May 2025
Security guard calls police to break up fight at nightclub
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 16, 2025, a security guard at a local nightclub contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) for assistance regarding a fight at the bar.
Older sister accused of PPD while allegedly high on drugs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 20, 2025, a woman called the Leone Police Station (LPS) that her older sister was causing a disturbance by yelling profanities at her and her parents,
Pacific News Briefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) wants the country to repeal its criminal libel laws.
Samoa’s first waterpark will open in former home of Fiafia Park
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Always one to surprise with his ventures, Tupai Bruno Royale is set to launch a first for the region.
Fiji hospital promises Kiwis complex surgeries for 'a fraction' of the cost in New Zealand
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A private hospital in Fiji is promising "state of the art care" for medical tourists worldwide, and right now it has its eyes set on New Zealand.
Close Up Students welcomed to U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC — American Samoa’s Close Up delegation on their recent visit to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata D.C. office were hosted by the Congresswoman’s staff.
Interior launches process for potential offshore mineral lease sale near American Samoa
WASHINGTON — Advancing President Donald J.
SteamFest 2025 photo & caption
The American Samoa Department of Commerce Resource Management Division hosted an informational booth at this year's 2025 STEAM Fest.
Ripotia e se tamaitai le fa’amalosia o ia e ni alii se to’alua ae pu’e i se masini pu’eata (video)
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![Lagi Keresoma, the first female president of the Journalist Association of Samoa, is facing one count of defamation, over a news article she wrote. [photo: Facebook] Lagi Keresoma](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/lagi_keresoma.jpeg?itok=nq1I0Jjd)
![The new Water World Adventure Park aims to provide affordable, safe, and interactive fun for families. Set to operate on weekends and public holidays only, the park will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — strictly daylight hours to maintain a secure, family-focused atmosphere. It’s slated to open in August of this year. [courtesy photo] Site for new water park](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/location_of_samoas_first_water_park.jpeg?itok=XjpqNj3f)




