May 2026
Police officers respond to alleged threat to woman in Matu’u
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 1, 2026, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her former boyfriend, Penetekoso Maligi, allegedly t
Alleged assault of woman with cognitive disability
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 4, 2026, a concerned family member walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) with the victim and reported a disturbing physical abuse case involvin
Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it's an honor to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide.
All five fautasi crews invited to Samoa’s Independence Fautasi Race confirm they will not be going
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — All five fautasi crews invited to represent American Samoa in Samoa’s Independence Fautasi Race next month have confirmed they will not be making the trip.
Le Vasa cable initiative moves forward with visit of funding partner AP Telecom
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A delegation of key partners involved in the development of the Le Vasa submarine cable system is in American Samoa this week, marking a major step forward in t
Fishing and economic issues that matter to American Samoa photo & caption
Congresswoman Amata pictured Thursday with business leader Joe Hamby and William Gibbons-Fly, Executive Director of the American Tunaboat Association, who have expertise in the fishing and economic



![Once transported to the FPS, the defendant was Mirandized in which she agreed to speak with investigators. [file photo] DPS CENTRAL STATION](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/new_central_station_pic_59071_4.jpg?itok=rxHe3VPx)

![All five fautasi crews invited to represent American Samoa in Samoa’s Independence Fautasi Race next month have confirmed they will not be making the trip. Seen here are the captains of the 13 fautasi that competed in the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race when they met with the organizing committee to review race rules and finalize lane assignments. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] Captains of the 13 fautasi that competed](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_5385_0.jpg?itok=cODA-Ne7)
![Governor Pulaali‘i Nikolao Pula (center), ASTCA CEO Folasaitu Sorepa Thomas (third from left), Major General Joaquin F. Malavet (third from right), members of the visiting AP Telecom delegation, and Dave Haleck (far right) following the welcoming ‘ava ceremony at Maota o Siliaga in Aoloau on Tuesday. [courtesy photo] GOVERNOR AND OTHERS](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ap_telecom2.jpg?itok=23YRKrCk)
