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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A transnational crime expert says New Zealand and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region.
Jose Sousa-Santos, associate professor of practice at the University of Canterbury's...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 23, 2025, a distressed mother called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) requesting assistance regarding her daughter who was allegedly causing problems at their home.
The suspect was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance, a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 21, 2025, a call came into the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) from a mother seeking assistance regarding her younger son who was allegedly causing a disturbance, which was later reported to also include a death threat against his older brother.
The suspect was...
Washington, D.C — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata was made welcome at a roundtable meeting of the Pacific Consular Corps for Pacific Islands nations at the East-West Center in Hawaii, and she provided an update from Congress.
Amata was able to attend the roundtable en route to the funeral of her...
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is celebrating the 235th birthday of the United States Coast Guard. On August 4, 1790, President George Washington signed a bill passed by Congress that authorized ten revenue cutters, initially under Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to...
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The Catholic Diocese of Pago Pago on Monday had the honor of welcoming His Excellency Mosese Vitolio Tui, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia, who is attending the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) Plenary Assembly being held at Fatu-o-Aiga.
A respected...
Pago Pago , AMERICAN SAMOA — Cost.U.Less is proud to celebrate 30 years of serving the American Samoa community! To mark this milestone, the store is hosting a three-day Anniversary Celebration filled with fun activities and giveaways, including a massive $30,000 Shopper Giveaway.
Thirty lucky...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Senate convened a hearing on July 24, 2025, to address the impounding of 32 unauthorized foreign vehicles from China, which have been held by Customs since May.
Testifying were Department of Commerce (DOC) Director Magdeline Lina Petaia, Treasurer Donald Kruse, and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Some Pasifika shoppers are saying Auckland supermarkets should not be locking up canned corned beef — a staple in many island households.
Some stores have placed it behind the counter, citing theft.
At Woolworths Māngere East and Te Atatū South, bulk quantities of some...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On June 9, 2025, the Tafuna Police Substation received a call regarding a domestic dispute between a couple who assaulted each other.
The husband was later arrested and charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C misdemeanor punishable by...