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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The International Seabed Authority (ISA), a division of the United Nations, has awarded “observer” status to the American Samoa Economic Development Council (ASEDC). There are 60 ISA Non-Governmental Organization observers worldwide. Observers may be present at ISA...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 5, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a land dispute between two families that resulted in a fight. Four suspects were arrested but only Tufi Misipeka was charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2024, police officers responded to a call reporting a male individual allegedly disturbing the peace. The suspect, Joe To’imalo was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor by imprisonment for six months, a...
Henry Vailolo with family members
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Henry Vailolo recently graduated from the Air Force Basic Training program in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Fale Pati and Misipati Mulipola Savele Pati of Pago Pago and Manono, Samoa. His parents' steadfast support and encouragement have instilled in him a strong...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa woke up yesterday morning to the reality of our financial dependency on the United States, causing somewhat of a panic among local agencies who depend on Federal funding. Federal funding makes up 38% of the FY 2025 budget of the territory. This does not...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 31, 2024, police officers at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) witnessed a brawl at the Fagatogo Pavilion. Three suspects were arrested and charged. Filipo Neueli was charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony punishable by a term...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 5, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted the police station to report an alleged domestic violence incident. The suspect, a 29-year-old female, was arrested for assaulting her boyfriend and later charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class D...
Fagatogo Representative Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fagatogo Representative Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr has introduced House Bill 39-1, a proposal aimed at reforming the membership structure of the Tax Exemption Board. The purpose of the bill is to ensure greater balance and accountability by granting representation to both...
AMATA WITH CHAIRMAN WESTERMAN
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), who is the only professional forester in the U.S. Congress, and Rep. Scott Peters (D-California).  Meanwhile, on Saturday, Jan. 25, Secretary...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — AS-Environmental Protection Agency inspectors visited over 200 merchants and eateries on January 21 and 22, 2025, and a total of 28 citations were issued for violations of A.S.C.A. § 25.2303, which prohibits the sale or distribution of polystyrene foam containers unless...

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