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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Feleti Barstow Public Library launched its new Bookmobile during a special ceremony held at Matafao Elementary School on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Acting Territorial Librarian, Loring Faiivae, opened the ceremony by welcoming guests and highlighting the Bookmobile's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 30, 2025, a man called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a man allegedly broke into their house and attempted to break into his 14-year-old sister’s room.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 2, & 5: Rape, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 4, 2025, an employee of the Department of Agriculture (DOA) called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported an alleged burglary at their building in Tafuna.
Two suspects, Tino Fa’aivi and Time Suimai were later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tantalizing aroma of global cuisine at last week’s First Friday at the Lions Park wasn’t the only thing drawing crowds. Tafuna High School’s Science Club took center stage with a powerful outreach campaign on marine health, drawing attention to two critical issues...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Here is a glimpse of the 125th Flag Day program for American Samoa, set for April 17, 2025.
The week of festivities will kick off on Sunday, April 13, with a church service at the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa’s Ua Taunu’u Chapel in Kanana Fou at 2 p....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 6, 2025, a store owner contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report that a female individual allegedly stole several Similac Formula containers from their store.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with Count 1: Stealing, a class C felony...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 31, 2025, a male individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report his friend who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their family party.
The suspect was apprehended after trying to flee the scene and was later charged with:
Count 1: Private...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — There will be fewer than 3 weeks after the American Samoa Flag Day on April 17, 2025 (next week) that the Swains Island’s 100 year Anniversary of becoming a part of American Samoa, will be celebrated, May 13, 2025.
While awaiting final plans from ASG, the Swains Island...
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA – The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency hosted its Medicaid Health Summit from March 24–26, 2025, gathering leaders from across government, healthcare, and the community to collaborate under the theme: “O le Ta Avega Tausoa Fa’atasi – Working Together for a Healthier...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The crew members of Paepaeulupo’o of Aua as they prepared for yesterday’s practice session, in anticipation of the 2025 Flag Day Regatta, which is tentatively scheduled for this coming Tuesday, April 15 or Wednesday, April 16 — which day it will be held depends on...