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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mary J. Tuinei Gneshin, born and raised in American Samoa and a graduate of Leone High School, has been appointed as the Commanding Officer of the 78th Legal Operations Detachment, United States Army Reserve.
On May 3, 2026, she assumed command at an official Change of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The US Department of the Interior (DOI), has requested an addition $4 million in its 2027 budget for a “critical mineral leasing” project.
DOI which oversees the country’s domestic deep sea mining plans, has released a timeline for issuing the first deep sea mineral...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) is proud to announce a series of updates designed to significantly enhance the travel experience for both passengers and visitors. The improvements, which span from aesthetic upgrades to functional additions, reflect the airport'...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 4, 2026, a late-night domestic violence incident which ended with the arrest of a husband accused of physically assaulting his wife in front of their child.
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On April 6, 2026, a disturbance inside the Territorial Bank of American Samoa’s Utulei branch ended in an arrest after a man allegedly entered the bank yelling profanities, verbally threatening a customer, and resisting officers who attempted to take him into custody....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) announced that its newly appointed Board of Directors convened its first meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026. During this inaugural session, the Board elected its officers and began outlining preliminary priorities aimed at...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The passing of Senator Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson marks the loss of a distinguished leader whose lifelong service to education, government, and Samoan culture leaves an enduring legacy in American Samoa.
Alo passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Mayo Clinic in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The inflation rate for American Samoa has risen again, increasing by 1.0% after a drop in the last quarter of 2025. In addition, the quarterly percentage change rate registered at a 0.5% increase.
The Transportation Group has the highest expenditure, with an annual...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Senate-passed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, because it ends the 75-day partial government shutdown, and sends the bill with bipartisan support to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law, which...
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...