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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is sending appreciation to American Samoa’s nurses in celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which begins with National Nurses Day (May 6) in the U.S., followed by National School Nurse Day, National Student Nurses Day (May 8), and the week...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 15, 2026, a woman contacted the Leone Police Station (LPS) regarding a woman, Wendy Tavili, who allegedly threatened her with a hammer after a verbal altercation.
Tavili was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 13, 2026, a concerned family member and minor (victim) walked into the Leone Police Station (LPS) and reported that the victim was allegedly assaulted by her father.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tautalatasi Tuatoo Elementary School (TTES) in Alofau is proud to announce that it has been awarded a six-year accreditation term by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a recognition that reaffirms the school’s commitment to educational excellence and...
Senior student Lilien Māleeleh-Jonita Ve’e of Fitiuta, Manu’a has been named the 2026 Manu’a High School recipient of the Rotary Four-Way Test Award, presented by Rotary Club of Pago Pago.
Miss Ve’e is the proud daughter of Ioramo and Faapapau Ve’e.
Her achievement reflects her hard work and the...
Vision 2030 framework — A guiding direction for the Territory’s future transportation infrastructure
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Port Administration Director Barney Sene presented his Vision 2030 framework during a town hall meeting hosted by the American Samoa Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening last week, emphasizing from the outset that a vision is not a plan, but the guiding direction for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sausage prices and ice cream went down in April — good news for graduation parties, however, the Basic Food Index for American Samoa rose slightly.
Eight food items have contributed directly to the hike in food costs, which include chicken (2.4%) $19.57 for a 10kg case,...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is thanking teachers at the start of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, and released the following statement.
“Thank you so much to all our dedicated teachers. I am usually able to attend most of our graduations, and I’m always so appreciative of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 30, 2026, police officers responded to a complaint about students trespassing at an abandoned residence in Petesa. The investigation has developed into a major criminal case now before the court, involving serious allegations of sexual abuse, exploitation, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 9, 2026, a domestic disturbance in Leone resulted in the arrest of a woman after police responded to reports of property damage and threatening behavior that allegedly placed several children in fear.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...