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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community Development Network (OceaniaCDN), in partnership with community organizations, schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and local partners including the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA), held the American Samoa STEAM...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has made a significant leadership change by appointing Faʻalanaʻipupu Taase Sagapolutele as the Acting Police Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety.
This appointment is effective immediately and follows the resignation of Taʻaga...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Acting Police Commissioner Falanaʻipupu Lavataʻi Taʻase Sagapolutele has raised serious concerns regarding the recent arrest of a man in Samoa, who is believed to be linked to a network of Samoa nationals involved in a murder case in Vietnam.
Specifically, James...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The newly established Home and Community-Based Services Commission held its inaugural meeting last week, at the Office of Samoan Affairs, with the aim of strengthening healthcare access and support for the people of American Samoa, especially the territory's growing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Saturday, May 23, 2026, local police officers were notified at approximately 6:40 a.m. regarding an incident in the village of Vaitogi involving an unidentified man who had been discovered with severe injuries in a remote area off an access road.
Upon receiving this...
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026 the world's most prestigious science competition for young innovators was held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona. Congratulations to our incredible students, Kim Garcia, Alana Joserose, Rachael Park and Yoon Seo Pyo who...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 207th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council (Council) will convene in person June 9- 11, 2026, at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center, Fagatogo, AS. A remote participation option will be available by web conference (Webex).
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 11, 2026, police officers at the Central Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) responded to a late-night disturbance in the village of Afono involving both adults and juveniles.
Two suspects, later identified as Fa’apo So’oula and Piliati Sauta were later charged with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, Sagalala Lafaele was taken into custody after authorities alleged that he violated a court order restricting his driving privileges following a prior careless driving conviction in American Samoa.
Lafaele was later charged with Count 1: Criminal Contempt...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A significant moment during the Swains Island Day commemoration service earlier this month was the reading of the Swains Island proclamations in both English and Samoan by two Swains Island representatives. The English version was read by Thomas Campbell Edgar, grandson...