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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After a slight downward trend for several months, American Samoa's Basic Food Index has increased by 0.3%. Food items that have greatly affected this change in the BFI are fish (7.9%) $5.19, turkey tail (2.5%) $2.46, milk (2.0%) $2.60, sausage (1.8%) $2.31, saimin (1.7...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate Lucas “Hoss” Tafesilafa’i Foster of Samoana High School, American Samoa’s first-ever representative at this week’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent days, Fagatogo has witnessed two significant fires, prompting renewed calls for the urgent reopening of the Fagatogo Fire Station.
In a letter to the governor, dated July 6, 2026, Fagatogo lawmaker Malaeoletalu Melesio Gurr articulated the pressing need for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — DXN announced last week it has been awarded an AU$1 million (US$690,000) contract by the American Samoa Telecommunications Authority (ASTCA) for the design, manufacture, delivery and commissioning of a Cable Landing Station (CLS).
The CLS will host the upcoming La Vasa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2026, a Faleniu man was charged after allegedly throwing a hammer and other tools at his sister during a heated domestic dispute that prompted police intervention over two consecutive days. The suspect was arrested after allegedly becoming enraged inside his...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 19, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that a man was causing a disturbance at their home including threatening to kill members of their household.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Cross-sector partnerships are essential to advancing adolescent health, particularly in school-based settings. The intersection between public health, education, and clinical health is vital to the delivery of integrated services.
In the United States, it is estimated...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A fire gutted the facility located behind the main Police Headquarters in Fagatogo, the structure that houses holding cells for individuals awaiting court appearances or transfer to the Tafuna Correctional Facility. The blaze broke out yesterday afternoon at about 2 p.m...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of Monday, July 6, 2026, no arrests had been made in connection with a tragic traffic accident that resulted in the death of a man who was involved in a car crash while traveling with escaped inmates.
This incident has garnered significant attention due to the serious...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 19, 2026, a woman contacted the local police station to report that two people were allegedly causing a disturbance and damaging her property in Fagatogo.
The call resulted in the arrest of two men, later identified as Maselusi Salaga and Xavier Wright.
Both were...