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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in last week’s hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) on the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and used her time to ask for expert witness testimony on U.S. priorities, aid, and support in the Pacific...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Andrew Agasiva is facing charges related to two separate incidents, both occurring on the same day, December 7, 2024. Two affidavits were issued concerning the two incidents, with bail set at $2,000 in each affidavit.
Agasiva’s initial arrest occurred after a male...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2024, a male individual contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) regarding a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance and also fighting with a group of people.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Yesterday, the House Legal Counsel Nathaniel Savali Sotoa informed the members of the House via a letter he has received has received official communication from the Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula regarding the passage of the five amendments, including the Swain’s delegate’s...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Tuesday, this week, HIGH WIND WARNINGS have been issued by the US National Weather Service in Pago Pago, American Samoa with updates being delivered since Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Government schools are currently on hold for the week, with bad weather predicted...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a female individual who allegedly slapped a minor at church.
The suspect was arrested and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, ( As a class C Misd.) (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 13, 2024, a victim was escorted to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) by his sister to report an alleged assault.
Kosetatino Tavili, the suspect was arrested and charged with: Count 1: Assault in the Second Degree, a class D felony punishable by a term of...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming last week’s bipartisan confirmation and swearing-in of the Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, who received a Senate vote of 72-28.
“I’m happy to see the new Secretary of Agriculture in place, so the USDA can be focused on the...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The Albacore I, a vessel owned by the Governor's nominee for the Director of Marine and Wildlife Resources, Timothy Jones, has been sitting on the waterfront of Pago Pago harbor for quite some time. It sits alongside the Manuatele III, a government-owned vessel.
Jones’...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Why is there a fence now erected around the shade tree and surrounding green area next to Lions Park playground?
Samoa News was told that an amphitheater designed by Silva Construction and slated to be built by them is why Silva erected the fence.
Apparently the...