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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This week, the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) announced an impending increase in the fuel surcharge, which is expected to substantially impact electricity bills for residents and businesses starting in May.
For residential customers, the electricity rate will rise...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) is preparing to take over operations of the 911 call center, currently managed by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). This significant transition was formally announced by Chief Executive Officer Folasaaitu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2026, local authorities received a report of an alleged child abuse case involving a 13-year-old who was physically assaulted by her father.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Abuse of a Child (DV), a Class D felony, punishable by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky Communications is officially partners with Miss American Samoa Incorporated (MASI) as the Title Sponsor of the newly branded Bluesky Miss American Samoa Pageant 2026.
As part of the partnership, Bluesky presented a $20,000 sponsorship contribution in support of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 10, 2026, a routine arrest at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) reportedly led to the surprised discovery of an inmate hiding inside a vehicle driven by a corrections officer.
According to the court affidavit, Faiesea Kupu , a 36-year-old corrections officer,...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Representatives from Damen Shipyards Group, the internationally recognized family-owned shipbuilding company based in Gorinchem, The Netherlands, contracted to construct the American Samoa Government’s new fast ferries, were on island from Monday May 4th through Friday...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Melanie Paletaoga of American Samoa has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call of an alleged child abuse incident in the village of Aasu.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 20, 2026, a victim of an alleged assault walked into the Leone Police Substation (LPS) along with his wife and two kids to report an incident that occurred in Sogi, Leone.
The defendant, Sa'e Sa’e, was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...