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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 27, 2026, a man identified in court documents as Dennis Elisara was taken into custody after police were called to investigate reports of yelling, swearing, and disruptive behavior late at night in Futiga.
The defendant was later charged with Count 1: Public...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 28, 2026, a man identified as Semisi Leinati was arrested after allegedly trespassing inside a Methodist church in Malaeloa, an incident that raised ongoing concerns among church members about repeated encounters with the man.
The suspect was later arrested...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health has reported a significant rise in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and is urging residents to take preventive measures to mitigate its spread.
RSV is a highly contagious virus that typically manifests with symptoms similar to those of...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — (March 2, 2026) The American Samoa Democratic Party proudly celebrated the historic grand opening of its first-ever Party headquarters in Tafuna, marking a significant milestone in the Party’s continued growth and commitment to year-round organizing in the territory.
The...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On January 26, 2026, a 14‑year‑old girl was escorted to the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) by her father and two teachers to report repeated sexual assaults by a 42‑year‑old neighbor.
The suspect was charged with the following:
Count 1 & 2: Rape - a Class B Felony, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A daughter of American Samoa, Alayna V. Saulo, with five years of experience at Delta Airlines, has recently been promoted to Chief Flight Attendant, also known as Purser, a significant milestone in her professional journey.
On a deeper level, this promotion means...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (March 2, 2026) The Field Museum in Chicago will debut “Amerika Samoa“, a temporary exhibition in the Regenstein Halls of the Pacific on March 6th. The exhibition will transport visitors to American Samoa with the help of co-curators, Reggie Meredith Fitiao and Su’a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (March 03, 2026) Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is running for reelection, in the upcoming 2026 American Samoa General Election, and said she will again be on the ballot as Aumua Amata, as she has for years.
She released the following statement:
"I want to start by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (March 1, 2026) In 2025, the Port Administration of American Samoa (PAAS) introduced the PAAS 2030 Vision, a comprehensive long-range infrastructure framework designed to modernize American Samoa’s airports, seaports, and inter-island sea transportation systems.
The...
Tafuna, AMERICAN SAMOA — (February 26, 2026) The American Samoa Government Office of Procurement is proud to recognize National Procurement Month 2026 under the theme, “Collaborative Procurement: Building Partnerships for Shared Success.”
The month will kick off with a Prayer Service, followed by a...