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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a man returning to his home after nine months found his place ransacked and damaged, his truck damaged and some of his property from the robbery allegedly sold. He also identified the alleged suspect by name.
The suspect was later identified and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 125th Flag Day Fautasi Race ran Wednesday April 16, after bad weather conditions delayed the regatta, on Tuesday.
It was decided Tuesday afternoon by the Flag Day Committee, after the delay, that 2 elimination heats and a final race would be run for the winner of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — For the first time ever, the U.S. Navy is bringing Navy Week to American Samoa, April 14-17. As part of a global outreach effort, American Samoa Navy Week is connecting Sailors with the community through a variety of performances, educational events, and service projects...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Friday, April 11, 2025, a delegation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) paid a courtesy visit to Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula and Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr.
While in American Samoa, the delegation will also participate in the 125th Flag Day...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 12, 2025, a high school staff member contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding an 18-year-old who allegedly went on campus at one of the high schools while intoxicated.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Underage...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 24, 2024, police officers stopped a vehicle due to expired tags, which led to Methamphetamine being found in the vehicle.
The driver was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substances (Methamphetamine), a felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Visitors bureau has been welcoming this week visitors and guests who have traveled from afar to commemorate the 125th year birthday of the union with the United States of America.
“We are honored by the visit of the Governor of Hawaii, Honorable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a general memorandum, dated April 4th, the Office of the Governor lays out the scheduled events for the 125th Flag Day Celebration 2025 that Gov. Pulal’i’i Nikolai Pula expects all government Directors and Deputies to attend. They are:
Flag Day Service — that...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 7, 2025, an employee of Nana’s Construction Company walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged burglary at one of their construction sites, located in Happy Valley.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Stealing, a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in celebration of Flag Day 2025, which marks 125 years of American Samoa’s official relationship with the United States.
“Flag Day is a wonderful tradition in American Samoa, and this year has added significance as...