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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After declining his initial nomination during the first Fono session, senators reversed their decision last Wednesday following an apology from Tapusalaia Maneafaiga, who was reappointed by the governor to head the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Following the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s acting caretaker Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio, has issued a special press statement as the dengue fever outbreak in Samoa continues to escalate.
According to the statement, all schools have been ordered shut following a spike in dengue cases. There is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate confirmed three department directors during its Wednesday morning session.
Taua’isafune Niualama Taifane was approved as Director of the Office of Budget Programs and Development, Tapusalaia Maneafaiga received confirmation to lead the Department of Parks and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 8, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute assisted by her neighbor walked into the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault by the victim’s husband.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 6, 2025, a woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her because he suspected that she had an affair.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean on Tuesday voiced his deep concern over claims made by the Samoa Police that American Samoa is the primary route for methamphetamine entering the Independent State of Samoa, and that children are being used to sell the drug.
Tuaolo...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new Senate bill that aims to mandate the inclusion of five specific government directors on the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA) board could potentially re-shape how political oversight and expertise are balanced in development boards in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.
The new figures come as multiple nations in the region grapple with outbreaks and surging case numbers.
Just last week, Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 10, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance regarding their neighbor who was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...