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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Seafood Academy, strategically located at the Marketplace in Fagatogo facing the waterfront, is inviting interested local fishermen to enroll in its 11-week training program, with classes slated to begin in January 2025.
Spearheaded by the Department...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 28, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of male individual that was pulled over for a traffic violation. The vehicle was impounded when the driver failed to provide a driver’s license. Police officers found drugs during the vehicle inventory.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 9, 2024, a male individual reported to the Fagatogo Police Station an alleged assault of a minor, his brother, by his mother’s boyfriend.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) meets today and tomorrow Dec. 12-13, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands.
AMERICAN SAMOA BOTTOMFISH REVISION
In June 2023, the SSC...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Ministry of Health says whooping cough cases in the country continue to increase mainly in young children.
According to statistics, 34 cases (68 percent) are those of children less than one year old.
Its latest surveillance report on the disease shows eight confirmed cases and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, an off -duty officer reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that two suspects were disturbing the peace in a public place by engaging in a fight.
Both suspects were arrested and confined.
Samoa News was able to obtain only the affidavit for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to request assistance regarding a male individual who was allegedly causing a disturbance. The reporter claimed that the defendant also assaulted individuals including his 6-month-old son...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Tuesday, the Finafinau team embarked on a meaningful journey to the islands of Manu’a, specifically to the communities of Ofu and Olosega. The mission was clear — to educate and inspire the next generation on how to protect the environment, with a special focus on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and First Lady Ella Mauga, accompanied by several cabinet members and staff on Monday, visited local institutions to spread love and happiness this festive season. Their visits included the annual gift giving presentation at the local...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 6, 2024, at around 8:39 a.m., a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) claiming that her husband threatened to kill her and their kids.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...