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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2024, a woman contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to request assistance regarding her grandson allegedly causing a disturbance in their home.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV)n — a class C...
Saipan, CNMI — On Monday, U.S. Department of Education Special Education Program Director Valerie Williams praised the special education program’s success in the Pacific, crediting stakeholder engagement, which she said “remains difficult to achieve in some states and school districts in the nation...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — “I’m encouraged by the efforts of the U.S./Japan/Philippines Summit, because U.S. commitment to the Pacific region is of utmost importance,” Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata said in a press release issued on Monday, April 15.
“The Pacific Islands take note of U.S. and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 29, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman reporting that her lawn tractor had been stolen from her home.
According to each affidavit, on March 29, at 10:20 a.m, a woman called the TPS to report that someone had stolen her lawn tractor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 25, 2024, a concerned mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding an unknown male who was caught allegedly looking inside her bedroom window.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with the following:
Count 1: Stalking — a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a step toward proving cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) in partnership with Eastern Power Solutions (EPS) broke ground for the American Samoa Solar and Storage project in the village of Pavaia’I this past Friday,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 22, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report two men fighting and throwing rocks. The neighbor stated that one of her cousin’s cars was damaged as a result of the disturbance.
Two suspects, Pesaeli Poufa and Vaaimamao Poufa,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 25, 2024, a concerned tenant contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a man causing disturbance at a set of apartments in Tafuna. The suspect was threatening to shoot anyone if he didn't speak to the owner of the apartments.
Douglas Tuigamala was...
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma is the new chairman of the Appropriations Committee, tasked with next year’s appropriations.
“I am delighted to welcome the appointment of my close friend Tom Cole as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, perhaps in some ways the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a notable achievement for Tafuna High School and its community in American Samoa, Cadet Command Sergeant Major Charles Tauiliili has been awarded a three-year National Army ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at over $80,000, covers full tuition and fees,...