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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula joyfully cuts the ribbon dedicating the Le’atele Elementary School’s new multi-purpose gymnasium last week.
In his keynote address, the Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "The First Lady and I were watching...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 19, 2024, a store owner called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an unknown male who allegedly stole a set of keys that accessed their washing and water machines.
The defendant was identified by the officers as a known criminal and was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2025, a father contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his son allegedly assaulted his other son and then threatened to cut him into pieces.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Office hosted its first Health and Human Services (HHS) Stakeholders Meeting last week, a step in strengthening collaboration among key agencies and partners within the Health and Human Services ecosystem.
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula encouraged all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ Board of Directors has been receiving illegal allowances of $1,000 per member after their meetings, which sometimes occurred twice a month.
This revelation came from Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono during Tuesday's Senate Hospital and Public Health Committee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor and Lieutenant Governor witnessed the remains of US Army paratrooper Specialist Faamavaega Tanielu, Jr. of Mesepa arriving on the delayed HA465 from Honolulu.
His parents and church members were present to witness one of the sons of American Samoa’s final...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 25, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Kuresa Selesele who was allegedly driving under the influence and a revoked driver’s license.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by...
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 20, 2024, a vehicle was pulled over at the DPS sobriety checkpoint where a passenger was allegedly drinking in the vehicle.
The suspect admitted to drinking and riding all day around the island because he wasn’t aware it was illegal....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This weekend, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will revive one of its longstanding traditions, the annual Miss ASCC Pageant. The pageant last took place in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic and other logistical challenges caused the postponement of the event...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate unanimously passed in third reading Monday morning, two bills introduced by Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono. The first bill changes the official date of the swearing-in ceremony for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa from January 3rd, to...