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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, an off -duty officer reported to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) that two suspects were disturbing the peace in a public place by engaging in a fight.
Both suspects were arrested and confined.
Samoa News was able to obtain only the affidavit for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to request assistance regarding a male individual who was allegedly causing a disturbance. The reporter claimed that the defendant also assaulted individuals including his 6-month-old son...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last Tuesday, the Finafinau team embarked on a meaningful journey to the islands of Manu’a, specifically to the communities of Ofu and Olosega. The mission was clear — to educate and inspire the next generation on how to protect the environment, with a special focus on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga and First Lady Ella Mauga, accompanied by several cabinet members and staff on Monday, visited local institutions to spread love and happiness this festive season. Their visits included the annual gift giving presentation at the local...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 6, 2024, at around 8:39 a.m., a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) claiming that her husband threatened to kill her and their kids.
The defendant was later charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 26-member Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) reached some momentous decisions at its recent annual conference in Suva.
That's the view of a member of environmental watchdog group, the Pew Charitable Trusts' international fisheries project, Glen...
Washington, D.C. — The American Samoa Department of Public Safety is set to receive $470,821 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
This State Electronic Data Collections (SEDC) crash data grant will support the Island...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) will hold its 81st Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 13th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium.
At press time, 121 students are slated to receive their degrees and certificates, although that number is...
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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA
O le aso 3 o Oketopa, 2024, sa valaau atu ai se tina i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, e ripotia le sauaina o ia e lona to’alua, ona ua masalosalo ia te ia.
E ui ina sa sola le ua molia, mai i leoleo, ae na mafai ona pu’eina o ia i se taimi mulimuli ane, ma molia ai loa i le...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 4, 2024, an “aiga” bus arrived at the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) transporting two male suspects who allegedly caused a disturbance on the bus.
The two male individuals, Thomas Hafoka and Denis Kirisome, were arrested and both charged with:
Count 1: Public...