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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, along with her staff in the Washington office, was delighted to host American Samoa’s Close Up student delegation on Wednesday for a luncheon at the congressional office, and guided tour of the U.S. Capitol.
“Thank you to our students, who are happy...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Court filings submitted on April 20, 2026, detail allegations of severe child abuse involving a 5-year-old girl who authorities say was repeatedly beaten by her father, leaving visible bruises across multiple parts of her body and prompting intervention from law...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 19, 2026, police responded to a disturbance at a family home in the village of Futiga that resulted in the arrest of defendant Suameli A'asa after authorities said he became aggressive toward relatives during a late-night family gathering involving alcohol.
The...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in honor and observance of the 75th National Day of Prayer:
“The National Day of Prayer is a meaningful continuous 75-year tradition, with instances of proclaimed days of prayer before that. This year’s theme is ...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 36th General Assembly of the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa is scheduled to convene from July 12 to July 24 at the church's headquarters located in Kanana-fou. The central theme for this year's assembly is “God Takes Residence in Creation,”...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which begins with National Nurses Day (May 6) in the U.S., followed by National School Nurse Day, National Student Nurses Day (May 8), and the week...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 15, 2026, a woman contacted the Leone Police Station (LPS) regarding a woman, Wendy Tavili, who allegedly threatened her with a hammer after a verbal altercation.
Tavili was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 13, 2026, a concerned family member and minor (victim) walked into the Leone Police Station (LPS) and reported that the victim was allegedly assaulted by her father.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tautalatasi Tuatoo Elementary School (TTES) in Alofau is proud to announce that it has been awarded a six-year accreditation term by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a recognition that reaffirms the school’s commitment to educational excellence and...
Senior student Lilien Māleeleh-Jonita Ve’e of Fitiuta, Manu’a has been named the 2026 Manu’a High School recipient of the Rotary Four-Way Test Award, presented by Rotary Club of Pago Pago.
Miss Ve’e is the proud daughter of Ioramo and Faapapau Ve’e.
Her achievement reflects her hard work and the...