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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2024, police officers conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of the passenger who allegedly asked the authorities if he could drink his beer during the traffic stop.
The suspect, Junior Fa’avae was apprehended and later charged with Count 1...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for this year, and express appreciation to all the participating students, their teachers, this year’s expert judges, and the sponsors that make this opportunity...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Treasury announced that tax refunds for batches 4 and 5 are being released today, Friday, March 21, 2025.
Individuals who filed on January 31st to partial of February 3rd will get their refunds through direct deposits, the United States Post Office, or...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Senate hearing was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to examine the status of government payouts but senators quickly expanded to discussions to new positions in the Governor’s Office, dovetailing queries into the government’s finances.
Senators queried Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula joyfully cuts the ribbon dedicating the Le’atele Elementary School’s new multi-purpose gymnasium last week.
In his keynote address, the Governor expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, "The First Lady and I were watching...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 19, 2024, a store owner called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an unknown male who allegedly stole a set of keys that accessed their washing and water machines.
The defendant was identified by the officers as a known criminal and was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 5, 2025, a father contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that his son allegedly assaulted his other son and then threatened to cut him into pieces.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor’s Office hosted its first Health and Human Services (HHS) Stakeholders Meeting last week, a step in strengthening collaboration among key agencies and partners within the Health and Human Services ecosystem.
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula encouraged all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ Board of Directors has been receiving illegal allowances of $1,000 per member after their meetings, which sometimes occurred twice a month.
This revelation came from Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono during Tuesday's Senate Hospital and Public Health Committee...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Governor and Lieutenant Governor witnessed the remains of US Army paratrooper Specialist Faamavaega Tanielu, Jr. of Mesepa arriving on the delayed HA465 from Honolulu.
His parents and church members were present to witness one of the sons of American Samoa’s final...