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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) has been officially selected to host the 2026 East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC), scheduled for February 2–7th in Pago Pago, American Samoa. This event will bring together top junior athletes from across the region,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 20, 2025, a woman contacted the Leone Police Substation (LPS) and reported two men who were allegedly fighting over land.
Both suspects were arrested and later charged as follows:
Fa'atulu Samana was charged with:
Count 1: Possession of Unlicensed Arms, a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 20, 2025, a woman called the Leone Police Substation (LPS) to report a suspect who was allegedly causing a disturbance.
The suspect had fled the scene but was later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) is pleased to announce the official relaunch of its website that has been developed to enhance public accessibility to critical environmental data, updates, and community resources.
The redesigned platform...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, from October 18- 25, 2025, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO).
Throughout the week,...
A team from the University of Hawaii (UH) concluded a week long Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) training October 23, 2025 at LBJ Hospital and the American Samoa Department of Health Pre-Natal clinics. Training focused on ultrasound scanning techniques and identifying pregnancy anomalies. UH visiting...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — AST Telecom LLC dba Bluesky Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Tangavel Barlen Lutchmoodoo as its new Chief Executive Officer effective November 1, 2025. The announcement was made by Peter Chan, AST Telecom LLC Board Chairman, following a...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On May 30, 2024, a man approached an AS Customs agent in an alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into the territory.
The US Postal Investigation Services took over the investigation, and the suspect was later charged with:
Count 1: Bribery of a Public Servant, a class D...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Rowing in American Samoa is entering an exciting new chapter, following a recent development visit from September 25 to October 2, 2025. The visit marked a key milestone in expanding youth participation, strengthening local capacity, and laying the groundwork for future...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fono leaders have made it clear to Governor Pulaalii N. Pula that they will take “necessary measures” if he pursues his intention to appropriate excess funds from the final FY 2026 budget without prior legislative approval.
This is outlined in a letter dated October 22...