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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of the Treasury has announced that it will release the first batch of tax refunds on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
It comes in response to an overwhelming number of submissions — more than 5,000 — received starting April 20, 2026. To facilitate a more organized...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Roy J. D. Hall Jr. has officially been appointed as an Administrative Law Judge for American Samoa. Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula made the appointment in a general memorandum dated May 22, 2026, after a review process that recognized Hall's extensive qualifications and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pacific Center in Human Security (PCHS) is celebrating a major milestone as 15 of the 21 inclusive-Emergency Management (iEM) trainees in the cohort graduated on May 15, 2026, with Associate of Science degrees in iEM. The remaining students are anticipated to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA —On April 30, 2026, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding her nephew who was allegedly causing a disturbance and threatening her in front of their residence in Aua while intoxicated.
Authorities identified the defendant as Isaia Pulega who was later...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 2, 2026, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a woman of a disturbance at a residence in Fatumafuti.
Two defendants were later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) is proud to announce the successful installation of five high-mast floodlight poles at the Port of Pago Pago Container Yard.
The project included the full removal of outdated light poles and aging electrical systems and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day — formerly known as Decoration Day — commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in military service.
Extended to a three-day weekend, Monday, May 25, 2026 is a federal and local holiday for most of the nation’s workers...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Board of Higher Education has opted not to renew the contract of Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi-Pato, who has served as the President of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) for nearly 26 years. In a formal letter dated April 30 and signed by all eight members of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 29, 2026, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a family member who was allegedly causing a disturbance at his family residence, while intoxicated.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Property Damage in the Third Degree...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 29, 2026, a woman called the local police substation and reported an alleged burglary at the W & K Store in Nu’uuli.
A suspect identified as Junior Maluia was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony...