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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Deep-Sea Mining Public Forum exploring the risks, rewards, and realities for American Samoa delivered its message simple and direct — it’s an economic / financial investment. And like any investment, before you make a decision to buy stock or support it or not, you...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Corrections has confirmed that two inmates escaped from the Territorial Correctional Facility yesterday. The individuals who escaped are identified as David Mike “Mika” Fo’a and Deion Devonte White, both considered to be at large.
David Mike “Mika” Fo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was rescued from perilous currents in Fa’ilolo by the Marine Patrol Division of the Department of Search and Rescue yesterday. This critical operation was carried out by a skilled team of four under the guidance of Chief Ina Ulberg.
Chief Ulberg told KVKZ TV News...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 24, 2025, a distressed victim contacted the authorities and reported a domestic dispute between her and her husband which led to him allegedly assaulting her.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 28, 2025, Faga’itua Police Station received a call regarding a disturbance involving a man who was yelling profanities and being disrespectful during a village curfew.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An ASG press release distributed yesterday, noted that Director of Education, Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufete’e met with Director of Public Health, Dr. Saipale Fuimaono to discuss efforts to take preventive measures against the dengue fever outbreak among school...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Over the past week, several news organizations reported that the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) was involved and supported deep sea mining (DSM) in the Pacific or have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
These news articles may have...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A transnational crime expert says New Zealand and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region.
Jose Sousa-Santos, associate professor of practice at the University of Canterbury's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2025, a distressed mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her daughter who was allegedly causing problems at their home.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2025, a call came into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) from a mother seeking assistance regarding her younger son who was allegedly causing a disturbance, which was later reported to also include a death threat against his older brother.
The suspect was...