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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 quantities of methamphetamine (meth) and THC, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb the flow of illegal drugs...
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 area, an incident police say was fueled by alcohol and escalated despite attempts to calm the situation.
Mr. Dan...
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 airport area.
Mr. Falelua Solomona was later apprehended and charged as follow:
Count 1: Felony Driving, a class...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Chairman of the Territorial Bank of American Samoa (TBAS) board, Senator Togiola Tulafono, has rejected assertions that the old ANZ Building, located in the Sen. Daniel Inoyue Industrial Center, is the bank's responsibility.
His statement was prompted by comments...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, police responded to a reported disturbance in the village of Vailoa after receiving multiple complaints from neighbors regarding loud shouting and disruptive behavior that alarmed the community.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On December 10, 2025, local authorities arrested Joseph Talia-Sagatonu following a reported domestic disturbance involving the destruction of household property at a family residence in the village of A’asu.
Mr. Talia-Sagatonu was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is welcoming House passage of the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7006, with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 79.
This bill, which requires final...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday in American Samoa. This day provides an opportunity to honor the life and enduring legacy of Dr. King whose leadership and unwavering commitment to equality, justice, and community...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government (ASG) formally announced that it was joining the Pacific Connect Initiative, a strategic collaboration with Google, yesterday in a formal ceremony held at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium, which included signing of the agreement with Google...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sheehan Sam Seigafo, a former customs officer, has been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery of a public servant, importation of contraband and undeclared merchandise, and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison.
This case arises from...