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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill his wife the same way that happened in the incident of the woman in Mapusaga, who was brutally murdered by her husband.
Mr. Hipa Bryce was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sergeant First Class Billy Faoa and his team from the Hawaii National Guard are in American Samoa again to recruit more local high school students who are interested in becoming National Guards and at the same time carry on with their education.
Samoa News caught up with...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Earth tremors were felt on Monday by residents in American Samoa at around 6:30p.m (local time). Several residents reported the tremors as lasting for about 3 seconds, but definitely felt.
The tremors have been been identified by the US Geological Survey as occurring...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Monday morning, Dec. 11, the American Samoa South Pacific Games Team (ASSA) attended the morning devotional at the Governor's Office, where Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the team. The recognition was in appreciation of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 30, 2023, a traffic stop in Fagaalu resulted in the arrest of a 21-year-old female, Osomanu Tauane and a 23-year-old male, Tien Vuxuan for possession of methamphetamine (meth).
Ms Tauane was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Unlawful...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 21, 2023, a woman contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) claiming that her husband had assaulted her over an alleged affair with their son.
The husband was arrested and charged with the following:
Count 1: Assault in Third Degree, a class A misdemeanor...
Honolulu, HAWAII — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024 traditional lunar calendar for American Samoa and other territories. The 13-month calendars aim to raise awareness about traditional ecological knowledge and enhance...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 27, 2023, a man was arrested for disturbing the peace in the village of Mesepa. He claimed he was a victim of “black magic” (witchcraft) and believed that someone was controlling him.
He was charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Ms Olivia Reid met with his Excellency, Bishop Kolio Etuale, at his office to present the Lealaifuaneva Peter E. Reid Charitable Foundation donation for the Diocese of Samoa- Pago Pago for $87,200 to go towards the following school projects...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dr. Jolene Cogbill, PHD, Professor of the School of National Science and Mathematics at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii was in the territory last week to introduce their program, "I am a Scientist."
Dr. Cogbill explained to Samoa News the details of her...