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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite facing criticism and murmurs of discontent from some members of the public, senators yesterday stood firm in their decision to continue recording and posting Senate proceedings, including confirmation hearings, on social media.
Towards the end of their regular...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate concluded its confirmation hearings last Friday by endorsing two additional acting directors nominated by Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula to serve as cabinet members.
Confirmed were Aaron Hall, the Acting Director for the Office of Public Information, and Sione...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 11, 2024, traffic officers observed a male individual lurking around a school campus.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1: Possession of Burglar's Tool, a class D felony punishable by a term of imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in an arrest of male individual who was allegedly discovered with drugs inside his vehicle.
The suspect, Peni Jr. Ulugalu was arrested and charged with Count 1: Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substances (Methamphetamine...
MEDFORD, MA — Ann Mariel Villanueva, Class of 2026 of American Samoa, was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
Tufts University, located on campuses in Boston,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa Airway’s head office has released a press release on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 concerning allegations of the airline transporting drugs from Pago Pago in an empty coffin.
Samoa Airways in its press release says it “would like to address the false and damaging...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Observer is reporting scheduled flights for Samoa Airways on Wednesday this week were cancelled following the positive results for illegal substances and alcohol in 10 per cent of tested staff.
To remedy the issue, Samoa Airways had to charter Talofa Airways costing the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 2, 2024, a neighbor called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report an alleged domestic violence case. The reporter stated she heard people arguing and someone being assaulted.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1, 3, & 5: Private Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 8, 2024, a mother called the Tafuna Police Substation to report that her son allegedly damaged her property because she found his “pipe” (paraphernalia) and hid it.
The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Property...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula visited Tafuna High School this week to honor the reigning 8th Brigade VEX Robotics Tournament Champions and Excellence Award winners Team 21111A and wish its Drone Team 96799B, the best of luck and safe travel as they depart for their...