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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Opening ceremony was held recently for the Pae ma le Auli Organization hosted “Tiu Lelatasi Training”. The training is a multidisciplinary training funded through the Criminal Justice Planning Agency (CJPA) under the VAWA-STOP Grant Award. Its aims are to strengthen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Members of the Legislature have reached a unified agreement that the Senate President and House Speaker will formally notify the governor that he is not authorized to expend any funds from the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that have not been appropriated by the Fono.
Lawmakers...
Foaga was used more than 500 years ago to sharpen stone tools, and it has been forgotten since the introduction of metal tools. These types of stone tools can be found everywhere in Samoa. This Foaga was recently found by National Park of American Samoa (NPAS) archaeologists. [photo: NPAS]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Two of the four nominees to the American Samoa Power Authority Board of Directors have been confirmed by the Senate recently.
Assistant Attorney General Talaimalo Marcellus Uiagalelei and Senate President’s Special Advisor Tamaalemalo Tasi Mauga both received a unanimous...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 15, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a domestic dispute in Vaitogi.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On August 20, 2025, a woman called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported that her brother allegedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her and burn her house down.
Toeleve Logotaeao was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory.
With more than 160 articles available at launch, the free platform gives travelers a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Chief of Staff has issued a directive for departments and agencies to submit a comprehensive assessment report detailing the impact of the recent federal government shutdown on local government workers in American Samoa. This report is due for submission...
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) proudly marked a milestone with the first Paogo Cultural Week 2025, celebrating the Paogo (Ulafala) and the traditions of the Samoan people. The week featured dance, crafts, agriculture, and the spectacular Paogo Fashion Show Finale. ASVB marks another...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sea Port Products Corp of Kirkland, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20 count/Ib because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby they may have...