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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Demonstrating the importance of preserving marine ecosystems, mitigating plastic pollution, and embracing sustainable practices and environmental advocacy — environmental organization Finafinau traveled to Manu'a with the mission to protect our ocean, save our land, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa delegation to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC 2024) slated for June 6- 16, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii is finalizing its preparations and logistic details for participation.
The local delegation consists of 100 artists of various...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 13, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman to report three individuals who allegedly assaulted a couple with a shovel and a hammer.
Isitolo Latu, Junior Natu and Alton Latusaio were arrested and later charged with the following:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 13, 2024, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report her husband who violated a court order (restraining order) allegedly caused a peace disturbance. The suspect was apprehended and later charged with the following.
Count 1: Private Peace...
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed several bipartisan bills addressing various Veterans’ issues that originated in the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, vice chaired by Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata. Key education reforms are included.
“I am blessed to serve on the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Small business owners in American Samoa will gain access to a comprehensive range of services aimed at enhancing their financial management capabilities and overall business acumen through a grant from the U.S. Treasury.
The American Samoa Department of Commerce (AS-DOC...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There is concern over Bible verses being misinterpreted by some Pacific men to justify domestic violence, a Samoan-Chinese social worker says.
Genevieve Sang-Yum, a lecturer in social work at Unitec's Waitakere campus, runs programs focused on helping Māori and Pacific...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 9, 2024, a woman from Fagali’i contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a man who allegedly assaulted her 15-year-old nephew.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1 & 3: Assault in the Third Degree — a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 11, 2024, at about 5:25pm, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) requesting assistance with her husband, Samipaea Pahulu. The caller reported that she had allegedly been assaulted by her husband at their residence in Aua.
Pahulu was charged with...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating several new Pacific women leaders in Solomon Islands, who will bring their insights and ideals to the National Parliament. Congresswoman Amata sent a message of congratulations to the three incoming Members, the Honorable Freda...