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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In the spirit of giving & kindness — tis’ the season — the American Samoa Red Cross Chapter received a $2,138 check raised by employees of StarKist Samoa through its $1 Donation Drive. These funds will support ongoing relief efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s director of Marine and Wildlife Resources Taotasi Archie Soliai is ecstatic that American Samoa has been granted observer status in the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
The Deputy Director General of the FFA, Dr Pio Manoa, informed Soliai that the 135th...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 25, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received an anonymous call reporting that he allegedly saw two inmates and a police officer in a vehicle in Vaitogi. Police officers were able to locate the vehicle which resulted in an arrest of one of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 24, 2024, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) requested assistance from the Vice & Narcotics Division regarding drugs that were allegedly discovered during a traffic stop.
The driver, Kolby Felua’i was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Unlawful...
Apia, SAMOA — It has been a smooth transition for Talofa Airways to begin operation out of the regional airport this week with eight flights per day to and from American Samoa.
Founder of the locally owned airline, Toleafoa Jeffrey Hunter said the smaller terminal was convenient for passengers in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate resumed its regular sessions for the final five days of the 38th Legislature yesterday with the swearing-in of a new senator.
This change came about due to the resignation of former Manua District #2 Senator Malaepule Saite Moliga, who vacated his seat and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The incoming administration of Governor-Elect Pula has formally requested some specific support and assistance from the Lemanu & La’apui Administration to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
The formal request was made in a letter addressed to Gov. Lemanu P.S....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 1, 2024, a female coach contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault on one of her players, a 16-year-old male, by an adult female.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree ( As a C. Misd...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 29, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her husband allegedly assaulted her and her daughter.
The defendant was apprehended after fleeing the scene and was charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata took part in a ten-member Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Barbados, following Thanksgiving Day, at the invitation of Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, in which Members of Congress joined the people of Barbados in commemorating their...