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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a step toward proving cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) in partnership with Eastern Power Solutions (EPS) broke ground for the American Samoa Solar and Storage project in the village of Pavaia’I this past Friday,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 22, 2024, a concerned neighbor contacted Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report two men fighting and throwing rocks. The neighbor stated that one of her cousin’s cars was damaged as a result of the disturbance.
Two suspects, Pesaeli Poufa and Vaaimamao Poufa,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 25, 2024, a concerned tenant contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report a man causing disturbance at a set of apartments in Tafuna. The suspect was threatening to shoot anyone if he didn't speak to the owner of the apartments.
Douglas Tuigamala was...
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma is the new chairman of the Appropriations Committee, tasked with next year’s appropriations.
“I am delighted to welcome the appointment of my close friend Tom Cole as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, perhaps in some ways the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a notable achievement for Tafuna High School and its community in American Samoa, Cadet Command Sergeant Major Charles Tauiliili has been awarded a three-year National Army ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship, valued at over $80,000, covers full tuition and fees,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — With all the negative publicity on how long it is taking to complete construction of the new Fono building, and local media reporting lawmakers venting their frustrations on the matter, a lot of progress has actually been achieved over the past two months.
The empty...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — United States Geological Survey research data estimates 10 billion tons of subsea electric vehicle critical minerals lie on the ocean floor within American Samoa’s Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ.
John Wasko, executive director of the community non profit corporation,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2024, a security guard from the Flame’s Nightclub contacted the Tafuna Police Substation for assistance as one of the security men was assaulted by two defendants. A police officer was also assaulted during the apprehension of one of the two defendants.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 23, 2024, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) alleging that her husband assaulted her. The woman had to walk from Nuuuli to Fagaima with her 3-year-old and 5-year-old children to use her mother’s phone to contact the police.
The defendant was...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming bipartisan passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill she led as sponsor, with Congressman Ed Case (D-HI) as the original cosponsor, the South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act, H.R. 1792.
H.R. 1792 is bipartisan congressional...