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Washington, D.C. — U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 310-118, sending the legislation to President Biden to sign into law.
This major annual legislation authorizes Pentagon operations across the board, with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Smaller dogs require thinner leashes and collars with smaller clasps, while larger dogs require thicker and stronger materials.
To measure if a collar correctly fits your pet, you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and the pet’s neck. If the fit is...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa is in New Zealand to undergo a medical procedure.
The Samoa Observer reports the chief executive of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Agafili Shem Leo saying the Acting Prime Minister would discuss the "surgical procedure" in his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Wayland Baptist University- American Samoa held its 2023 Fall Commencement Ceremony at the Manumalo Baptist Church in Malaeimi, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 for 40 graduates. WBU is a non-profit college and is known as the oldest institution of higher education in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The DPS- Search & Rescue is currently searching for a male said to have been lost in Vaitogi waters. The search began yesterday morning after he was reported missing at sea. Divers were also part of the rescue mission. The search continued as of 4:30 p.m. yesterday...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 28, 2023, a man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend while she was holding her baby.
He was charged with the following criminal counts:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen (15...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 28, 2023, a female individual reported her nephew for assaulting her 6-year-old daughter.
The suspect was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one (1) year, a...
HONOLULU — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council on Tuesday, Dec. 12, emphasized its solid position on fishing regulations in the proposed Pacific Remote Islands (PRI) National Marine Sanctuary. The Council determined the existing fishing regulations under the current structure...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 26, 2023, a father reported his son for disturbing the peace in their home and assaulting his mother with an extension cord. The defendant also allegedly threatened his father with a machete and verbally threatened his parents.
Fa’aliga Tui Aasufou was...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata has cosponsored the bipartisan National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act to increase public input and awareness into law enforcement, strengthen data, support safety, and honor heroic service by law enforcement professionals....