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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Off the coast of American Samoa, a remote U.S. territory known for its tuna canneries and oceanic biodiversity, plans are quietly unfolding to turn the surrounding deep waters into a new frontier for mineral extraction. At the center of this movement is John Wasko,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 17, 2025, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that his office was burglarized. A police investigation later revealed that the incident was allegedly part of a pay dispute, involving theft, property damage, and threats of assault....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 7, 2025, a man walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported a vehicle incident which allegedly involved three victims.
A suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Reckless Driving With Injuries, a class A misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment not...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Four young tennis stars from American Samoa have received invitations to represent the Pacific Oceania region in the prestigious Australian Team Event in Gold Coast, Australia, scheduled from June 23 to June 30, 2025.
The athletes selected include:
• Hermann Thomsen (U11...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill she sponsored, with Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) as the original cosponsor, the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act, H.R. 531.
The bipartisan legislation provides congressional...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 8, 2025, authorities received a call regarding a domestic dispute between a mother and daughter.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen days, a fine of $300...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 4th, 2025, a man contacted the police and requested assistance regarding a friend that was trying to break into his house after he told him to leave.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass (DV), a class B misdemeanor punishable by a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Irene Lordez-Ann Mamea recently achieved a remarkable milestone, graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Florida's Brooks College of Health in Jacksonville.
She is the proud daughter of Faiaoga Mamea Jr. of Masausi, American Samoa,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The desire to connect with living family, and with those who have passed on, is bringing a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple to American Samoa.
Entering the So’otaga Open House held last month at the Department of Youth and Women’s Affairs arena in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Friday, May 9, 2025 — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 82nd Commencement Ceremony this Friday, May 16th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium.
At press time, 74 ASCC students are slated to receive their degrees and certificates from...