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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation hosted its third series of capacity building training endeavors focusing on Pre-Employment Transition Services for students with disabilities.
Through the partnership fashioned by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Seven men appeared in the District Court this week on gambling charges.
The defendants, Floyd Amotai, Christopher Vaega, Sinapati Tuufanua, Bin Feng, Fogavao Ese, Cajetan Diongi Makuisa, and Te Qin Huang are all out on bail.
Court filings stated that on April 28, 2025...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 28, 2025, the Leone Police Station (LPS) received a call from a concerned taxi driver who reported an alleged domestic dispute between a couple.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree (DV), a class D felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 28, 2025, a mother contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) regarding her son, who allegedly assaulted her after she refused to give him her car keys.
The suspect was later arrested after resisting arrest and was charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace...
Manchester, NH (09/09/2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.
Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday's Senate confirmation hearing for Taimalelagi Dr. Claire Tuia-Poumele and Lydia Faleafine-Nomura, both nominated by Gov. Pulaalii N. Pula to serve on the American Samoa Medical Center (ASMC) Board of Directors, was a brief and straightforward proceeding.
Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Corrections has made a proposal to the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASDEA ) for $7.11 million to build a new jail facility.
The proposal is outlined in a letter sent to the ASDEA Board Chairman, Vice President of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged domestic dispute between a brother and his sisters.
The suspect, who had fled the scene, was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 27, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding an alleged brutal assault in a fast food restaurant’s parking lot that left the victim unconscious after being beaten up by a group of men.
There were allegedly five men involved in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate reconvened its 2nd regular session of the 39th Legislature, after a 4-week recess, yesterday morning. The brief session discussed their upcoming schedule, highlighting the FY 2026 Joint Budget hearings are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 10, and run...