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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The ‘war of words’ isn’t letting up between American Samoa Medical Center Authority Board of Director Afamasaga Dr. Talifa Talifa Jr. and the governor’s office legal counsel Barry Pfundt.
In a letter dated Oct, 23, 2025, Afamasaga Dr. Talifa respectfully disagreed “with...
The new portable MRI that will be used as part of the Puipui Malu Manatu (PMM) Program, which offers brain scans for individuals 65 years and older of Samoan ancestry who participate in their research study. The scan is simple, non-invasive, and takes only 20–30 minutes — with no radiation,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Republican Party of American Samoa (RPAS) is set to host its premier annual event — the Coleman Eisenhower Dinner — this evening at the DDW Restaurant in Utulei. The gathering brings together party members, supporters, and community leaders to celebrate conservative...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 15, 2025, a distressed victim contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and requested assistance after she was allegedly assaulted during a burglary at her home.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Assault in the First Degree, a class A...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 13, 2025, police officers heard someone yelling profanities and disturbing the peace around the OMV area in Tafuna.
The suspect was arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to six...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The mighty Leone Lions roared, danced, marched, and sang in the rain and on muddy fields Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — celebrating the 60th anniversary of their beloved school with unshakable pride.
The festivities kicked off with a vibrant parade featuring every class...
Happy kids during a photo shoot, with their amazing teachers at Mt. Alava Elementary School earlier this week. [photo: DOE]
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is requesting that the U.S. House of Representatives delay her paycheck until the federal government has reopened, to stand with all those awaiting paychecks. Her pay would not be restored until federal employees are being paid, military personnel...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 9, 2025, a man contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and reported an alleged assault involving a baseball bat.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 9, 2025, a concerned mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report that her son had allegedly assaulted one of her tenants.
The suspect was later apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable...