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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fishermen, community leaders, scientists, and fisheries managers from the Pacific Island region — including American Samoa, Guam, CNMI, Saipan and the Hawaiian Islands gathered in Honolulu last week for an interactive presentation hosted by the Marine Resource Education...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On the heels of Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pulu's Chief of Staff High Chief Taito Ali’itasi Afuola-Mauga resignation announcement on May 1, 2025, a new Chief of Staff has been appointed, according to a general memorandum from the Office of the Governor, dated May 2, 2025...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula expressed confidence in the newly revived American Samoa Nurses Association (ASNA) after meeting with representatives to recognize their recent revival and ongoing contributions to healthcare in the territory. After several years of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2025, police officers responded to a victim who walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that he was allegedly assaulted and stabbed by a man named Paea Fifita.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASCC Nursing Department's students are currently in Manu'a conducting outreach and health education at Segaula Manu’a High School. This gives a closer look into the life of nursing students and what it takes to pursue a career in Nursing. You can start your journey...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Jonathan Teddy Veisa was last seen April 26, 2025 in Iliili.
According to the DPS information Mr. Veisa is 43 years old and lives in Fogagogo/ Vaitogi. If you have any...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 22nd Annual Steinlager I'a Lapo'a Fishing Tournament, which welcomed anglers from Samoa and New Zealand, officially concluded last Friday. The event culminated in a prestigious Award & Closing Ceremony Banquet at DDW Cafe on Saturday evening, marking the end of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula and Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. have announced that they have “reluctantly accepted the resignation of Chief of Staff, High Chief Taito Ali’itasi Afuola-Mauga,” according to a press release dated May 1, 2025. There is no specific...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With Mother’s Day just a little over a week away, shopping is in the air after ASG Treasurer Donald Kruse, in a media release, announced that tax refunds for batches 12-14 will be released and ready for pick up from the Disbursing Office today, Friday, May 2nd, 2025....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 1, 2025, a concerned grandfather contacted the Tafuna Police Substation regarding a suspect, who allegedly threatened to assault three minors, which included his grandson, with a machete.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1 & 3 :...