Trump's USAID freeze has the Pacific wondering who will fill the gap
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:30am
Canberra, AUSTRALIA — After U.S.
February 2025
Miss Pacific Islands and contestants visit Solomon Islands National University photo & caption
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 7:02am
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) welcomed the reigning Miss Pacific Islands, Moemoana Schwenke (center back row with crown), along with the eight contestants vying for the next Miss P
Mother reports alleged abuse, for the good of the children
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 8:06am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 14, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that her son-in-law allegedly assaulted her daughter while she w
Domestic disturbance brings about assault charges
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 8:03am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 15, 2024, police officers responded to a domestic violence case where the husband allegedly choked his wife for refusing to have sex.
Pacific News Briefs
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 7:59am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two former officials of Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s administration will plead guilty in federal court for conspiracy around the secret retirement payout to f
Senate narrowly rejects confirming Tapusalaia for Parks & Rec director
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 7:53am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor's nomination of Tapusalaia Maneafaiga as Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation was narrowly rejected by the Senate yesterday with a 9-
Miss Pacific Islands contestants share views on regional issues
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 7:42am
Honiara, SOLOMON ISLANDS — The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025 contestants have shared their views about some of the pressing issues that are currently facing the Pacific.
Meet the CCCP team photo & caption
Tue, 02/04/2025 - 7:31am
Sherry Ho Chee, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP) Manager; Aomalu Logovii, Outreach Coordinator; and Faiva Iosefa, Administrative Assistant.
Senators focus on DPW nominee’s health as they field questions on infrastructure projects
Mon, 02/03/2025 - 9:18am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The governor's nomination of former Public Works Director Taeaotui Punaofo Tilei to head the department once again was confirmed by the Senate in a 12-4 vote la
Friday’s Senate session confirms two more admin cabinet nominees
Mon, 02/03/2025 - 9:13am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate last Friday confirmed two cabinet nominations from the Pula & Pulu administration.