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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Apia, SAMOA – August 19, 2025 — The high-profile murder trial of celebrated Samoan poet and playwright Papali‘i Sia Figiel opened this week in the Supreme Court of Samoa.
Papalii stands accused of the killing of Sinavaiana Dr. Caroline Gabbard, a distinguished American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, a woman contacted the authorities and reported an unknown man who was allegedly trying to break into her home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 5, 2025, the Leone Police Station (LPS) received a call regarding an alleged domestic dispute between a couple.
The woman was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A detailed flyer has been released by the American Samoa Government (ASG) providing an overview of various new office locations while ongoing renovations at the AP Lutali Executive Office Building in Utulei continue. The re-locations are said to facilitate uninterrupted...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata announced yesterday that the U.S. Congress has approved $2,437,602 in funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat Program to support a new inter-island ferry for the Manuʻa Islands.
This grant will fund the design,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of August 14th, the American Samoa Department of Health has reported 48 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever within the territory, as detailed in a health advisory issued over the weekend. This outbreak has prompted a proactive response from local health authorities to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 12, 2025, a business owner walked into the Tafuna Police Station to report one of his employees who allegedly stole a large amount of money from his business by forging checks.
According to the court affidavit, on April 12th, the owner of a local business (the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is conducting an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a mechanics shop situated in Lions Park. During this incident, a government vehicle belonging to the Department of Search and Rescue was allegedly removed.
The vehicle in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 6, 2025, a concerned mother contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported her son for allegedly assaulting his wife and causing a disturbance.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Search and Rescue has officially suspended the search for a 15-year-old boy who went missing while swimming at Lealā Sliding Rock on Tuesday, last week.
Utumoe Alefosio, the director of the Department, confirmed with local media that the search...