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GROCERY BAG
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa's Basic Food Index (BFI) saw a small decrease of -0.2% in February, where six items out of the 20 food items monitored in the BFI, saw a drop in prices. The Basic Food Index is a monthly rapid assessment of basic food items, to monitor the cost and...
street lights
Repaired and  Good news for people who usually walk for daily exercise, early morning or late evening, using the Iliili/ Airport Road route. Street lights have been repaired, while others newly installed. Faipule Fagaima Larry Sanitoa says concerns from residents over the lack of proper lighting in...
TCF GATE
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, a victim contacted the local authorities and reported a man identified as Tualega Time, who allegedly forced his way into her residence in Satala and threatened her while holding a screwdriver. Mr. Time, the defendant, was later charged with: Count 1...
AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 8, 2026, an individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that Ofele Punefu allegedly threatened his brother with a crowbar and a hammer during a late-night disturbance at their family home. Mr. Punefu was later arrested and charged with...
Fano Solinuu Shimasaki
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting Women’s History Month, which includes International Women’s Day (March 8), in honor of the women of American Samoa. “Women’s History Month is a wonderful opportunity to remember with admiration the historic women of American Samoa’s...
Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senator Togiola Tulafono has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed American Samoa Nurse Practice Act, which was recently introduced in the Senate. His apprehensions highlight the need for careful consideration and revision before the legislation can proceed...
AMERICAN SAMOA DISTRICT COURT
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2026, a man from Iliili was arrested after he allegedly threatened to kill his parents, and damaged property inside their home, while later assaulted police officers who responded to the incident. The defendant, Letofia Iosefa Paoapo, was taken into...
TCF GATE
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a distress call reporting three men who were allegedly causing a disturbance. All three men were arrested following the disturbance involving alcohol consumption and loud noise in front of a store in Tafuna...
Ms. Tala Ropeti (at speakers stand)
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly acknowledges and thanks Ms. Tala Ropeti’s Psychology Class at American Samoa Community College for providing the first group donation to support the establishment of the American Samoa Community Food Bank. The class...
Theodore “Ted” Le’iato
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate has declined to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nomination of Theodore “Ted” Le’iato for another four-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA). Le’iato received seven votes in favor and five against, falling...

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