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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Alaivaa Mase is being held in custody without bail on six criminal drug-related charges.
The defendant appeared in the District Court this week, in connection with the drug bust at the Customs warehouse earlier this month. He is facing three counts of possession of a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Christmas season provides an opportunity to reflect upon the birth of Christ and the values of love, generosity, and service to others, the governor announced in a General Memorandum issued yesterday, Dec. 22, 2025.
In it, employees are encouraged to spend this time...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 14, 2025, a concerned family member called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported a man who allegedly assaulted his 65-year-old father.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV) with Penalty Enhancement...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 22, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding an alleged assault of three people, including a minor.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for...
SINGAPORE— Schoolbell.net, a global education discovery platform, on Monday announced the publication of its list of the 5 Best Private Schools in American Samoa for 2025, ranking top institutions across the territory based on contextual reputation scores that reflect online credibility, visibility...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has expressed deep concern about the recent escape incidents at the Tafuna Correctional Facility (TCF), emphasizing the need for prompt, effective action to address this troubling situation. In light of these events, he announced that an...
Apia, SAMOA — (December 23, 2025) The total of $300,000 tala from the American Samoa Government's monetary gift to the Samoa Government during last month's official opening of the Territory's new Fono building, has now been formally deposited into the Treasury of the Independent State of Samoa — a...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The ASGERF Members Association (AMA) announced that it has been officially incorporated with the American Samoa Government Registrar’s Office, establishing AMA as a legally recognized, member-based association representing members and beneficiaries of the American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — According to the affidavit in Support of the Criminal Complaint, filed on November 14, 2025 in District Court, authorities were assigned, on October 16, 2025, to investigate an alleged rape case referred by the Department of SocialServicesregarding a 13-year-old female...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 3, 2025, a woman called the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report that an unknown man burglarized her home and later provided video footage from her home cameras, which led the officers to identify the suspect.
The suspect was later charged with:
Count 1:...