Pacific News Briefs
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 8:25am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — France's High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tons of cocaine in its maritime zone.
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Am Samoa’s Team Pacific Oceania members secure golds and silvers
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 8:19am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Joella Ioane and Hermann Thomsen continue to shine on the international tennis stage with their outstanding performances as part of Team Pacifi
Local authorities attempt to curb flow of illegal drugs into the territory
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 8:14am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 15, 2025, a controlled delivery operation conducted by local authorities resulted in the arrest of a man accused of importing and possessing large q
Toa O Samoa Wall of Honor photo & caption
Wed, 01/21/2026 - 8:07am
The second unveiling of the Toa O Samoa Wall of Honor reflects its historical significance to our Territory.
Vala’au e le aiga ia leoleo ona o se atalii faatupu vevesi
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:23am
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faaliliu; Lali Staff
TALA MAI SAMOA
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:19am
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Apia - SAMOA
TO’ALUA NI LEOLEO SINIA UA MASALOMIA I LE LIKI O FUAFUAGA I OSOFAIGA A LEOLEO
Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 8:57am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — From heavy visa bonds to suspended applications to straight-up travel bans, the United States has implemented or announced sweeping restrictions on Pacific trav
Alleged assault at bus stop — a ‘late night’ gathering spot
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 8:42am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 14, 2025, a 29-year-old man was arrested early in the morning following an alleged assault involving a beer bottle near a bus stop in the Tafuna are
Swerving vehicle allegedly nearly strikes pedestrian
Tue, 01/20/2026 - 8:38am
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On November 9, 2025, a man was arrested after police responded to reports of a vehicle swerving across traffic lanes and nearly striking a pedestrian near the a