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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The New Zealand navy has begun recovering fuel and oil from its sunken hydrological ship, the HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Apia, Samoa.
And a court of inquiry into the ship’s sinking found that the crew failed to turn off the ship’s autopilot.
The NZ Navy’s senior...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the transfer of government was accomplished earlier this week with the inauguration of Governor Pulaali'i Nikolao Pula and Lt. Governor Pulu Ae Ae, Jr, the new governor issued Memorandum 002-25 delineating the interim leadership during the transition.
“As we begin a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the nation observes Jan. 9, 2025 as a day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, all VA Pacific Islands Health Care System clinics — including in American Samoa — will be closed.
As another year begins, the VA is looking back with immense pride at how much was...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 23, 2024, a concerned mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her older son who allegedly assaulted her younger son.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 27, 2024, a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of male individual who was allegedly in possession of drugs.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), an unclassified felony punishable...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ nonvoting delegate in the House of Representatives, made a plea on the chamber floor amid Friday’s vote for a speaker, calling attention to a “problem” related to U.S. territories.
“This body and this nation has a...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was officially sworn in on Friday to serve the people of American Samoa for a sixth term in Congress. The new 119th Congress convened on January 3rd, which is the constitutional start date every two years.
“I am humbled to represent our people of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — If 2025 is the year you get your money life sorted, you may be wondering where to begin.
In this five-part series, money correspondent Susan Edmunds guides you through the basics.
FIRST UP: SETTING A BUDGET AND GOALS.
Is getting your finances in order top of your New...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Friday, January 3rd, 2025, the inauguration day for American Samoa's Governor-elect Pulaalii Nikolao Pula and Lt Governor-elect Pulu M. Ae Ae, Jr., began under overcast skies and a light drizzle at Malaeoletau, Fagatogo.
The Fagatogo Pavilion was adorned in red, white...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 22, 2024, a male individual contacted the police station to request assistance regarding his daughter who was allegedly causing a disturbance at their home.
The female defendant was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Private Peace DIsturbance (DV), A class...