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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 9, 2024, a concerned friend contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged domestic violence crime between her friend and her husband. The concerned friend also sent in a photo of the victim to police.
The defendant was later apprehended and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 8, 2024, a male individual later identified as the victim, contacted the Fagatogo Police Central Station to report that his stepson allegedly damaged and unlawfully entered his abandoned property.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Property...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education's Office of Student Services and Records Management began registration for ALL NEW STUDENTS and RETURNING STUDENTS (from Private & Off-Island) for SY 2024- 2025 this past Monday, June 24, 2024.
Registration hours are 7:30 a....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG leaders, including Lt. Governor La’apui Talauega Ale, Dr. Dan Aga, and Governor’s Office Counsel Terry VanEaton, met with Pacific Islands Forum leaders on their arrival in the territory on Monday where discussions began on associate membership for American Samoa.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Saturday, June 21, 2024, the Samoa Heritage Week concluded with a Gala celebration at the Ala Moana Hotel. The event was dedicated to the future generation of Samoans and highlighted the many Samoan military families residing abroad. It showcased the Samoan community's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The well-known playwright charged with murder has decided to maintain her lawyer to represent her and will undergo a psychiatric assessment.
Papalii Sia Catherine Figiel through her lawyer Unasa Iuni Sapolu confirmed in the Supreme Court this week that the issue about...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 2, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report her neighbor who was allegedly assaulted by another male individual while mowing his lawn.
The defendant was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 4, 2024, at about 1:25 pm, a male individual from Aasu contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an incident in which his neighbor identified as Faafetai Talia allegedly damaged his front door with a machete.
The defendant was charged with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three Pacific island governors are asking the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services to work with local governments in reviewing the process of designating a green sea turtle critical habitat.
In their joint letter to NOAA...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata visited some of the family of Taylor (Teila) Tuli Wily to pay her respects and pay tribute to his memory, and is sending condolences to all who knew and loved him.
“Taylor Tuli Wily was a charming, kind, and fun-loving man, who stayed true to his...