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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 22, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault by her cousin who was also causing a disturbance in their home.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Lions Club of Pago Pago is proud to continue sponsorship of the Peace Poster Contest for American Samoa. Elementary schools all across the territory submitted their entries to the Lions in mid- October. The students depicted their interpretation of what “Peace...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The RHEMA Bible Training Center Pago Pago celebrated its second year of ministerial training last Saturday since opening its classroom doors on August 1st last year. Thirteen graduands received first and second-year certificates of completion.
(The word graduand is used...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 17, 2024, a security guard from the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged theft at the ASCC Land Grant taro plantation.
Two suspects, Pouvi Telefoni and William Asiata were arrested and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has received notification that it has been invited to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) ongoing Post-Secondary Success Recognition Program, part of the Department’s “Raise the Bar” Initiative.
According...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata says President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel — former Governor Mike Huckabee of Arkansas, is a fully able candidate.
“Sending a nationally known Governor as the top diplomat to Israel signals our commitment to our...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 15 2024, an investigation disclosed a domestic disturbance involving a husband and his wife at their home.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to fifteen...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — ASG will once again spread Christmas cheer and bring good tidings of joy to our Territory.
The governor’s chief of staff announced all ASG departments, agencies, offices, and authorities will showcase their festive spirit at the American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When the Fono went on recess Monday, September 30th, after completing 40 days of the Fourth Regular Session of the 38th Legislature, leaving 5 days on the table, it was with Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean explaining that this recess was intended to allow members...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In support of the principle of transition of power, Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga formerly conceded in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
Here is the complete text:
“When the people speak, those of us who serve at the will of the people must listen. It is how...