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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After unanimous confirmation by the Senate (16-0), Acting Commissioner of Public Safety Ta’aga Sa’ite Moliga headed to the House for two days of confirmation hearings.
Faipule spent little time questioning Ta’aga’s experience and credentials. Having served eight years...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation regarding another female individual who allegedly assaulted the clients and staff of the Shelter for Women and Children.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with: Count 1, 2, 3, &...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the bipartisan Senate confirmation of former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, by a vote of 79-18, as Secretary of the Interior.
“I’m happy to see Secretary Burgum promptly confirmed, and with an administration change, it’s best for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The U.S. Army reported the death of a soldier this past Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Spc. Faamavaega Tanielu, a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery Brigade, passed away following an early morning incident on post, according...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Despite an amendment passed in 2022 by the voters of American Sāmoa to allow the Swains Island constituency to vote in the House, Faipule Suʻa Alex Jennings has still not been able to vote in the recent confirmation hearings of Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula’s cabinet...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety’s investigation into a burglary ring that allegedly targets residential, business and government facilities in the Nuuuli, Tafuna and Iliili area continues, with 5 suspects currently in its sights. It’s unknown at this time, if any of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Legislature (Fono) reconvened on January 27, 2025, with its primary focus being to confirm Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula’s nominees for key government positions. The process of legislative confirmation, outlined in American Samoa Code Annotated (ASCA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A significant step forward in promoting American Samoa as a unique tourist destination is in the works, and it is intended to also foster economic opportunities for the territory.
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) is forming a collaborative partnership with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 10, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report an alleged assault on her cousin by her boyfriend.
The 50 year-old suspect, Matagofie Talamoa was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Teacher of the Year is one of four finalists from across the country vying to become the 2025 National Teacher of the Year.
She is Mikaela Saelua who teaches senior English, journalism/ yearbook, AP English language and composition at Leone High School....