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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pula & Pulu administration is beginning to take shape with letters of termination being sent out as new employees replace them, as well as political appointees for department directors and heads begin to make their way to the Fono for confirmation.
The first...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sounding a note of caution to Pacific Islands nations that sign agreements with China for economic interests.
For instance, a press release from the Congresswoman’s office said the new visa exemption agreement between Samoa and China may...
WASHINGTON — In an effort to clarify the Office of Management and Budget’s Jan. 27 memo (M-25-13) regarding temporarily pausing certain agency grant, loan and financial assistance programs, the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday announced it has conducted a comprehensive analysis of all...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 7, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a female individual requesting assistance regarding a male individual who allegedly pulled a gun on her and her family.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 8, 2024, a female individual contacted the police station to report an alleged assault on four minors by her father-in-law.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace DIsturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The newly-appointed Secretary of the Office of Samoan Affairs, Fai'ivae Iuli A. Godinet, testified at the Senate Samoan Affairs Committee hearing on the Property- Alienation of Land bill on Tuesday.
Fai'ivae informed the senators that he had thoroughly examined the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The International Seabed Authority (ISA), a division of the United Nations, has awarded “observer” status to the American Samoa Economic Development Council (ASEDC). There are 60 ISA Non-Governmental Organization observers worldwide. Observers may be present at ISA...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 5, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a land dispute between two families that resulted in a fight.
Four suspects were arrested but only Tufi Misipeka was charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2024, police officers responded to a call reporting a male individual allegedly disturbing the peace.
The suspect, Joe To’imalo was arrested and later charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor by imprisonment for six months, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Henry Vailolo recently graduated from the Air Force Basic Training program in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Fale Pati and Misipati Mulipola Savele Pati of Pago Pago and Manono, Samoa. His parents' steadfast support and encouragement have instilled in him a strong...