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Assault of a minor comprised alleged beating and cutting his hair
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 10, 2025, a mother and her 17-year-old son (later identified as the victim) walked into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report an alleged assault. Two men were later charged with: Count 1: Assault in the...

Best NYE destinations: Where to be when the clock strikes midnight
Branded Content by Cosmic Press Let’s be honest, New Year’s Eve isn’t just another night. It’s the global permission slip to dream big, dance harder, and toast to fresh starts. If you’re itching to swap your usual countdown routine for something...

Case and colleagues secure improvements to mail deliveries to Hawaiʻi
Picture of Congressman Case with Congresswoman Tokuda on the House floor. File courtesy photo. US Congressman Ed Case (D-Hawaiʻi) has led an effort that highlighted problems with mail delivery to Hawai‘i and US territories, prompting the United...

PAULIANA VITALE: A VOICE FOR THE PACIFIC AT THE PACIFIC FASHION SUMMIT
When Miss American Samoa 2024–2025, Pauliana Angelfromheaven Felise Vitale, steps onto the stage in Port Moresby, she’ll be walking more than a runway, she will be walking a bridge. Vitale is set to participate in the prestigious Pacific Fashion...

Renowned Butoh Dance Artist, Akihito Ichihara visits Samoa
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Capital Under Federal Occupation – Now What?
Growing up in Washington, D.C. creates a cache of memories where newsworthy national events juxtapose the mundanity of everyday life. An average 2021-asynchronous-learning-Wednesday ending with an insurrection to Barack Obama assisting in building...
Why Astronaut Jim Lovell Absolutely Hated the First Apollo 13 Movie
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Key Takeaways: The Apollo 13 space mission in April 1970 riveted the public as NASA successfully saved the three astronauts onboard after a mid-flight...

A candidate's disregard for the law must not go unnoticed
It was not a wise move on the part of Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) candidate for Falealili No. 1, Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo. He reportedly pressured the Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) to begin counting special and...

End-of-Year benefits plus regular pay for ASNAP participants
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — (From the DHSS Director’s Office, Thursday, August 28, 2025) Director Panisia Neueli is delighted to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS), approved our request to issue...

Marshall Islands to fast-track new parliament
BY GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands Correspondent MAJURO, Marshall Islands — The fire was still burning at the Marshall Islands parliament on Aug. 26 when the Marshall Islands Cabinet met in emergency session and approved a plan to fast-track the...

Memorial service for Suzanne O to be held Friday
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...

ASNAP recipients to receive an extra $95 benefit
Participants of the American Samoa Nutrition Assistance Program (ASNAP) will receive a one time payment of $95 in benefits next month. This will be in addition to their regular monthly benefits. Director of Human and Social Services Panisia Neueli...

BVI suspends US-bound parcels as tariffs take effect
in All News / By: BVI News on September 1, 2025 at 6:55 AM / The BVI Postal Service has announced the temporary suspension of all mail items containing goods bound for the United States and its territories, effective Friday, August 29, 2025. The...

Samoa's voters weigh cost of living, blackouts and political turmoil ahead of election
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...

Woman’s husband allegedly assaults her with her children watching
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 11, 2025, a victim of an alleged domestic dispute contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) and requested assistance. The suspect was later charged with: Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...

Big Tech put on alert over harms by chatbots
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general demanding Big Tech companies strengthen protections for minors exposed to artificial intelligence (A.I.) chatbots on their platforms. The letter warns...

Attorneys general urge Big Tech firms to increase protections for minors using AI chatbots
Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined a group of 43 other attorneys general in sending letters to major technology companies, including Apple, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The coalition is calling for stronger safeguards to protect...

Honoring a hero: With heavy hearts, community celebrates the life of Officer Suzanne O
The Kings Maui Hula Ministry performs a hula to “He Will Carry You” during a memorial service for Maui Police Officer Suzanne O on Friday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Photo courtesy Maui Police Department Hundreds of officers from agencies...

Hirono, Tokuda, Case introduce resolution recognizing history, contributions, and significance of Maunaloa Observatory
Maunaloa Observatory. PC: NOAA / gov US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Reps. Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and Ed Case (D-HI) introduced a resolution recognizing the history and important contributions of the Maunaloa Observatory (MLO) on Hawaiʻi Island....

Samoa Airways to refurb Twin Otter after profitability swing
Samoa Airways (OL, Apia Faleolo) will send a second DHC-6-300 for extensive refurbishment to Canada later this year. This follows the airline's swing to profitability after eight years of consecutive losses. The carrier told local media that the...