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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 14, 2024, a concerned mother called Tafuna Police Substation to report that her son allegedly assaulted another male individual.
The suspect fled the scene but was eventually captured and later charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack on Monday announced $78.3 million in partially forgivable loans for clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program to help lower electricity bills for households, expand reliable access to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Boys &Girls Clubs of American Samoa (BGCAS) this week celebrated receiving a $15,000 grant from the Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation. The grant was given to BGCAS for the expansion of their STEM programming for children and teens and to enhance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 9, 2024, a concerned neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged disturbance from his neighbors which also involved someone with a machete.
The two suspects, Pesaleli Fesolai and Inailau Kolisi were later apprehended and both were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 9, 2024, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation to report that her husband was allegedly causing a disturbance and had attempted to assault her.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At its meeting last week, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council made key recommendations on advancing fisheries management in the region. Discussions covered the development of an electronic monitoring (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At its meeting last week, the Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council made key recommendations on advancing fisheries management in the region. Discussions covered the development of an electronic monitoring (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 10, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his neighbor’s son was allegedly causing a disturbance in their neighborhood which led to an altercation with another family.
The suspect was apprehended after fleeing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 10, 2024, an elderly woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) requesting assistance regarding her brother-in-law who she claims threatened her with a shovel.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tuimalo Dr. Elvis Pau’u Zodiacal of the Maluia family in Nu'uuli, graduated with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with Distinction from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
He graduated with Institutional Honors as a Graduate with Distinction, with a...