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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tafuna High School’s administration continues to be concerned about their ability to provide a safe environment conducive to learning for their over 1,000 students as the beginning of the new school year 2025- 26 is just around the corner.
THS principal Tutuila Togilau...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 19, 2025, authorities raided a suspected illegal game room and arrested a man in possession of methamphetamine.
The suspect was charged with Count 1: Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 9, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from an employee of the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) reporting an alleged burglary at their building.
Two suspects were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Stealing, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The deadline for students interested in applying for the Governor’s Initiative Medical School Scholarship has been extended to August 15.
The scholarship covers tuition, books, travel, and living expenses, for students to attend the Fiji National University to study...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Ministry of Education and Culture has extended school closures from Monday, August 4 to Friday, August 8 due to the continued spread of dengue fever. This comes after all schools in Samoa were closed last week as well.
This decision was made based on recent...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News has obtained photos of the 32 vehicles imported directly from China that have been sitting on the dock, after being seized by the Customs Division of Treasurer in July 2025. At the time, they were given 30 calendar days to file a complaint or appeal with the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — AREC shares surged 13.39% pre-market after signing an MOU with “ASEDA” to develop a U.S. critical mineral refinery in American Samoa, according to a media release by A Invest, a consulting company. However, Samoa News has found a reporting error identifying ASEDA, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to the latest Public Debt and Economic Outlook- 2025 Update, as of September 30, 2023, American Samoa's total public debt was $145.4 million. This is one of the highlights of the Update report released last month by the Government Accountability Office (GAO),...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite concerns highlighted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding public debts, Governor Pulaalii N. Pula noted that the focus is on promoting financial and economic self- reliance through strategic debt management, ensuring sustainable long-term...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 28, 2025, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a woman requesting assistance regarding a couple of women who stoned their vehicle while her young children were inside.
Two women were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance...