family.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 8, 2024, a female individual contacted the police station to report an alleged assault on four minors by her father-in-law.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace DIsturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...