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Using “unregistered” matai titles is a violation of the law, says Deputy Secretary of Samoan Affairs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the people of American Samoa go to the polls today to vote for their faipule in the House of Representatives and for the Governor and Lt. Governor, an important issue has emerged that threatens to dismantle and delegitimize the efforts, hard work and preparations of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 26, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged altercation between two families.
Most of the parties allegedly involved were arrested including a minor, but a 68-year-old lady was not due to her medical condition and there are...
Washington, D.C. — A federal funding notice of $114,676 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has been directed to American Samoa’s maternal and child health services.
“Thank you once again to Dr. Anaise Uso for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Town Hall meeting hosted by the Senate last week Monday to gather public opinion on the veto override amendment, which will be on this week's general election ballot, attracted only a handful of people, with just seven individuals testifying.
They included Sinasina...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 20, 2024, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding another male individual that allegedly broke into his house a month ago.
The reporter of the alleged burglary was later arrested with three other males for assaulting the victim...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 26, 2024, a couple contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a male individual who allegedly tried to steal their vehicle.
The defendant was detained by the husband and was later arrested by police and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the First...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 9, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a male individual who was allegedly blocking the road with piles of rocks and causing a peace disturbance.
The defendant was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 26, 2024, Tafuna Police Station (TPS) received a domestic violence call from a victim stating she was assaulted by her husband.
The defendant was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There’s some good news for American Samoa’s community, the territory’s inflation rates have plummeted since the high in 2022 during the COVID pandemic. However, the Consumer Price Index for the 3rd Quarter of 2024 (July-Sept.) increased by 0.1% — a slight increase from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 19, 2024, a male individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his girlfriend allegedly assaulted him.
She was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...