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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s Senate President and Speaker of the House wrote in late November on behalf of the Legislature to express to President Joseph R. Biden their concern and opposition to the proposed expansion of the National Marine Sanctuary within the Pacific Remote...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) has issued a health alert after the Government of Samoa officially declared an outbreak of Whooping Cough last week, following six confirmed cases in Samoa reported by the Samoa Ministry of Health.
(Editor’s note: While to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2024, the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) received a call regarding a male individual with a machete who allegedly threatened a minor.
The defendant was arrested and charged with:
Count 1 : Public Peace Disturbance, a class C misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2024, a female individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report an alleged assault by her husband.
The defendant was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class A misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Government (ASG) Fiscal Year 2024 — Preliminary and Unaudited report reveals a shortfall in the millions, and combined with discrepancies across various revenue streams, highlights the challenges of accurate fiscal forecasting, underscoring the ongoing...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 24, 2024, a female individual contacted the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) and reported that her brother allegedly broke into their home.
The 69 year-old defendant was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Trespass, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 29, 2024, police officers responded to a call from a local bar regarding a male individual who was allegedly causing a disturbance.
Tanielu Afuola was apprehended and charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor punishable by...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Better care means dogs and cats are living longer now than they ever have before—and, as pets get older, they need extra care and attention.
It's important to remember that age is not a disease. Although senior pets may develop age-related problems, you can help your...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 28, 2024, a female individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS), to report an alleged assault on her female cousin by the cousin’s boyfriend.
The suspect was apprehended and charged as follows:
Count 1: Private Peace Disturbance (DV), a class C...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On September 27, 2024, a male individual contacted the Fagatogo Police Station (FPS) to report his neighbor had allegedly threatened him with a machete.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with Count 1: Assault in the Third Degree ( As a C. Misd.), a class C...