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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The polls are open in American Samoa for a run-off election to decide who will be the territory's governor and lieutenant governor for the next four years.
The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial race on November 5....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 14, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an unknown male who allegedly assaulted two women in the store by trying to kiss them.
The defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 13, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault by her husband.
The suspect was arrested and charge with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree ( As a C. Misd.) (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate former Congressman Doug Collins, to lead the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA).
“I am happy to welcome the nomination of Rep. Doug Collins to be Secretary of the VA,” said Congresswoman Aumua Amata, Vice...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of yesterday, the Election Office in Tafuna received a total of 63 filled off-island absentee ballot forms for today's gubernatorial runoff election, from the 145 off-island voters who had requested absentee ballot forms for the November 5th general elections....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 4, 2024, a mother contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report her son who allegedly stole her new vehicle from their home.
The defendant was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Tampering in the First Degree, a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 11, 2024, a high school counselor contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged harassment of a 17- year-old minor by her 25-year-old boyfriend.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Resisting Arrest, a class A misdemeanor...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming the announcement of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as the nominee for Secretary of the Interior.
“Governor Burgum is a seasoned executive as a two-term governor and former technology CEO, and a great choice to lead the Department of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Deputy Elections Commissioner Tavai Fiti Tavai has responded to a Samoa News inquiry regarding the legality of the 2024 Gubernatorial Elections, due to concerns of the potential legal implications if, following a Pula & Pulu victory in next week's runoff, the Lemanu...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 11, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported an alleged assault of her mother by her brother.
The defendant was apprehended while sleeping inside his mother’s house and charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third...