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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As originally published in Samoa News, on June 12, 2025 the U.S. Department of the Interior announced its intent to publish a Request for Information and Interest (RFI) for commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) seabed critical minerals offshore American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A July 15, letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Committee on Oversite and Government Reform has requested a staff- level briefing as soon as possible but no later than July 22, 2025, to discuss how Dept. of Defense (DOD)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a young man who was allegedly causing a disturbance and assaulting his father by throwing rocks at him.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, a manager at the TSM store called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report two employees fighting inside their warehouse.
One of the employees was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 11th, The American Samoa Government held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new Port Facility at the Fagatogo Wharf.
In his address, Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula expressed his gratitude to all project partners who played a vital role in making...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Tuasivi John Marsh to serve a second term as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), approving the nomination in a 16-1 vote.
Marsh’s confirmation follows his initial appearance before the Senate in March, during the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa News is publishing the latest highlights of the Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report in Samoa due to the high frequency of travel between American Samoa and Samoa by residents.
Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that she was allegedly assaulted by her boyfriend.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 27, 2025, an individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her brother allegedly assaulted their sister after she refused to make him breakfast.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Groundbreaking for the airport expansion project was last week and marks the first phase of a $200-plus million- dollar project to build a new, upscale, and larger terminal for Pago Pago International Airport.
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula said the parking lot expansion...