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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE) announced earlier this month that Major Siimoa Malaefono Galoia of Tafuna High School has been awarded the United States Army Cadet Command (USACC) JROTC Instructor of the Year Award.
This national honor recognizes...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula & Pulu administration has firmly opposed the proposed seabed mining operations in the waters surrounding American Samoa in a video announcement released by the Governor’s Office over the weekend. The announcement featured Head of Communications Don Maifala,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the early hours of Thursday morning, police carried out a raid on a commercial building in the Nu'uuli area, and the operation resulted in the arrest of six individuals, among whom were two Chinese nationals, who are now under investigation.
Department of Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 23, 2025, a victim of a domestic dispute contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding her ex-boyfriend who was allegedly causing a disturbance.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1 & 4: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 24, 2025, a business owner called the Fagatogo Police Station and requested assistance regarding an alleged theft of items from his store. The victim provided CCTV footage of two separate incidents of when the suspect took items without paying.
The suspect was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Samoan woman is among those stranded in Israel after completing training.
Polino Falevaai, 25, from Tufuiopa village was meant to fly home on Wednesday but her flight was cancelled due to the Israel-Iran conflict in the area.
She has completed a 10-month training...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School held its 36th Commencement Exercises last week Friday, June 13, 2025, at its school gymnasium. Known as the home of the Wildcats, NVTHS congratulated its graduates who chose the theme: “The future belongs to those who believe in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 18, 2025, “the Office of the Governor issued this statement to provide clarity and reaffirm its commitment to transparent governance regarding Mr. Enele Lefano’s role as Director of the ASG Manu‘a Office,” according to media release PR001-06182025.
The statement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae, Jr met this week with Dr. Keao NeSmith, a distinguished Native Hawaiian linguist, educator, and translator, known for his extensive work in preserving native languages through book publishing and the translation of well-known...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The new Fono building opening is tentatively being planned for Friday, July 11, 2025, with the second session of the American Samoa Fono set to begin on July 14, the second Monday in July, as per law.
However, Samoa News understands that the building still lacks air...