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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 23, 2034, Leone High School (LHS) vice principal called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a break in at LHS campus. A suspect allegedly broke into the principal’s office and stole a laptop and a speaker.
The suspect confessed to stealing the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ASCC Students Association for Fa'a-Samoa (SAFF), in partnership with House of Flying Daggers, presented the play "Fala o Futa" at the ASCC Multipurpose Centre on February 27, 2025.
"Fala o Futa" explored the origin of the Finemat, an important cultural element in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata responded to Samoa News’ request for comments of her groundwork for when grant funding cuts become a reality in American Samoa. Samoa News published a Just Asking article about rising community concerns on the issue, in its Monday, Mar. 3,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Five appointments for new directors for the Pulaali’i and Pulu Administration have been announced, with two of the appointments replacing two nominees that were rejected by the Fono during their confirmation hearings.
Mrs. Edna Noga has been appointed acting director for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, traffic officers came upon a disturbance between two male individuals, resulting in one of the men being arrested for disturbing the peace and allegedly assaulting the other man’s sister.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, a concerned mother called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) for assistance regarding her son who was allegedly causing a disturbance by attempting to assault two victims.
Peter Tiamaniani was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Concerns in the community continue to rise about the territory’s future economic well -being as the Trump Administration cuts to federal funding under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk — special advisor to the president — resonate...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 21, 2024, a male individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a male individual who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening to kill him.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 22, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged domestic violence incident.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace DIsturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The first General Assembly for the Department of Health (DOH) was held on Friday, February 14, 2025, where staff and management were welcomed, along with the newly appointed Director, Dr. Saipale Fuimaono, and his leadership team.
The assembly commenced with a service,...