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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 6, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding a disturbance in the village of Lauli’i. Two suspects were allegedly disturbing the peace and throwing rocks at the reporter’s residence.
One of the suspects fled the scene and the other was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 5, 2025, a distressed mother called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her son who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The suspect was apprehended after resisting arrest and was later charged with Count 1: Resisting Arrest, a class A...
(BASED ON A PRESS RELEASE) — June 02, 2025 — The Pacific Center for Human Security recently hosted a luncheon, gathering community leaders, partners, and advocates to celebrate the strength and nobility of women while fostering dialogue on service, mental health, and cultural preservation. ...
Washington, D.C. — June 03, 2025 — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement regarding seabed critical minerals:
“The people are always my top priority, and I will always stand with you. We highly value our ocean and land, from the reefs to the mountaintops, it’s ours as the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — What was billed as a youth boxing tournament meant to promote fair competition and development ended in controversy, as the American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) raised serious concerns over mismatches, questionable officiating, and misleading assurances from...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Former Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has appealed to Congresswoman Uifa’atali Aumua Amata to consider the negative impact of deep-sea mining near the waters of American Samoa, and “lead our charge to ward off money-grabbing enterprises at the peril of our people.”
In a...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
The Department of Health has closed down four farms after discovering alleged violations and unacceptable practices. In a press statement, the Environmental Health Services Division noted that the farms that have been shut down until further notice are FL Farming in...
High Court of American Samoa [photo: Samoa News Archives]
Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
Following the High Court's denial of a request for an independent prosecutor (IP) in the case of Epifania Suafoa-Tauai, the former director of the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office, who is facing a misdemeanor assault charge, a motion for dismissal has been...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On April 3, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his subtenant allegedly tried to forcibly enter his and his lover's bedroom, and had walked around with a knife threatening them.
He was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Private...
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Pago Pago - AMERICAN SAMOA
On March 31, 2025, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report of an accident which involved two mopeds.
One of the two individuals involved in the accident was later charged with:
Count 1: Careless Driving with Injuries, a...