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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A push to mine waters around American Samoa without consent, a board appointed by the president dictating government decisions in Puerto Rico, and the removal of immigration controls from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands were all issues highlighted by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 9, 2026, a domestic disturbance near the Ili‘ili Golf Course resulted in the arrest of a woman following an alleged assault involving a flashlight and rocks.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV) - a class D...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 9, 2026, a domestic violence incident unfolded outside a local store in the village of Fagatogo, leading to the arrest of a man with a reported history of similar offenses.
The disturbance occurred in a busy commercial area during the morning hours, drawing...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in the 74th National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, and participated in the opening singing by the bipartisan House of Representatives Choir.
“In American Samoa we believe in the power of prayer and we are blessed with a strong and...
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by Asi Andrew Fa'asau
andrew@samoanews.com
APIA, Samoa — February 6, 2026 — Top government officials from Samoa and American Samoa wrapped up two days of intensive discussions on Wednesday in Apia, which officials confirmed served as a key step in preparations for the...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is honoring the February 6th birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan, and recalling his historic video message sent to American Samoa and the South Pacific Conference, which was hosted in American Samoa that year by Uifa’atali Governor Peter...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 10, 2026, a 38-year-old woman reported to police that she was violently assaulted by her longtime partner earlier this month, an incident that left her with missing teeth, head injuries, and lasting fear for her safety.
Police said the victim arrived at the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2026, a disturbing domestic violence incident left three women injured and placed an infant child in serious danger, according to the affidavit filed in the District Court on Jan. 8th.
The defendant was charged with the following:
Counts 1, 2, & 3:...
Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO — American Samoa Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae, Jr. recently announced a landmark educational partnership with New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU), culminating in a Joint Proclamation that grants in-state tuition classification to all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr. Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, the former Executive Director of the American Samoa Resilience Office, has publicly criticized the termination of her contract last month.
Her last day in office was January 22, 2026, as stated in a letter delivered to her home, which...