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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 28, 2024, a traffic stop led to the arrest of a male individual who admitted to officers that he had “weed” (marijuana) in his vehicle. A police search also found methamphetamine (meth) in the vehicle.
The suspect was arrested and later charged with:
Count 1:...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After a request in June of this year for a medical assessment for Samoa murder suspect Sia Figiel, her medical records were submitted before the Supreme Court on Monday and will be reviewed.
That is the latest progress in the case against Ms. Figiel who is represented by...
Any dog can bite: big or small, male or female, young or old. Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pet can bite if provoked. Remember, it is not a dog’s breed that determines whether it will bite, but rather the dog's individual history and behavior.
From nips to full-blown attacks, dog bites...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Fono went on recess on Monday, September 30th, after completing 40 days of the Fourth Regular Session of the 38th Legislature.
Earlier last month, Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean explained that this recess was intended to allow members of both chambers to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Department of Homeland Security is warning all businesses and banks that counterfeit currency is circulating in the territory and urges heightened vigilance to combat this illicit activity.
A bulletin issued Thursday afternoon said “movie-prop /...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The whereabouts of LBJ Hospital’s $4.5 million, which was the subject of a fraudulent bank transfer last year, is the main focus of a Senate Resolution unanimously passed on Monday before the Fono went on its four-week recess.
The resolution authorizes the Senate Select...
Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga welcomed Former First Lady Taotafa Lutu Aspinall (in red sweater) during the morning devotion this week, where she met to share her insights and recommendations for contributing to ASG. She discussed key topics, including tsunami preparedness, education, and support for...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata and Governor Lemanu P.S. Mauga welcomed key U.S. Senators and her House colleagues as their Congressional Delegation (CODEL) on a U.S. Air Force flight landed in American Samoa. The bipartisan CODEL included Chairman Joe Manchin of West...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On July 20, 2024, a male individual called the Tafuna Police Substation (TPS) to report someone who was allegedly causing a disturbance by yelling profanities.
The suspect was apprehended and later charged with:
Count 1: Public Peace Disturbance, a class B misdemeanor...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry crew traveled more than 7,600 nautical miles from the Hawaiian Islands to the west coast of Fiji where they began their patrol in support of Operation Blue Pacific — promoting security, safety, sovereignty, and economic prosperity in...