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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Punialava‘a, one of Samoa’s most iconic family bands, has added a new chapter to its remarkable legacy.
Known for more than 50 years of Samoan music that blends gospel, love songs, and cultural pride, using eloquent oratorical lyrics rich in cultural and spiritual...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Friday’s opening of the new Fale Fono had all the makings of grandeur. It was amazing to see the multitude of people who attended and efforts made to finally open this building despite its near completion. That’s right, there are still things left to be done in the main...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An affidavit was filed in the District Court on November 3, 2025 against two men, alleging assault that was reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) on Nov 1, 2025.
The two suspects were arrested, but only one was charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to an affidavit filed in District Court, on November 3, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) on Nov 2nd, to report his father-in-law for an alleged assault and for causing a disturbance in their home.
The 65-year-old suspect was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tomorrow, American Samoa joins the rest of the United States and Americans around the world in celebration of Thanksgiving Day — a federal and public holiday. Like the rest of the nation, many local residents will mark Thanksgiving with prayers and celebrations through...
The Dept of Agriculture held its Annual Thanksgiving Farm Fair over 3 days at the Su’igaula ole Atuvasa in Utulei. The fair started on Monday, November 24, 2025 and ends Nov. 26th, featuring a diverse array of local farmers' produce, from fresh fruits and vegetables to artisanal goods and freshly...
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa — On November 19, 2025, the American Samoa Government acknowledged the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)’s recent press release regarding the completion of the Area Identification step of the lease sale process, which determines the specific area of the Outer...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For many, holidays are synonymous with quality time and long-standing traditions. Typically laden with delicious foods, it’s not uncommon to eat more during the holidays than you usually would.
You likely know that feeling of being too stuffed – the point when you’re...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 30, 2025, a concerned mother called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported that two men had allegedly assaulted her son.
Both suspects were charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 24, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation and alleged that her mechanic assaulted her brother.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...

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