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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has delegated authority to the Chief of Staff to approve all hiring decisions, promotions, pay adjustments, and transfers. This delegation is part of the revised cost containment measures issued last week.
In January, a general memorandum...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Walk into a fish market or grocery store in Hawai‘i and you are likely to see a poke counter. For that, you can thank a fisherman – and in many cases, a longliner. Beginning in the 1960s, commercial fishing in Hawai‘i shifted from smaller reef species to larger pelagic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 22, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation and reported his elderly father for allegedly causing a disturbance.
The suspect was apprehended immediately and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 17, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging his sister-in-law's car and house.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Son of American Samoa – Francis Mauigoa from the village of Ili’ili, continues to wreak havoc on the football field with the University of Miami “Hurricanes” (No.10), who defeated the Texas A&M (No.7) in a historic 10 - 3 victory this past weekend. They are now...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Alaivaa Mase is being held in custody without bail on six criminal drug-related charges.
The defendant appeared in the District Court this week, in connection with the drug bust at the Customs warehouse earlier this month. He is facing three counts of possession of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Christmas season provides an opportunity to reflect upon the birth of Christ and the values of love, generosity, and service to others, the governor announced in a General Memorandum issued yesterday, Dec. 22, 2025.
In it, employees are encouraged to spend this time...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 14, 2025, a concerned family member called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a man who allegedly assaulted his 65-year-old father.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV) with Penalty Enhancement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 22, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding an alleged assault of three people, including a minor.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...
SINGAPORE— Schoolbell.net, a global education discovery platform, on Monday announced the publication of its list of the 5 Best Private Schools in American Samoa for 2025, ranking top institutions across the territory based on contextual reputation scores that reflect online credibility, visibility...