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Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate unanimously approved in its third and final reading yesterday, a bill aimed at removing the existing 10% cap on investments by the American Samoa Government Employees Retirement Fund (ASGERF) within the Territory. Last week, during a Senate Retirement...
Fitilagi Faatau Kitiona
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fitilagi Faatau Kitiona recently earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.  An alumna of Tafuna High School, Fitilagi is the daughter of Atonauga and Olovalu Lauina Kitiona of Malaeloa. March 1st was an exceptionally special day for...
TCF GATE
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2024, a store owner called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that two male individuals were allegedly disturbing the peace and assaulting his employees inside his store. Both suspects were arrested however only one of the suspect was charged...
AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 19, 2024, a victim of domestic violence contacted the police station and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by her husband after he accused her of having an affair. The suspect was arrested and later charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Veterans groups at Veterans hearings
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata highlighted this week’s continuation of House/Senate Joint Hearings on veterans’ issues, which began with two hearings last week. These hearings, attended by up to 500 veterans, are the opportunity at the beginning of each Congress for extensive...
Pai and the Ocean's Gift book cover
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A daughter American Samoa who now lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest has published her first children’s picture book. Genevieve McMoore who uses the pen name Gigi McMoore, grew up in Utulei and Leloaloa and says the book — Pai & The Ocean's Gift — was...
SIA FIGIEL BEHIND BARS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The trial of playwright Sia Figiel who is charged with the murder of Professor Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard in May 2024 has been postponed until August this year. According to a report in the Samoa Observer, the new trial date is now August 18, 2025 to allow for the...
Iosiaratulala Eleasaro and Tiana Jennings-Faataa
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fa’ata’a family, this past weekend celebrated the graduation of  Iosiaratulala Eleasaro and Tiana Jennings-Faataa graduation from the University of Phoenix. TIosiaratulala, who earned an Associate's degree in Business, graduated from Kananafou High School. He is the...
TCF GATE
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2024, a victim and his mother walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged peace disturbance and assault from an attempted burglary at their warehouse. The suspect, Deion White was apprehended and later charged with: Count 1: Public Peace...
AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2034, Leone High School (LHS) vice principal called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a break in at LHS campus. A suspect allegedly broke into the principal’s office and stole a laptop and a speaker. The suspect confessed to stealing the...

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