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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Officer Suzanne O who was lost in the line of duty on August 15, 2025 in Maui, leaves behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and deep devotion to others. The beloved daughter, sister, and dedicated public servant, was born on January 12, 1988, in Pago Pago, American...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Drawing on the design of Samoa’s traditional Alia boats, on Thursday August 14, the first of five electric boats for Samoa began sea trials as part of the Japan-funded Climate Action Pathways for Island Transport (CAP-IT) Project, a key component of the US $37 million...
Apia, SAMOA — Pre-polling for Samoa’s 2025 general elections officially began yesterday (Samoa Time), Wednesday, 27 August, just two days ahead of the main polling day on Friday, 29 August.
According to Electoral Commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley, over 5,000 applications were submitted...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three children have returned to Samoa after undergoing life-saving heart surgeries in Suva, Fiji.
Supported by Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Gift of Life surgical mission, the children all received free heart surgeries.
The surgeries were performed by the...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoans are preparing to vote in crucial national elections on August 29, after its government collapsed amid political infighting.
Muaautasi says ahead of the poll, there's one thing on voters' minds: the cost of living.
In the space of five years, the price of a box of...
Honolulu, Hawaii — (August 20, 2025) The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to health care facilities to ensure safe and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Passersby quietly placed flowers on the tribute, many too emotional to talk. One was a fellow Maui police officer who sometimes worked with Officer O on patrol.
“She was a great partner, professional,” he said.
According to the department, Officer O was wounded while...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned proceedings in the high-profile murder trial of renowned poet and playwright Papali‘i Sia Figiel until September 11, 2025. The decision was handed down by Justice Fepuleai Ameperosa Roma following the third day of hearings.
Justice...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's election chief has confirmed that 187 candidates will contest this month's general election, with six political parties and independents vying for seats.
The governing FAST Party leads the field with 58 candidates, an increase compared to the 2021 general...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the Cook Islands approaches the end of its five-year seabed minerals exploration phase and the latest partnership with the superpowers United States and China, the question facing its people is no longer just about mining — but about identity, sovereignty, stewardship...

![Officer Suzanne O: January 12, 1988 – August 15, 2025 [courtesy photo:Maui News] Officer Suzanne O](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/_suzanne_o.jpg?itok=guBaM-Sk)
![The first eAlia electric vessel under construction in the New Zealand warehouse before sea trials that took place earlier this month. The eAlia is part of Samoa’s CAP-IT project, funded by Japan, and a key component of the Pacific Green Transformation initiative. [photo: UNDP]](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/electric_alia.png?itok=EAS3sfv_)
![The polling booth at the Moata'a CCCS during pre-polling yesterday for the Samoa 2025 general elections. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] The polling booth at the Moata'a CCCS](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_3455.jpg?itok=r_abTPdf)
![Baby Pesei Tauuso is only 9 months old. The other two children from Samoa blessed with heart surgeries were Kiana Mata 3 years old and Uaita Tavita 10 years old. [courtesy photo] Baby Pesei Tauuso](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/small_patient_and_mother_with_doctor.jpg?itok=XfSAgL2d)
![Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi is bidding to return as prime minister. [Photo: ABC News / Gabriella Marchant] Tuila'epa](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/tuilaepa.jpeg?itok=p2TTFtiO)

![The Maui Police Department is mourning the death of Officer Suzanne O, who was killed while responding to a call Friday night at the Paia Sugar Mill. [Photo courtesy Maui Police Department] Officer Suzanne O](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/officer_o.jpg?itok=4GOLbgFz)

![FAST's La'auli Leuatea Polataivao, SUP's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, and HRPP's Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi. Samoa's election chief has confirmed that 187 candidates will contest this month's general election, with six political parties and independents vying for seats. [photo: RNZ Pacific / FAST Party / Samoa Uniting Party / HRPP] CANDIDATES FOR PM](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa_contenders_for_pm.jpeg?itok=N212RjDz)
