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Who has qualified, and how other nations can make it this week
ESPN U.S.
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Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct. 12, 2023, when minor nations from the Asian confederation played their first round of matches. Myanmar's Lwin Moe Aung scored the very first goal in a 5-1 win over Macau. All confederations now...
Husband calls police claiming brother- in-law causing public disturbance
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 31, 2025, Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) received a call regarding am alleged domestic disturbance between two relatives. The suspect was later charged with Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
CJ states judiciary's budget is dictated by what is needs to function
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Chief Justice Lealaialoa Michael Kruse has reminded the Budget Office of the separation of powers, which include budget cuts originating from the Executive Branch, in a letter dated May 19, 2025, addressed to the Acting...
No new information on man missing for over a month
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Public Safety has not released any new information regarding Johnathan Teddy Veisa, a 27-year-old man last seen on April 26, 2025. Earlier this month, the police disseminated a missing person notice to...
Police continue to probe cucumber caper
Samoa News
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May 29, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 21, 2025, a man contacted the Tafuna Police Substation to report that a man had allegedly broken into his house and stolen his bag of cucumbers. The suspect was later charged with: Count 1: Burglary in the...
Samoa will go to early election after Fiame concedes
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. Fiame, who has led a minority government since being ousted from her former FAST party in...
Governor working with feds to bring new economic pathways to territory
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula released an official statement last Friday, May 23, 2025, concerning American Samoa’s position on deep sea mining. His statement speaks of the venture being a “a unique opportunity to explore...
ASBF boxing team to compete in int'l tournament
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A six-member boxing team from the American Samoa Boxing Federation (ASBF) will depart today, May 28, 2025, for Apia, Samoa, to compete in an international boxing tournament organized by the Marist Samoa Boxing Club. The...
Scientist says marine protected areas are investments in the future of the Pacific
Hawaii Public Radio
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May 31, 2025
Earthjustice filed a lawsuit this month to block President Trump from allowing commercial fishing in the Pacific Island Heritage Marine Reserve. We heard the take from the Western Pacific Fisheries Council and their concern for the future of the...
Class of 2025: From a reserved freshman to a confident high school graduate
The Redwood City Pulse - California
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June 3, 2025
Desiree Huffer playing basketball for Sequoia High School. Photo Credits Kimberley Yu.Desiree Huffer, a first-generation immigrant, began her journey at Sequoia High School as a reserved freshman. Four years later, after excelling as a multi-sport...
Husband held without bail on domestic dispute charges
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2025, a woman contacted the police seeking assistance with her husband, who had allegedly insulted and threatened her with a knife. The suspect fled the scene and police weren’t able to locate him. However,...
Tafuna High School JROTC unveils “Wall of Honor”
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA – In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial Center on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, the Tafuna High School JROTC unveiled a Wall of Honor dedicated to the 13 brave sons and daughter of...
Man booked for resisting arrest after trespass allegation
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On March 24, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a phone call from a concerned mother who reported that her daughter needed assistance at home regarding a man allegedly trying to get into their home. The...
Pacific Horizon School graduates 18 Navigators
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific Horizon School, Home of the Navigators, held its 20th Commencement ceremony last Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at the Kanana Fou Women’s Hall. Surrounded by family, friends, school officials and special...
2025 Pacific Horizons Valedictorian is Amelie Ruo Yi Chen
Samoa News
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May 28, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Amelie Ruo Yi Chen received the 2025 Pacific Horizons School Valedictorian Award during the 20th Annual Commencement ceremony last Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at the Kanana Fou Women’s Hall. “… in the end, it’s not...
ASBF Boxers “Rise Up” in Boxing Competition, Despite Questions & Controversy
Samoa News
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June 3, 2025
ASBF Boxers “Rise Up” in Boxing Competition, Despite Questions & Controversy ASBF Coach Stanley Iakopo wrapping up boxer Losi Tunoa's hands before his fight last Friday night at the “Rise Up Boxing Competition” hosted by Marist Boxing Samoa. What...
Lolo urges Amata to fight again seabed mining plan
Talanei
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May 29, 2025
Former Governor Lolo Letalu Moliga is urging Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata to do all she can to prevent deep sea mining in waters in and around American Samoa. A May 26th letter that Lolo sent the Congresswoman thanked her for her efforts in...
Fepuleai is plaintiff in ACLU Hawaii suit against HPD
Talanei
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May 30, 2025
The American Civil Liberties Union Hawaii filed a class action lawsuit Thursday morning on behalf of three people who were sober, but taken to jail on Oahu. Hawaii News Now reports that the three drivers named are Ammon Fepuleai of American Samoa,...
Motion to dismiss case against former director of ASHPO
Talanei
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May 28, 2025
The attorney for the former director of the American Samoa Historic Preservation Office, Epifania Suafoi-Tauai contends that his client has been denied due process and equal protection of the law offered under the American Samoa Constitution....
Governor gives update on ARPA projects in video
Talanei
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May 30, 2025
Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula gave an update on ARPA funded projects in a video presentation posted on the American Samoa Government Facebook Page. In 2021 American Samoa was awarded about $500 million in ARPA funding. The Governor reported that...