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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata responded to President Trump’s State of the Union address, which she attended, and highlighted his remarks regarding the Indo-Pacific region, Israel, efforts to grow the economy, support Defense and military personnel, cut taxes for families, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 14, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that she was allegedly assaulted by one of her friends.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (Class A), a class A misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, an off duty officer reported an incident to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that involved a male police officer who was allegedly assaulted by a female officer’s husband.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata this week took part in an oversight hearing of the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs regarding the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs' efforts in the Pacific territories to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students of the American Sāmoa Community College’s Students Association for Faa-Samoa (SAFF) and House of Flying Daggers produced a play this semester about the origin of the Samoan ʻie tōga, commonly referred to in English as the “fine mat.”
There are various...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...