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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate resumed its regular sessions for the final five days of the 38th Legislature yesterday with the swearing-in of a new senator.
This change came about due to the resignation of former Manua District #2 Senator Malaepule Saite Moliga, who vacated his seat and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The incoming administration of Governor-Elect Pula has formally requested some specific support and assistance from the Lemanu & La’apui Administration to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
The formal request was made in a letter addressed to Gov. Lemanu P.S....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2024, a female coach contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault on one of her players, a 16-year-old male, by an adult female.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree ( As a C. Misd...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 29, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her and her daughter.
The defendant was apprehended after fleeing the scene and was charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a ten-member Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Barbados, following Thanksgiving Day, at the invitation of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, in which Members of Congress joined the people of Barbados in commemorating their...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Senate President and Speaker of the House wrote in late November on behalf of the Legislature to express to President Joseph R. Biden their concern and opposition to the proposed expansion of the National Marine Sanctuary within the Pacific Remote...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) has issued a health alert after the Government of Samoa officially declared an outbreak of Whooping Cough last week, following six confirmed cases in Samoa reported by the Samoa Ministry of Health.
(Editor’s note: While to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a male individual with a machete who allegedly threatened a minor.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1 : Public Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged assault by her husband.
The defendant was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government (ASG) Fiscal Year 2024 — Preliminary and Unaudited report reveals a shortfall in the millions, and combined with discrepancies across various revenue streams, highlights the challenges of accurate fiscal forecasting, underscoring the ongoing...