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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...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 13, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged domestic dispute between her daughter and her husband.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Following this week’s town hall hearings held Monday and Tuesday, Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono announced during Wednesday’s regular session that the proposed legislation regarding eligibility for the offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor has been tabled for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. hosted a celebratory luncheon honoring eight exceptional students from American Samoa who recently returned from completing the 2025 Create and Navigate Opportunities in Education (CANOE) Summer Pre-Health Academy held in Oahu,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A leading U.S. innovator in rare earth element (REE) and critical mineral refining, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the American Samoa Economic Development Authority (ASEDA), looking to create opportunities in the territory for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2025, an elementary school vice principal reported an alleged sexual abuse case that also led to another case that involved two more minor victims and another suspect.
Two male suspects were charged as follows:
DEFENDANT #1
Count 1 & 3: Sexual Abuse in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 16, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station received a call regarding a physical altercation that led to someone falling into the ocean.
A suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A dedicated educator at Tafuna High School, Elisaia Ma'ilo, has been named the 2025 American Samoa Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year.
With eight years of service as a U.S. History and three years as an AP U.S. History teacher, Ma'ilo’s passion for history and...