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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An affidavit filed in the District Court on February 13, 2026 identifies an inmate that was arrested on multiple criminal charges, and is now facing additional allegations following a violent assault inside the Tafuna Correctional Facility (TCF).
The incident, which...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It is trending on our social media platforms — Rose Atoll. You say opening Rose Atoll is beneficial to our economy. We have to be more realistic. Are we really choosing money over our environment?
If we go and fish there, it will hurt nature and the environment. It...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — February 16, 2026 marked a tragic night in the village of Puapua, Leone, after a violent confrontation between two women escalated into a fatal stabbing near the Alofa Tunoa Church. The incident, which occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m., prompted an immediate response...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 13, 2026, a woman was charged with third-degree assault following a land dispute in Nu’uuli that escalated into a physical altercation. The incident took place on November 8, 2025.
The defendant, Amuia Teo, was charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree,...
Pago Pago, AMERICA SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party officially announced the launch of its community service initiative, “Tautua Ma Le Alofa”, a program dedicated to leading with the values of service (Tautua) and love (Alofa) for our community.
Each month, the Party identifies...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Only two of the Governor’s five nominees to the American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Board of Directors appeared for their Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday morning.
Senator Togiola T.A. Tulafono, who chairs the Senate Government Operations Committee, noted that...
Honolulu, HI — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will deliberate on two major actions at its 206th meeting this week allowing U.S. fishermen to fish in U.S. Pacific marine national monuments.
The first action concerns the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A dramatic confrontation inside the House of Representatives on Tuesday last week has led to one of the most severe disciplinary actions the Legislature has taken in recent memory.
Last Friday, the Senate unanimously adopted a House Concurrent Resolution barring Governor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government Employees’ Retirement Fund (ASGERF) posted a strong financial performance for fiscal year 2025, but newly released audit and actuarial reports highlight ongoing concerns about unpaid government contributions and a growing gap between...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 11, 2026) A male individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) regarding an alleged disturbance involving several employees outside a cannery facility in Satala.
The suspect, Toni Tusolotoni, was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace...