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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula has proclaimed the month of March as Disability Awareness Month in American Samoa. Under the theme “Together We Can”, this observance provides a platform for the disability community to share their experiences, advocate for an improved...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Education’s Science/Health Division has announced the winners of the 42nd Annual American Samoa Island-Wide Science Fair, held from March 24-28 at the Governor H. Rex Lee Auditorium. Open to all K-12 of public and private school students...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Teacher Education Department (TED) of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) hosted its second annual Senior Night, on Thursday, March 27, 2025. It was held at the ASCC Multipurpose Center from 5pm - 7pm.
The purpose of this event was to educate high school...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) conducted a Personnel Training session for Cabinet members at DYWA Tafuna. The training aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the department’s processes and procedures.
Among the attendees were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2024, a Court Marshal observed a male individual at the District Court parking lot operating a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class D felony punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 21, 2025, a female individual called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her husband was allegedly causing a disturbance and had assaulted her in their home.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Monday, March 24, 2025, Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula held a meeting with Colonel Sean McKenna, Director of Public Affairs for the Pacific Air Force (PACAF), at PACAF Headquarters, at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Force Base.
The purpose of the meeting was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa will be celebrating its 125th Flag Day on April 17, 2025, at the Veteran’s Memorial Stadium. A full schedule of events for the day are still to be announced publicly, however a call for food vendors to register has gone out.
The venue is at the stadium and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Enhancing Public Safety in American Samoa! Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula met with FBI officials at the Honolulu Field Office on March 24, 2025, to strengthen ties and address critical law enforcement needs.
Key discussions included expanding training for the Department...
HONOLULU — In a critical call to action, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to address severe funding shortfalls that threaten the future of fisheries management and vital capacity-building programs across the Pacific Islands....