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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 7, 2024, a female individual contacted a police officer to report an alleged assault on her brother.
The defendant attempted to flee the scene but was eventually captured where he was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming a nationwide announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that restores $30,382 in funds to recipients in American Samoa.
This is part of a national restoration of $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers, who were...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulates the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) upon receiving notice of a federal grant of $282,335 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This Community Facility Disaster Grant is to replace equipment and furniture...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Basic Food Index (BFI) for American Samoa recorded a 0.2% increase in November 2024. Out of the 20 food commodities monitored in the BFI, 9 experienced price increases.
However, a few foods remained unchanged and are good buys this month, including fish $5.18, corned...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged burglary at her mother’s house.
A suspect, Sam Semu, was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 5, 2024, Tafuna Police Substation received a call from an individual reporting an alleged peace disturbance and assault.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV) with Penalty Enhancement, a class C misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has announced the fall 2024 recipients of its two “in-house” scholarships, the President’s Merit Scholarship and the Saili le Atamai Non-Pell Scholarship. All ASCC students may apply for these scholarships, including those who...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage by a vote of 378-25 of the bipartisan Lahaina National Heritage Area Act, H.R. 8219, of which she is one of seven cosponsors.
The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to assess the feasibility and suitability of...
Pago Pago, AS – Intersections Toa O le Afi’s (TOA) two-year project culminated with a Fireknife Competition that demonstrated a dazzling display of talent, tradition, and unrelenting passion as the TOA participants and invited fireknife dancers lit up the night sky with their extraordinary...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 3, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report she was allegedly assaulted by her husband because he was suspicious of her having an affair.
The suspect was apprehended after he fled from police and was later charged with...