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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Horizons School is proud to announce that Alana Joserose, a sophomore, has been selected as one of the 55 middle and high school students recognized as 2026 National STEM Champions.
EXPLR recently announced the 2026 National STEM champions, as America celebrates...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call from a concerned citizen reporting an alleged disturbance in Petesa.
Two suspects were arrested, and one was charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 28, 2026, a man called the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged disturbance in the village of Gataivai.
Solofua Fa'atafa was later arrested and charged with Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (March 30, 2026) The Port Administration is pleased to report steady progress on the New Port Facilities Construction Project, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing port operations and improving visitor experience.
Current construction activities are focused...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party (AS DEMS) is proud to announce its participation in the National Voter Registration Week of Action, a nationwide initiative running from March 30th through April 6th. The week-long campaign is designed to strengthen democratic...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s fautasi season, and the newest longboat to be christened has already turned heads and stirred real excitement. Die‑hard Manulele Tausala fans from Nu‘uuli erupted with pride as the Lowrider II, with unmistakable authority, glided across Pago Pago Harbor in a smooth...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a recent press release, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata emphasizes Congress’s intent that $3 million go to American Samoa Community College (ASCC) out of the yearly ASG Operations Fund from the Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), which receives funds for American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On February 26, 2026, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a phone call from a person who reported an alleged domestic disturbance that escalated into violence at a residence in the village of Pavaiai.
Agalelei Fono, was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 1, 2026, the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call from a man who alleged that Saumani Semi threatened a couple of people with a knife.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate delivered an eyebrow-raising rejection last Wednesday to Jansen Poyer, a locally educated engineer with nearly two decades of aerospace experience, who had been nominated to serve on the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Board.
Poyer, a Fagaitua High...