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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 16, 2024, at about 12:02p.m, a woman and her mother walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to file a report against her brother and to seek assistance regarding the alleged threats by her brother — later identified as Tufue Silao — received at their home...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The upcoming 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawaii slated for June 6- 16, will showcase the various disciplines of traditional art including the work of local carver To'oto'o Tile Tuala-Tamaalelagi and other local wood carvers. To’oto’o is leading the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 23, 2024, an anonymous woman contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged disturbance in the village of Fagatogo.
The suspect Faivale Fa’atoia was apprehended and later charged with the following:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance — a class B...
Washington, D.C. — A new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) says cancer is the second-highest cause of death among Native Hawaiian individuals, and third-highest cause among Guamanian and Samoan people in the United States.
The Society's report looks at figures for Asian-American, Native...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ Tropical Medical Center (LBJTMC) is pleased to announce that Larson Public Accountant, Independent Auditors, has provided the hospital with an unqualified audit opinion for Financial Years 2022 and 2023.
This achievement is a testament to our commitment to...
ST. GEORGE, UT — Utah Tech University celebrated the 2024 graduating class of 2,967 students at its 113th Commencement ceremonies on Friday.
During the first ceremony, held in the morning on May 3 at the Greater Zion Stadium at Utah Tech University, 31 percent of graduates earned their associate...
Washington, DC — Critical updates on anti-discrimination provisions to Section 1557, designed to protect underserved communities from health care discrimination in the Affordable Care Act, are a good first step towards advancing health equity, says the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Economic Development Authority executive director believes there could be 10 billion tons of valuable metals on the territory's seafloor.
John Wasko told the Pacific Island Times seabed resources will significantly change the geopolitical relationship of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa will soon start its process of identifying homes and businesses that lack a high-speed Internet connection and are therefore eligible for grants from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This public process allows for eligible...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a moving statement honoring Am Samoa Teachers, Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga said the dedication of teachers to our children's education is truly remarkable. Their role transcends mere instruction; it encompasses mentorship, guidance, and support, ensuring that every student...