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The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT “O le Ua Fa’alanuma’ave’ave” The 2025 Miss American Samoa pageant has 8 contestants vying for the crown. They are seen here with the current Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise-Vitale (center). Samoa News wishes all contestants a joyous journey. [Courtesy photo]
The 31ST ANNUAL MISS AMERICAN SAMOA PAGEANT
“O le Ua Fa’alanuma’ave’ave”
The 2025 Miss American Samoa pageant has 8 contestants vying for the crown. They are seen here with the current Miss American Samoa, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise-Vitale (center).
Samoa News wishes all contestants a joyous...
American Samoa Governor Pula'ali'i Nikolao Pula's Chief of Staff Leonard Seumanutafa [Photo: Facebook]
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
The Governor’s Chief of Staff Leonard Seumanutafa has issued a general memorandum to the heads of government departments, agencies, offices and Authorities emphasizing that “your time and the information controlled by your departments. agencies, and offices within ASG are...
The Honorable Lt. Governor, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr [Photo: Facebook]
Honolulu - HAWAII
Lt. Governor, Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr is currently in Queens Hospital, in Hawai’i, recovering from what he says may have been overexertion on his part, as he travelled across “various time zones, high elevations, and changing weather conditions” over the past two weeks, since May...
[photo: Samoa News Archive]
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
The most recent appointee to the Pula and Pulu Administration is Tauaisafune Niualama Epenesa Taifane, who will serve as the Acting Director of the Office of Budget Program Planning and Development. This critical role involves overseeing the strategic planning and...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On March 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a phone call from a concerned mother who reported that her daughter needed assistance at home regarding an unknown man in their home.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended after resisting...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On March 28, 2025, Leone Police Substation (LPS) received a call from a woman who reported that her brother allegedly threatened her with a knife.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula and Pulu Administration has dedicated over $30 million to three major infrastructural projects that are priorities for the American Samoa Department of Health. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday at the DOH Health Clinic in Tafuna.
These development...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety's new Police Academy will commence its physical fitness training in July, marking a significant step toward enhancing the department's capacity and effectiveness.
Since the Academy's announcement earlier this month, more than 200...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 20, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a man who reported that he had accidentally hit a pedestrian when he fell asleep behind the wheel of a Dial-a Ride vehicle.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Careless Driving with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 2, 2025, a concerned citizen called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report a woman who was allegedly causing a disturbance by challenging people to fight her while yelling profanities.
The woman was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...