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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 12, 2024, a female individual who lives off island contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged burglary at her home in Ottoville.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 21, 2025, a female called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an incident between two males.
One of the suspects was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the American Samoa Office of Veterans & Military Affairs hosted an orientation event for veterans, military service members, and their families. Lt. Governor Pulu Ae Ar Jr. had the honor of addressing attendees, sharing his gratitude and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate Energy, Power & Water Committee scrutinized the operations and services of the garbage and waste collection of the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) during the final hearing of the First Regular Session of the 39th Legislature, held on March 21, 2025,...
HONOLULU — This week, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council heard a report from the Pacific Islands Fisheries Group (PIFG) summarizing community meetings held in February and March. These meetings gathered fishers’ perspectives on how changing ocean conditions and policies are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 17, 2025, a female called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother allegedly assaulted their 63-year-old mother with a broom and tried to strangle her. The suspect also threatened to kill his family.
He was apprehended immediately and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 20, 2025, a concerned neighbor called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that a female was seeking help after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband.
The husband was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1 & 3: Private Peace Disturbance (...
Apia, SAMOA — The New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) says the Scientific Research Organization of Samoa is continuing to maintain regular monitoring around the sunken Manawanui.
The Manawanui sunk in October 2024 due to crew error.
NZDF commodore Andrew Brown said the research organization is keeping...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Medicaid State Agency (ASMSA) Director Louise Kuaea testified before the House Health Committee on the status of Medicaid services in the Territory last week and this week her agency held its 2025 Annual Medicaid Health Summit, rounding off two weeks...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2024, a couple walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) along with a business owner regarding a damaged rental vehicle. The wife alleged that her husband (suspect) damaged the vehicle during an altercation.
The suspect/ husband was later charged with...