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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 1, 2026, a victim of a domestic dispute called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported that her former boyfriend, Penetekoso Maligi, allegedly threatened to kill her.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 4, 2026, a concerned family member walked into the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) with the victim and reported a disturbing physical abuse case involving a vulnerable 32-year-old woman with a cognitive disability.
The call led to the arrest and confinement of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — All five fautasi crews invited to represent American Samoa in Samoa’s Independence Fautasi Race next month have confirmed they will not be making the trip. The invited boats — Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II, Alao, Matasaua, Fuao of Vatia, and Fagasa’s Fealofani...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A delegation of key partners involved in the development of the Le Vasa submarine cable system is in American Samoa this week, marking a major step forward in the territory’s participation in Google’s Pacific Connect initiative.
Representatives from AP Telecom—one of the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2026, a disturbing incident inside a supermarket in Pago Pago ended with the arrest of Daniel Lauama, who allegedly forcibly grabbed a woman from behind and attempted to kiss her in public, causing her to suffer an injury while she was trying to escape.
The...
Washington, D.C. — Uifa’atali Amata is congratulating American Samoa’s national competitor in the Poetry Out Loud student program, held in the nation’s capital this week. Mr. Johnson Ailima, a senior at Fa'asao Marist High School, American Samoa’s Poetry Out Loud champion, represented the territory...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer reported this week that the government has given its commitment to transport the five fautasi from American Samoa, its crew and provide accommodation for the Samoa Independence Day celebration.
It reports that five fautasi crew from American Samoa and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAAN SAMOA — The U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) leadership joined Governor Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula and the people of American Samoa in commemorating Flag Day, honoring the historic relationship between the United States and the territory and announcing new investments to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the world celebrateS UNESCO’s 15th International Jazz Day on April 30, with over 190 countries, American Samoa together with Samoa under the umbrella of the Samoana Jazz & Arts Festival (SJAF) 2Samoas inaugurated in 2014, proudly highlights its unique cultural...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Soldiers from the 9th Mission Support Command hosted an open house at the Pele U.S. Army Reserve Center in Ili'ili, American Samoa, April 25, 2026. The event was the first of its kind in American Samoa and supported Army Reserve recruiting and retention efforts while...