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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Su'a Alexander Eli Jennings, Swains Island faipule, has sent out an email to his fellow lawmakers highlighting the plight of the people he represents, pointing out that there was not one mention of the Swains Island during the 5-hour dedication of the new Fale Fono last...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2025, separate affidavits were filed in the District Court, each in support of a warrant to arrest and order to appear for Faasaoina Samasoni and George Peters. Both men are facing charges of Assault in the Third Degree and Public Peace Disturbance.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An affidavit was received by the District Court on November 11, 2025, in support for the arrest and order to appear of Samuel Tuinaola for Assault in the Third Degree (DV) that allegedly occurred on Nov 5, 2025.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with Count 1 —...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula announced on Nov. 26, 2025, in a memorandum, recess appointments of all members of the 8-member board of directors of the Feleti Barstow Public Library, effective immediately. Appointments are “subject to nomination and confirmation by the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 'ta’alolo,' or a traditional Samoan ceremony where food, fine mats (ʻie toga), and other gifts are formally presented was performed by the Government of Samoa, as a gesture of high honor highlighting the significance of this milestone, during the dedication of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The official opening ceremony for American Samoa’s new Maota Fono proceeded as planned last Friday, despite heavy rain that forced organizers to delay the start from 8:30am to 10am.
After seven years of construction spanning three successive administrations and multiple...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, an investigation revealed that a man who failed to register as a sex offender was working and living in one of the local elementary schools, according to the affidavit filed in the District Court on Nov. 11, 2025 concerning the case.
Nathaniel Lee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, a concerned father called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting help for his daughter, who was allegedly assaulted with a hammer by her husband.
The affidavit was filed in the District Court on November 5, 2025.
The victim's husband was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The primary objective of the Pacific Islands Regional Leadership visit November 4-7, 2025, was to commit Red Cross support to the American Samoa government, local agencies and build partnerships. The America Red Cross in American Samoa offers training, tools, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Powerlifting Federation (ASPF) recently etched its name into history with its first official team entry at the prestigious Oceania Regional Powerlifting Championships.
Facing off against the region’s strongest contenders, the team competed with courage...