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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 26-member Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) reached some momentous decisions at its recent annual conference in Suva.
That's the view of a member of environmental watchdog group, the Pew Charitable Trusts' international fisheries project, Glen...
Washington, D.C. — The American Samoa Department of Public Safety is set to receive $470,821 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
This State Electronic Data Collections (SEDC) crash data grant will support the Island...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 81st Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 13th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium.
At press time, 121 students are slated to receive their degrees and certificates, although that number is...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
O le aso 3 o Oketopa, 2024, sa valaau atu ai se tina i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, e ripotia le sauaina o ia e lona to’alua, ona ua masalosalo ia te ia.
E ui ina sa sola le ua molia, mai i leoleo, ae na mafai ona pu’eina o ia i se taimi mulimuli ane, ma molia ai loa i le...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2024, an “aiga” bus arrived at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) transporting two male suspects who allegedly caused a disturbance on the bus.
The two male individuals, Thomas Hafoka and Denis Kirisome, were arrested and both charged with:
Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 7, 2024, a female individual contacted a police officer to report an alleged assault on her brother.
The defendant attempted to flee the scene but was eventually captured where he was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a nationwide announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that restores $30,382 in funds to recipients in American Samoa.
This is part of a national restoration of $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers, who were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulates the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) upon receiving notice of a federal grant of $282,335 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This Community Facility Disaster Grant is to replace equipment and furniture...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Basic Food Index (BFI) for American Samoa recorded a 0.2% increase in November 2024. Out of the 20 food commodities monitored in the BFI, 9 experienced price increases.
However, a few foods remained unchanged and are good buys this month, including fish $5.18, corned...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged burglary at her mother’s house.
A suspect, Sam Semu, was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six...