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Pago Pago, American Samoa — The Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) has officially selected global engineering and architecture firm HDR (www.hdrinc.com) based in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, to lead the comprehensive American Samoa Seaports Masterplanning project.
The upcoming master plan will...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, police officers in Fagatogo responded to a reported assault at a local business after an employee was allegedly attacked while at work.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following statement in recognition of National EMS Week 2026, honoring Emergency Medical Services professionals in American Samoa and across the nation:
“Thank you to our Emergency Medical Services professionals, EMTs, paramedics,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 6, 2026, a woman called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that a man allegedly entered her home unlawfully and caused a disturbance.
The suspect, later identified as Utusia Iuta was arrested and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The annual Arbor Week celebration in American Samoa reached new heights this year with the first-ever Indoor Greenhouse Gala, held on May 1, 2026, at the ASCC Multi-Purpose Center. The evening brought together over 200 community members, leaders, government agencies, and...
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...