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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Manu'a Cession Day will be observed as a holiday in American Samoa on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. All government offices will be closed and normal activities will be suspended on that day.
Manu'a Cession Day commemorates the ceding of the Manu'a islands to the United...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sixteen of the 18 senators were present yesterday morning as the 39th Legislature of the American Samoa Senate commenced its 2nd Session.
The morning session began with a brief devotional service led by Senate Chaplain Rev. Kirifi, featuring hymns performed by Senate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A medical team from the Honolulu Shriners Hospital is holding free clinics for children under 18. They are checking on children with bone problems, cleft palates, club feet and/or burn conditions.
The clinic began this past Friday at the Orthopedic Clinic at LBJ Hospital...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali‘i N. Pula issued a Declaration of Public Health Emergency in response to a confirmed outbreak of dengue fever in American Samoa, last week Tuesday July 8, 2025.
According to the emergency declaration, the American Samoa Department of Health (DOH)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 24, 2025, a man contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) regarding another male individual who allegedly took off his wrap-around (ie lavalava) while his kids were playing outside the house.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Indecent...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 23, 2025, a grandfather contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding his granddaughter who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A new educational series by Right to Democracy offers an opportunity to look back at American Samoa’s history as the federal government moves forward with proposals to open waters around American Samoa to deep seabed mining. What is happening in American Samoa today is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was delighted to take part in welcoming home American Samoa’s Pacific Mini Games athletes upon their arrival at Pago Pago International Airport, where they were greeted enthusiastically by their families, friends and supporters.
“It’s good...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Town Hall for Wind Project Tutuila Wind Energy LLC of American Samoa ("TWE") will explain details of the project, the progress of recent environmental and wind data studies as well as the new timeline and upcoming studies for the project so that you can be informed....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 25, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband allegedly assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
The suspect followed the victim to the police station where he was later arrested and charged...

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