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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. She will assume command at an official Change of Command...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 19, 2026, local police responded to a reported domestic disturbance from a concerned mother at a residence in Petesa.
The suspect was later arrest and charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 23, 2026, a caller from a car rental/ store business in Nuuuli contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting police assistance.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Agriculture and Empowering Pacific Island Communities (EPIC) proudly announce a collaborative effort to support the American Samoa Community Food Bank through the donation and distribution of essential food supplies to vulnerable families...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has imposed a temporary halt on all local fund expenditures in an effort to tighten government fiscal control. The freeze, which took effect on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and extends through Friday, April 10, 2026, is intended to give the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 2, 2026, a distressed victim of a domestic dispute contacted the local authorities and reported that Togi Fereti allegedly broke into her house and assaulted her inside her residence in Pago Pago.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 3, 2026, at approximately 7:47 p.m., police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a residence in Fagatogo involving a married couple.
The defendant was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree (DV), a class A misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of American Samoa (BGCAS) proudly welcomed community members, families and local leaders to its Open House event held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Guests were invited to tour the Clubhouse, meet staff and experience firsthand the wide range of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Amata visited Yale University a few days ago, warmly hosted by American Samoa’s college students there and the Chen family at Yale’s historic campus, during their Pasifika Festival celebrating the people and culture of the Pacific Islands.
“Fa’afetai...